Our Philosophy

Free publication

Gemstone books is an international press committed to publishing encyclopedias and dictionaries. We publish a diverse array of reference works for specialists and the general readers.
We seek to facilitate the availability of academic and general knowledge worldwide.
We are committed to publishing quality print-on-demand scholarly reference works, encyclopedias and dictionaries that provide comprehensive insight into all aspects of specialized and general knowledge.

In order to maintain this exceptional offer to our academic and non-academic writers, other services, such as proofreading, formatting, colour printing for inside pages and hard covers are not provided so as to prevent charges.
Once the book is published, our authors receive an e-version of their book.
Our authors are eligible for a free electronic copy of their own book. Printed copies are available for an exclusive and attractive discount. Authors are of course not obliged to purchase a minimum quantity of author copies.

Promoting open content

Gemstone books is one of few publishing houses that support the ‘Open Content’ principle and therefore promotes free access to scientific knowledge. Our authors give us, on one hand, the exclusive rights on printing, but on the other hand, they keep hold on the freedom to publish content on the internet for free download. In this respect, we actively promote worldwide exchange among researchers and teachers,scholars and non-scholar audience.

Green Press

As publisher, Gemstone books is fully aware of the publishing’s impact on the environment. In this respect, its business model is based essentially on Print-to-Order. This method allows a proper use of resources, printing according to the market’s needs, no stock keeping and therefore respecting the environment. In contrast to the classical offset printing which has limited editions, Gemstone books maintains a complete control over the production. Books are permanently available worldwide, without risking over production. Both our costs and carbon footprint are reduced.

Rapid and efficient publication

With the use of the latest technologies, the publication process is most simple and efficient for our authors. Straightforward steps need to be followed by authors after accepting their contract online and subsequently receiving their personal online account. Authors submit their manuscripts online, choose the picture for their book cover and finally authorize the publication of the book. Each author who has his or her manuscript in soft copy and has access to internet can upload his or her book data into our online system, and thereafter publish his or her book.

Professional team

A dedicated team of professionals provides support to our authors during the different publication phases. One of our dedicated editors will be pleased to help and assist you. Contact: publishing[at]gemstone-books.com