ΣΥΧΝΕΣ ΕΡΩΤΗΣΕΙΣ
FAQ
WHAT IS AKAKIA?
AKAKIA is a London-based publishing, printing, promotion, and sales company for self-published books, especially in Greek.
It operates its own online bookstore and is also an Amazon seller. The logo is the leaf of Akakia
HOW EASY IS TO PUBLISH A PRINTED BOOK?
1. Completion of the Application for Interest
2. The discussion and agreement between the author and AKAKIA on the mode of publication and the offered services.
3. Sending the book archives and
4. The advance deposit of the agreed amount.
HOW EASY IS TO PUBLISH AN E-BOOK?
1. Completion of the Application for Interest
2. The discussion and agreement between the author and AKAKIA on the mode of transformation.
3. Sending the book archives and
4. The advance deposit of the agreed amount.
IS WHICH FORM ARE THE E-BOOKS AND HOW TO READ THEM?
Η ΑΚΑΚΙΑ διαθέτει τα ηλεκτρονικά της βιβλία σε μορφή e-pub για eBook readers όπως το Amazon Kindle και σε e-pdf για Ηλεκτρονικούς Υπολογιστές και Pads όπως το iPad ή το Android καλύπτοντας τα περισσότερα ebook readers όπως το Sony Reader το Kobo, το Binatone, το BeBook, το Nook και το Displex.
Η ανάγνωση των ηλεκτρονικών βιβλίων της ΑΚΑΚΙΑΣ μπορεί να γίνει σε οποιονδήποτε ηλεκτρονικό υπολογιστή, είτε αυτός είναι desktop, notebook ή netbook, αρκεί να διαθέτει τις κατάλληλες εφαρμογές.
Τα ηλεκτρονικά αρχεία που εκδίδει η ΑΚΑΚΙΑ είναι ελεγμένα στα δημοφιλέστερα eBook readers του κόσμου. Η ΑΚΑΚΙΑ προτείνει ανεπιφύλακτα το Amazon Kindle, ίσως το δημοφιλέστερο ebook reader, το οποίο δεν έχει κανένα πρόβλημα με την ανάγνωση των ελληνικών χαρακτήρων. Παρόλα αυτά, τα περισσότερα eBook readers, υποστηρίζουν τα .epub αρχεία, στα οποία η ΑΚΑΚΙΑ έχει φροντίσει να ενσωματώσει τις Ελληνικές γραμματοσειρές. Το Amazon, έχει δημιουργήσει μία δωρεάν εφαρμογή για τα iPhones, τα Smart Phones με Android Λειτουργικό Σύστημα, καθώς και τα iPads ή τα Pads με Android Λειτουργικό Σύστημα, όπου μπορεί κανείς να βρεί στις ιστοσελίδες του Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/gp/kindle/pc), της Apple, ή στο Android Market αντίστοιχα, το Amazon Kindle, όπου εγκαθιστώντας την κάποιος στο Smart Phone του ή στο Pad του, μπορεί να αγοράζει και να διαβάζει ηλεκτρονικά βιβλία από το Amazon.
Η ΑΚΑΚΙΑ δεν εμπορεύεται μέσα από την ιστοσελίδα της ηλεκτρονικά βιβλία με κλείδωμα DRM, λόγω του ότι δεν υποστηρίζει σε καμία περίπτωση την πολυπλοκότητα, την αναγκαστική εγκατάσταση ή αγορά προγραμμάτων στον υπολογιστή του χρήστη και γενικότερα, τις περαιτέρω δυσκολίες με αποτέλεσμα τη δυσαρέσκεια του χρήστη.
If you find any problem with AKAKIA files, or any incompatibility with an e-book reader, we would love to be inform immediately by you via email, so that we correct the problem.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES? WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL SERVICES?
There are optional services, which you may choose and will be charged accordingly, as detailed in the order sheet and invoice.
All the services AKAKIA offers are optional and independent.
CAN I USE MY OWN COVER?
If you wish to send your own cover, it must be made to the specifications described above, by a graphic designer in a 300 DPI Photoshop (PSD) file. It should be greater than desired by 0.32cm on each side (right on front, left on rear, and up and down on front, rear and back), e.g. 14.32cm x 21.64cm if this is a book to be issued at 14cm x 21cm. The front and rear leaves (letters, titles) should also be aligned on the printable part (eg 14cm x 21cm). The backbone will be created by you after the page is done and we will send you the exact number of pages, since its width will be the number of pages per 0.00572008cm. Also on the back cover you should leave a blank 5.93cm (height) x 4.06cm (width) to which the book barcode will be added. Each element (letters, images) must be in a different layer. Finally, you should have the copyrights for each image you can use and send us the font you have used. Any file that does not meet these specifications will not be accepted and will be charged for the cover art.
If you have a general idea of what your cover might have, but no technical support (graphic designer, etc.), please describe it to us and we will suggest a cover. You can also send us your own sketch, graphic or photo for usage. This process is included in the price we offer for cover art.
MY BOOK CONTAINS TABLES ... NOTES ... SYMBOLS ... PHOTOS ...
Αν το βιβλίο που πρόκειται να εκδοθεί περιέχει περισσότερους από 500.000 χαρακτήρες (μαζί με τα κενά) ή / εικόνες, φωτογραφίες, πίνακες ή διαγράμματα σε σύνολο, θα έχει κάποιες επιπλέον χρεώσεις για την σελιδοποίηση σε σχέση με το απλό λογοτεχνικό κείμενο ( ανά €1.25 τελική σελίδα βιβλίου).
Στην αίτηση ενδιαφέροντος θα υπάρχουν σχετικά πεδία προς συμπλήρωση.
Οι τιμές σελιδοποίησης προσαυξάνονται από €0,75 – €2.35 ανά τελική σελίδα βιβλίου, όταν έχουμε να εισάγουμε υποσημειώσεις, φωτογραφίες, πίνακες κ.λπ.
Η αύξηση αποτελεί σημείο συζήτησης στην κοστολόγηση, όταν έχουμε δείγμα της εργασίας σας ή έχει διευκρινιστεί το είδος της ειδικής σελιδοποίησης που μπορεί να χρειαστεί.
In any case, when you describe to us what you would like to have in your book, in the "Expression of Interest" and by filling in the form, we will discuss with you in detail the costs and the various options you will have.
CAN I ORDER ADDITIONAL PRINTED BOOKS?
The Author can order as many copies as he wants for himself at extremely low prices in consultation with AKAKIA. Χρεώνουμε πάντα την τιμή εκτύπωσης που έχουμε δώσει στην αρχική παραγγελία, συν τα μεταφορικά. Οι τιμές μας ισχύουν για τουλάχιστον ένα χρόνο από τη στιγμή που τις δώσαμε.
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FOR PRINTED AND ELECTRONIC BOOK, DO I SUBMIT TWO APPLICATIONS?
No. To publish the same book in hard copy and e-book, fill out the online application form only once, selecting both the printed and the electronic version.
Η έντυπη και η ηλεκτρονική μορφή του βιβλίου (e-book), παίρνουν μεν διαφορετικό ISBN, αλλά το set-up γίνεται μία φορά. Έτσι, η ΑΚΑΚΙΑ προχωρά στα επόμενα βήματα για τις δύο εκδόσεις.
IF I HAVE A BOOK IN TWO VOLUMES OR IN TWO LANGUAGES, DO I PAY TWO TIMES?
Thus, for each volume, in addition to one or each translation of the book, a different set-up is carried out, so a separate Issue Requirement must be completed and a separate deposit of the corresponding amounts for each of them.
* If the first volume is ready for printing and the second is in the design phase, we need to know it in advance to get the SET ISBN from the beginning.
I HAVE WRITTEN A BOOK IN GREEK / ENGLISH. HOW CAN I TRANSLATE IT?
AKAKIA can undertake the translation from English to Greek and from Greek to English, always in writing by email with the author for the cost.
Any author interested in translation can email AKAKIA.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PUBLISH MY BOOK?
For Electronic and Paper Books, AKAKIA, after receiving the electronic file and payment, it takes 30 days to complete the set-up ISBN filing at the National Library of England, delivery of at least 30 printed books and the creation of the appropriate e-book files for sale, as long as each of these services is selected.
CAN I SELL MY PRINTED BOOKS THROUGH AKAKIA?
Of course you can! Once AKAKIA has prepared the appropriate files for the electronic version of your book (if you choose the service), it can be available for sale at its online store www.akakia.net
CAN I SELL MY ELECTRONIC BOOKS THROUGH AKAKIA?
Of course you can! Once AKAKIA has prepared the appropriate files for the electronic version of your book (if you choose the service), it can be available for sale at its online store www.akakia.net
WHERE ELSE ARE MY E-BOOKS SOLD?
All Akakia Publishing E-books are available at most and the largest online bookstores in the world (eg Google Play Books, iBookstore, (iTunes), Kobo, Odilo.es, Scribd, 24symbols.com, Barnes & Noble, Bookline.hu, Bookmate.com, casadellibro.com, ciando.com, CNPeReading, e-letoltes, E-sentral.com, Ekonyv.hu, Elefant.ro, Gardners.com, ipubs.hu, Book.hu, Lira.hu, overdrive. com, playster.com, redshelf.com, rockstand.in, Tolino, tookbook.com, tradebit.com, MyEbooks etc) via publishdrive.com
(if you choose the service).
WHERE ELSE ARE MY BOOKS FOR SALE?
AT WHAT PRICES CAN I SELL MY BOOKS?
The author will select the selling price of each e-book when completing the Printing Request, but AKAKIA sets a minimum selling price of £3 GBP for each e-book.
The selling price of the printed books will be determined by the author in consultation with AKAKIA, since the selling price depends on their production and distribution costs.
WHAT ARE THE PROFITS FROM MY BOOKS?
That is, the percentage retained by the respective service (PAYPAL, Bank Account etc) and the individual seller (Amazon, publishdrive) that manages the sale and production electronically, as well as the withdrawal rate from AKAKIA's PAYPAL Account if the author does not have a PAYPAL Account, but only a personal bank account.
HOW WILL I GET PROFITS FROM MY BOOK SALES?
Η ΑΚΑΚΙΑ πληρώνει πάντα μέσω τραπέζης σε λογαριασμό που θα δώσει ο συγγραφέας είτε τράπεζας είτε Paypal.
Each author's earnings are calculated on a semi-annual basis (January-June and July-December). Next month (July, January) profits are settled and deposits are made.
HOW CAN I PAY THE ORDER TO AKAKIA TO PUBLISH MY BOOK?
AKAKIA enables you to pay your order with the following payment methods when you arrive at your cart:
- Κατάθεση στον Τραπεζικό Λογαριασμό της ΑΚΑΚΙΑΣ
- Πληρωμή μέσω Paypal προς την ΑΚΑΚΙΑ
For any queries or clarifications on available payment methods, you can contact us by email at publications@akakia.net
HOW CAN I PAY THE BOOK THAT I WANT TO BUY FROM THE AKAKIA BOOKSHOP?
AKAKIA enables you to pay your order with the following payment methods when you arrive at your cart:
1. Deposit to the Bank Account of AKAKIA (UK to UK)
2. Cash on delivery when shipping to Greece.
3. PAYPAL Payment (worldwide)
For any queries or clarifications on available payment methods, you can contact us by email at publications@akakia.net
PAYMENT DETAILS
- Πιστωτική/Χρεωστική Κάρτα
When ordering the products you have added to your cart, you will be prompted to choose the payment method. If you choose to pay by credit / debit / prepaid card, it is noted that AKAKIA does not collect or store your card details in any way.
The customer's card is used only to pay for the purchase of products from the akakia.net website and is charged only at the amount of the particular transaction / order, while its details are not stored. This means that each time you use your card to purchase products from akakia.net, you will have to resell it.
- Πληρωμή μέσω PayPal
When ordering the products you have added to your cart, you will be prompted to choose the payment method. If you choose PAYPAL payment, you will be automatically redirected to the PAYPAL website where you can make the payment with your PAYPAL account details.
WHEN WILL I GET THE BOOK I WANT TO BUY AND HOW MUCH SHIPPING COSTS?
Όλες οι παραγγελίες προς το ηλεκτρονικό βιβλιοπωλείο της ΑΚΑΚΙΑΣ εκτελούνται με Ταχυδρομείο με συστημένο 1ης ταχύτητας δέμα. Στην Ελλάδα χρησιμοποιούνται τα ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΑ, ενώ στη Βρετανία το Royal Mail.
Οι επιλογές και χρεώσεις αποστολής των προϊόντων υπολογίζονται αυτόματα από το σύστημά μας, σύμφωνα με τη διεύθυνση αποστολής και εμφανίζονται πάντοτε πριν την επιβεβαίωση/ολοκλήρωση της παραγγελίας.
Για την παραλαβή των προϊόντων, απαιτείται υπογραφή του δελτίου αποστολής. Παρακαλούμε δηλώστε μια διεύθυνση αποστολής, όπου θα υπάρχει κάποιο πρόσωπο να υπογράψει επιβεβαιώνοντας την παραλαβή τους.
In the case of purchase through AMAZON, the time taken to receive your order varies by country, and there will be a reference in the process of purchasing it on the AMAZON website.
Και σε αυτή την περίπτωση θα εκτελέσουμε την παραγγελία με Ταχυδρομείο 1ης κλάσης, με υπογραφή παραλαβής.
CAN I RETURN THE BOOK I ORDERED?
You can quickly and simply return any product in your order, either because you simply changed your mind (right of withdrawal), or because you found a problem with the product upon receipt (defective product).
Right of withdrawal
You have the right to return the product you purchased from AKAKIA within fourteen (14) days of receiving it. A prerequisite for return is that the product is in its original packaging state, but also explain why you no longer want it.
Return costs are borne by the customer in this case and the return fee is €5.00.
DEFECTIVE product
If the product delivered to you is defective, you can return it to us within seven (7) days, indicating the defect so that it can be replaced with a new one. Return costs from your place in this case are borne by AKAKIA publications.
WRONG product
If we send you the wrong product, we will immediately correct the error and send you the right product, of course, taking care of any shipping costs of the old and new product.
For any product return please contact us at: publications@akakia.net
