AKAKIA Publications (our trade name) is a British publishing house, while simultaneously serving as the self-publishing sector for European Printers Ltd, a printing company based in London. It operates its own online bookstore and is also an Amazon Seller.
The logo of its publications features the Acacia leaf.
WHICH FORMAT IS AVAILABLE ON E-BOOK AND HOW CAN I READ THEM?
AKAKIA offers its e-books in ePub format for eBook readers like Amazon Kindle and in PDF format for computers and pads such as iPad or Android, covering most eBook readers like Sony Reader, Kobo, Binatone, BeBook, Nook, and Displex. Reading AKAKIA's e-books is possible on any electronic device, whether it's a desktop, notebook, or netbook, as long as it has the appropriate applications installed.
The electronic files issued by AKAKIA are tested on the world's most popular eBook readers. AKAKIA highly recommends Amazon Kindle, perhaps the most popular eBook reader. Amazon has created a free application for iPhones, smartphones with the Android operating system, as well as iPads or pads with the Android operating system, where users can find the Amazon Kindle on their websites (www.amazon.co.uk/gp/kindle/pc), Apple, or the Android Market respectively. By installing it on their smartphone or pad, users can purchase and read e-books from Amazon.
AKAKIA does not sell e-books with DRM lock through its website, due to its refusal to support the complexity, mandatory installation, or purchase of programs on the user's computer, and generally, further difficulties resulting in user dissatisfaction.
If any problem is observed with AKAKIA's files, or any incompatibility with an eBook reader device occurs, we kindly request immediate notification via email.
my book contains diagrams, pictures, footnotes etc.
If the book you are planning to publish contains more than 500,000 characters (including spaces) or includes images, photographs, tables, or diagrams in total, there will be additional charges for formatting compared to a simple text layout (£1 per final book page).
Relevant fields to provide this information will be included in the form.
Formatting prices will vary between £0.5 - £2 per final book page if footnotes, photographs, tables, etc., need to be incorporated. The exact increase will be determined through discussion during pricing, based on either a sample of your work or a clear understanding of the specific formatting requirements.
We will thoroughly discuss with you the cost implications and the various formatting options available, please input all relevant information in the fields provided.
i want to order more printed books, can i?
The author can order as many copies as they wish for themselves at exceptionally low prices, in consultation with AKAKIA. We always charge the printing price we provided in the initial order, plus shipping costs. Our prices are valid for at least one year from the time they were given.
if i want a printed and an e-book version of my book, do i need to do the form twice?
No. To publish the same book in print and electronic (e-book) format, you only fill the form once, selecting both formats.
"The print and electronic formats of the book receive different ISBNs, but the setup is done only once. Thus, AKAKIA proceeds to the next steps for both editions.
how long does it take to publish my book?
Both for e-books and printed books, through AKAKIA PUBLISHING, from the moment of receiving the electronic file and payment, it takes 30 days to 6 weeks to complete the procedure, obtain the ISBN, submit it to the National Library, produce at least 40 copies of the book, and create suitable electronic book files for sale, as each of these services is desired. Each book is different and based on the services you require from us, the timeline will increase or decrease, but we will discuss and be upfront with you from the beginning.
how do i decide what price to sell my book?
The selling price of each e-book will be chosen by the author when completing the Special Book Details Form, but AKAKIA sets the minimum selling price at £5 British Pounds for each e-book.
The selling price of print books is determined by the author in consultation with AKAKIA, as the selling price depends on their production and distribution costs.
waht would be the profit/royalties from the sale of my book?
AKAKIA deposits to each author 80% of the net profits from the sales of printed books and e-books.
Detailed examples have been provided on the following pages:
AKAKIA pays via bank transfer to an account provided by the author, either a bank account or PayPal.
The earnings of each author are calculated every quarter and deposits of royalties are made the following month.
payment methods
Credit/Debit Card
During the ordering process of the products you have added to your basket, you will be asked to select the payment method. If you choose to pay by credit/debit/prepaid card, please note that AKAKIA does not collect or store your card details in any way. The customer's card is only used for the payment of the purchase of products from the website akakia.net and is only charged with the amount of the specific transaction/order, while the details are not stored. This means that every time you use your card to purchase products from akakia.net, you will need to re-enter the details.
Payment via PayPal
During the ordering process of the products you have added to your basket, you will be asked to select the payment method. If you choose to pay via PayPal, you will be automatically redirected to the PayPal website where you can proceed with the payment using your PayPal account details.
when will i receive my order and how much will the shipping cost?
All orders to AKAKIA's online bookstore are fulfilled by Royal Mail's 1st Class Signed For service. The shipping options and charges for the products are automatically calculated by our system, according to the shipping address, and are always displayed before the order confirmation/completion.
In the case of purchases made through AMAZON, the time until the receipt of your order varies depending on the country, and there will be relevant information during the purchasing process on the AMAZON website.
Even in this case, we will execute the order using 1st Class Mail
can i return an order?
You can quickly and easily return any product from your order, either because you simply changed your mind (right of withdrawal) or because you detected 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 from the date of receipt. A necessary condition for the return is for the product to be in its original packaging and to explain why you no longer want it.
In this case, the return costs are borne by the customer, and the charge for the return 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. In this case, the return costs are borne by AKAKIA.
Wrong Product
In the event that we sent you the wrong product, we will promptly correct the error and send you the correct product, of course bearing all costs of transportation for both the old and new product.
For any product return, please contact us at the email address: info@akakia.uk"
can i cancel my order?
You can cancel an order made from the AKAKIA online bookstore by emailing infor@akakia.uk within 24h of placing the order.
If the shipping process has began, we will not able to caqncel it and you will need to receive the product and start the return process as above.