50 to 150 recipes. Typically 200 to 400 finished pages.
The range readers and retailers expect for cookbook books.
8 x 10 or 8.5 x 11 inches for full-size. 6 x 9 for compact cookbooks.
Industry-standard dimensions for cookbook books in print.
$9.99 to $19.99 for eBook. $24.99 to $39.99 for print. Cookbooks command the highest print price points of any non-illustrated genre.
Market-rate pricing for cookbook by format and audience.
$3,500 to $6,000
Full professional publishing package from manuscript to global distribution.
Cookbook covers are almost exclusively food photography or illustration-driven. The cover image must be mouth-watering and immediately communicate the cuisine, dietary approach or cooking style. The title and subtitle must communicate the specific culinary focus clearly because cookbook readers are category-specific in their purchases.
Print distribution through IngramSpark is critical for cookbooks. Bookshops, gift shops, kitchen stores and supermarkets all stock cookbooks. IngramSpark wholesale distribution enables these channels. Amazon KDP for online sales.
Cuisine-specific (Italian, Mexican, Asian), diet-specific (vegan, keto, Mediterranean, gluten-free), meal type (baking, breakfast, one-pot), skill level (beginner, advanced), lifestyle (budget cooking, meal prep, family cooking).
