Publishing editions
Bookmaking for serious authors
We pair scholarly editorial stewardship with fine bookbinding and global distribution, ensuring your manuscript enters private libraries and trade channels intact.
Edition standards
Three Signature Publishing Services
The Beacon Edition. $1399
The Beacon Edition by Halden & Beacon Media is a tailored, budget-friendly self-publishing service designed specifically to make managing costs, requirements, and logistics straightforward and accessible for new and experienced independent authors alike.
Key Features & Highlights
Budget-Friendly Black & White Publishing: Optimized specifically for interior text layout, providing a cost-effective solution without compromising print quality.
Versatile Genre Support: Perfectly suited for a wide range of formats, including:
Novels & Fiction
Poetry Collections
Memoirs & Biographies
Essay Collections
Textbooks & Educational Manuals
Customizable Packages: Flexible options allow you to personalize your creation—from manuscript preparation and cover formatting to final distribution setup—ensuring your self-publishing experience is tailored to your unique goals.
The Halden Edition. $1999
The Halden Edition by Halden & Beacon Media is a premium, full-color self-publishing service designed for authors and creators who want to bring rich imagery and vivid visual storytelling to life. It makes full-color production accessible, transparent, and manageable without compromising on print quality or design excellence.
Key Features & Highlights
Premium Full-Color Printing: High-definition color rendering optimized for crisp imagery, vibrant graphics, and stunning visual layouts on quality paper stock.
Ideal for Visual & Graphic Genres: Crafted specifically for image-heavy and visual works, including:
Photography Portfolios & Art Books
Graphic Novels & Comic Anthologies
Cookbooks & Recipe Collections
Travel Guides & Illustrated Manuals
Customizable Color Packages: Tailored options for formatting, layout assembly, image color-matching, and cover design to fit your unique artistic vision and budget.
The Legacy Edition. $2300
The Legacy Edition by Halden & Beacon Media is a specialized, all-inclusive publishing service dedicated exclusively to children's books. Designed to turn creative ideas into cherished keepsakes, this service guides authors through every phase of bringing a story to life—from text refinement and custom artwork to professional layout and global distribution.
Key Features & Highlights
Custom Illustration & Artwork Setup: Expert collaboration to pair your story with vibrant, high-quality illustrations that capture young readers' imaginations.
Child-Friendly Design & Formatting: Optimized typography, font sizing, and visual layouts tailored specifically for early readers, middle-grade audiences, or picture book standards.
Full-Service Management: End-to-end guidance covering cover design, interior formatting, print setup, and distribution.
Enduring Quality: Premium paper and binding options built to withstand repeated readings in classrooms, libraries, and homes.
AUDIOBOOK
Add-ons
An audiobook is a voice recording of a book’s text, performed by professional voice actors or the author themselves, brought to life through clean narration, tone, and vocal pacing. Delivered primarily through digital streaming and download platforms like Amazon Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, and Spotify, audiobooks have evolved from a niche alternative into one of the fastest-growing segments in the global publishing industry.
Submit your manuscript packet
Our editorial board evaluates complete manuscripts and structured book proposals on a rolling fourteen-day schedule.