Publisher profile · Publishing services / assisted self-publishing

Manhattan Book Group

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Last verified: 2026-09-07Official source review: 7 September 2026. Company statements are not an independent audit; undisclosed contract details remain unknown.
How much does it cost?
What do I receive?
100% royalties claimed Source: Services and pricing
Percentage of what?
Not publicly disclosed
What rights do I retain?
Could not verify
Can I inspect the contract?
Could not verify a public standard contract
How is it distributed?
Ingram worldwide distribution Source: Services and pricing

What the company offers

Publishing model
Publishing services / assisted self-publishing Source: Services and pricing
Country
Not publicly disclosed
Founded
Not publicly disclosed
Categories
Not publicly disclosed

Cost and what is included

Upfront investment
$11,000–$13,500 Source: Services and pricing
Packages
Not publicly disclosed

How royalties actually work

Headline terms
100% royalties claimed Source: Services and pricing
Royalty basis
Not publicly disclosed
Print royalty
Not publicly disclosed
Ebook royalty
Not publicly disclosed

Retailer discounts, printing, distribution fees and returns can change the amount behind a percentage. Calculate earnings from your actual offer.

Rights and contract

Ownership statement
Could not verify
Copyright
Not publicly disclosed
Publishing license
Not publicly disclosed
Contract duration
Not publicly disclosed
Rights reversion
Not publicly disclosed
ISBN ownership
Not publicly disclosed

Public contract: Could not verify a current public standard contract in the reviewed sources.

Distribution

Distribution
Ingram worldwide distribution Source: Services and pricing
Bookstore sales representation
Could not verify

Editing and production

Editing
Professional editorial; price varies by editing requirement Source: Services and pricing
Cover design
Custom cover and interior layout Source: Services and pricing
Estimated timeline
Not publicly disclosed
Selection process
Application for a consultation; acceptance criteria not publicly disclosed Source: Services and pricing

Marketing

Deliverables
Company advertises media placements and bestseller campaigns; ask what these deliver Source: Services and pricing
Things to clarify before signing'100% royalties' and guaranteed promotional claims need to be read against the agreement and exact definitions.

Request the exact royalty calculation, an itemized scope, termination and reversion clauses, and a written description of sales representation.

Who it may suit

Authors attracted to a fixed price range and promotional launch components. This is an editorial interpretation of the model, not a recommendation or promised outcome.

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