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As the CEO of Xlibris, As the founder and CEO of Xlibris, the leading publishing services provider and online writer's community, John Feldcamp is known as the Voice of the Print on Demand Publishing industry. Today's technology makes it easier than every for an author to create, publish and market their book. Print on Demand Publishing allows an author to take control of their project and oversee the final product without losing their rights to their work.

A writer himself, Feldcamp launched Xlibris in response to his growing frustration with the detachment of the traditional book publishing industry and writers. Feldcamp utilized his extensive knowledge of the Internet and his deep understanding of digital publishing to facilitate Xlibris' growth into the foremost self-publisher.

Feldcamp assembled a leading team of experts from the publishing, financial, and technology sectors to enhance Xlibris' leadership position in the growing e-publishing category. The company currently employs over fifty people and has published over 10,000 titles.

Feldcamp's successes have captured the interest of the traditional publishing industry with Random House Ventures, LLC, the investment subsidiary of Random House, Inc., who acquired a significant minority position in the company.

Prior to founding Xlibris, Feldcamp served as Vice-President of Operations at Oki Business Digital, which specializes in Internet and new media publishing technology and services. During his tenure at Oki Business Digital, Feldcamp executed a shift in business from print to Internet and new media orientation, creating unified publishing methods to support Oki companies in worldwide markets. Feldcamp also served at Oki Business Digital's parent company, Oki Business Company, LTD., based in Tokyo. As a Documentation Specialist, Feldcamp created and managed an international publishing team that orchestrated a large-scale transition to digital publishing for the company. Feldcamp received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 1986 and has traveled to over thirty countries on four continents.

When should you consider Print on Demand Publishing? Is it for you? How do you select a good POD Publisher? Learn how Print on Demand Publishers can help you become successful by offering their connections and experience in the publishing industry. From ISBNs to marketing packages, John will help you understand what you need to know about today's POD Publisher!