call for artists

INDIVIDUAL
Bibliophile
Limited Edition of 1000 copies
collectible ART BOOK
deluxe Package in a slipcase

MOT /Masters of Today Publishers, Ltd welcomes submissions for books in Art, Photography, Architecture and Design.

We invite outstanding contemporary artists to have published a highly collectible bibliophile deluxe limited edition individual art book individually signed and numbered by the artist which (optional) include an original sketch, drawing, photograph or print.

Specifications
The first print run of 1,000 copies - 950 copies are given to the artist, is a large-size hardcover book of 30x24cm. /12x9,5 inches (other options available) in a unique creative layout per-page, a quality art print on silk art paper and Business Reply Card (a simple but efficient modality for collectors and art lovers to contact the Artist directly).
The book is perfect bound and full color, a genuine collector art object.
We can also provide high quality creative writing of an introductory essay or critique of the artist work by our art writers.
PRICE
Please email us your inquiries. We are not charging any additional fees besides the design and the printing cost. Making your art book, prices start at 159 Euro per page (or the equivalent currency) and are including the offset printing and the time required to create the layout.
Retail
Masters of Today (MOT) bibliophile limited edition art books are collectible art objects. Each exemplar is authentically signed and numbered by the artist which optional could include an original artwork - a sketch, drawing, photography or print that in fact, it reflects a process that extends beyond the value of an investment art object. The book price in bookstores and eCommerce ranges from $299 US to $2799 US per exemplar, depending on the exemplar number, autograph signature and uniqueness of the artwork included.
Materials to be received
If you are seeking Publication, we request that you provide detailed information on the book project.
• The completed Publishing Agreement
• Minimum 60 quality photos or quality scans of the works /TIFF image files, 300 dpi, up to 33 cm /13" the vertical side.
• The work information: title, year, media, size, collections.
• Writings, essays, statement, texts.
• Resume and exhibition list of artist
• Photos from the early days to the present time.
Distribution
The primary marketing venue is the most important website selling books: - Amazon.com. Other venues include the bookstore chains Borders, Banes & Noble and others affiliates in USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Australia and others.

Royalty
The artist royalty is determined depending on the retail price and the distribution cost.
ROYALTY EXAMPLE 1
If a bibliophile art book sells for $299 USD and the wholesale traditional takes 55% off the retail price, the price is $134.55; the distributor traditional takes 40% of $134.55, that would be $53.82 and the author earning of 60 points of $134.55 gets 60% for each book sold. The royalty would be roughly $80.73 for each book sold paid to the artist.
ROYALTY EXAMPLE 2
If a bibliophile art book sells for $ 2799 USD and the wholesale traditional takes 55% off the retail price, the price is $1259.55; the distributor traditional takes 40% of $1259.55, that would be $503.82 and the author earning of 60 points of $1259.55gets 60% for each book sold. The royalty would be roughly $755.73 for each book sold paid to the artist.
NOTE
All materials sent become the property of MOT, and we cannot be held liable for any damages or loss of materials. MOT shall return materials only if they are accompanied by a supplied postage and a return address label. MOT /Masters of Today Publishers, Ltd reserves the right to discard material if a return is not requested in writing within one month of submission.