Why choose CinnamonTeal?
"The illustrators of CinnamonTeal did a great job in enhancing two of our new MCBs - Mobile Children's Books - for the iPhone with lively and colorful illustrations exactly in the special format we require. The cooperation was very professional and friendly and we say thank you for the partnership.Kirstin Hofkens
Mobile Children's Books, January 13, 2010
We at IARC are delighted with the quality of the product (science course books). It is undoubtedly of international standard. The process is hassle-free and above all customized. The relationship has been fantastic. We recommend these guys wholeheartedly.Pushkar Ganesh Vaidya,
Scientist, Indian Astrobiology Research Centre (IARC)
Cinnamonteal has a business model similar to one US-based company, which seems better for someone who is not yet sure if they will publish 300 or 3 million!
Of course, many people -- particularly my New York editors -- suggested not to go with a self-publishing company and not one based in India.
If you've researched, you'll know you can move on to a traditional publisher at any stage and the Cinnamonteal founders were determined to be established in India, even though they worked and studied in the US. India has one of the best IT infrastructures and its int'l shipping is more reasonable than any of the US or UK companies.
It also turns out that my book is probably [of] better quality than most on the shelves. There are so many undercurrents to a book's design that you may be unaware of -- paper perfect for your content, printing, cover graphics lining up (many do not), number of pages relevant to your reader and so on -- that make a book easy to pick up and read. As a writer, I still found it challenging to work out all the guidelines, even though CT's website makes it clearer than most. I was also in the midst of many projects. CT were quick to give some individual attention and complete the book on deadline.Christine Evans
Author of 'Bhet Agi Ajivan'
What makes the print on demand services at CinnamonTeal special is the complete control the author has over the way her or his book is printed. I was glad to see that the finished product was exactly how I envisioned it. The quality of the books are at par (if not better) with any other publisher, in India or abroad.
I have had a wonderful experience working with CinnamonTeal which made the process of publishing a book extremely simple and straightforward.
I whole heartedly recommend them to anybody who has a book to be printed, be it a first timer like me or otherwise.Prabhleen Singh
Author of 'And The Mirror Kissed Back'
It was a bit of googling that got me to the website of Cinnamon Teal; having read about a POD in Goa, I just had to search it online! I read the information given and found the concept very interesting. It was another few weeks before I decided to take up the challenge of writing a book and publishing it too. While I wrote, re-wrote and edited my manuscript, I contacted Cinnamon Teal to get more information on the publishing process. All my questions were answered and I knew I didn't have to look further for a publisher. It was a very simple process to get my book published, and Cinnamon Teal provided me with all the necessary information.
When I received the first copy of my book, it was with much trepidation that I opened the package. The minute I saw the first copy, I knew I had chosen a fantastic publisher – the book was really beautiful. It is not just my opinion, but the people who have seen it have commented on the quality of its production.
It is definitely an advantage for me to have been associated with Cinnamon Teal for bringing out my first book as they have given me valuable advice on how to go about the whole process of publishing. And now that I'm into the next stage, of marketing the book, I know I can expect a great amount of support from their side.
To the whole team of Cinnamon Teal, I appreciate and am thankful for the effort you all have put in to make my book become a reality, and in the shortest time that I gave you.Sumitra Ramachandran
Author of 'Pachoo's Story'
On Fri, May 9, 2008 uma wrote (in what could be considered - quiet desperation):I have a manuscript of about 350 odd pages which I would like printed into a paper back book. There are no fancy illustrations or art work. But I want a good print quality. Initially I would need 30 copies. Could you give me a quote on this. Also I would like to know if you can allot an ISBN number.Plus it is important to know the time frame within which you can post the books to me. I reside in Chennai - India and could pay you by cheque or demand draft. Thank you and awaiting your response ASAP
This is how it began - my relationship with Leonard of CinnamonTeal Print and Publishing Services with his prompt response: Dear Uma, Thank you for emailing us. You have indeed come to the right place and we will ensure that you will get the best quality for your book.
On Fri, June 13, 2008 - the said book (all thirty copies of it) was at my door step.
Between May 9th and June 13th there was intense activity as emails went back and forth (I have g-mail so it tells me that I have 100 mails in one long and sustained conversation titled simply and eloquently - Query) between Leonard and me. It starts out formally and then degenerates to the comical and absurd as our friendship grows literally by the hour as he handles every instruction/doubt/frenzy/alarm of mine with his unflappable aplomb. From copy-editing the manuscript to designing the cover it has been one rapid and exhilarating roller-coaster ride. I must tell you that I am an inexperienced nail-biting perfectionist and Leonard an experienced perfectionist with well manicured nails. He has not only been a mine of patience but also the most prompt respondent. By the end it was all I could do not to throw my arms around him in sheer joy. The only problem is that he is in Goa and I am in Chennai. But I am making a trip to Goa just to do that.
If ever - it has been a joy to work with somebody who responds to every heart-beat of yours, who understands the nature of the angst of self-publishing, who is counselor, physician, helpmate, and executor all rolled into one - then that is Leonard of CinnamonTeal. Thank you Leo and bless your enterprise with the abundance it deserves.Uma Raman
Author of 'Dialogues on the End of the Search'