This page answers some common questions about our reprints program. Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions.

• What is the difference between a title, edition and a reprint?
• What is the relationship between you, HebrewBooks.org and Lulu/Amazon/etc.?
• Can you scan a specific sefer and reprint it?
• Do you print copyrighted seforim?
• Why aren't some seforim available, even though I see them at HebrewBooks.org?
• How long does it take to setup a sefer?
• How long does it take for an order to print?
• What is the difference between a small and large hard cover?
• Can I combine several seforim together to save on printing?
• What kind of shipping do you offer?
• How can I save money when ordering?
• How much do reprints cost?

A title usually corresponds to the original sefer obtained from HebrewBooks.org or another digital archive. A title usually produces one or more editions - which correspond to a new physical book - for example an edition maybe merely a reproduction of a single title, or a combined edition made up of several titles together. Each edition has one or more reprints, which correspond to various bindings/print partner combinations of the same physical book. A request is placed by users in order to obtain an edition or a reprint from a specific set of titles. In FRBR terms, a title correspond to a work, an edition is a expression, and a reprint corresponds to an manifestation.

We are all separate organizations. The Society for Preservation of Hebrew Books which operates the HebrewBooks.org site scans and digitizes old seforim, making them available for free download. PublishYoursefer.com, is responsible for taking scanned seforim and setting them up for printing. Lulu, Amazon.com, and our other print on demand partners handle orders and printing for reprints.

Please direct this question to HebrewBooks.org. We only handle printing of seforim once they have been scanned.

We only print titles that are in public domain under United States law. Written permission from the current copyright holder will be required to print any titles that are still under copyright.

The most common reason why a sefer is not available, is simply because it hasn't been setup for printing yet. Although, we currently only processed about 10% of all available seforim, every unavailable sefer page has a special form allowing you to request that sefer.

When the reprints program is operating, processing is usually under a week.

Soft covers, coil and saddle stitch orders take 1-5 days. Hardcover orders take between 1 to 3 weeks for printing.

A small hardcover is 6"x9" and a large hardcover is 8.25"x10.75". When a sefer is setup one of these sizes is chosen based on the size of the original scan. Prior to setup, both prices are shown.

Yes. Please see this page for more information.

Shipping varies depending on the printing partner used. Please see our policies page for more information.

Here are some of the ways you can save money when placing an order:

1. o When ordering from Amazon, you can get free shipping once your order reaches $25 or if you have an Amazon Prime membership
2. o When placing an order, choose Lulu.com or Amazon UK/DE if you are outside the US. Shipping and production costs may be cheaper in your local area
3. o Lulu.com has a lot of coupons and discounts that change often. Please make sure to visit their homepage and their blog for the latest coupons
4. o Wholesale orders should be placed through PublishYourSefer.com directly for a significant discount
5. o If you are a non-profit institution and want to place a bulk order, contact us directly for a non-profit discount

Actual cost will be determined at the time your request is processed. Estimated costs are $5-$20 for soft covers, and $15-35 for hard covers. Shipping costs are extra.