Crowdfunded Children's Book

A Kickstarter Success Story | Aloha Everything Book and Eco-Friendly Custom Mailer

A bookstore-quality hardcover and shipping-ready branded mailer.

The successful Aloha Everything Kickstarter paired a premium children's book with packaging sized for efficient direct-to-reader fulfillment.

KickstarterHardcoverGold foilCustom end sheetsRecycled ESKAKraft mailer
Bookstore-Quality Offset Printing
All-In Quotes - No Surprises
Eco-Friendly Materials
Offices in North America & Asia

Designing the book and mailer as one fulfillment system

Key takeaways

  • The 9.5 x 11 inch, 48-page hardcover was planned together with its fitted mailer.
  • The custom kraft mailer mirrors the book's visual character and is ready for a shipping label.
  • The shipping label can be applied directly to the mailer, reducing extra packing steps.
  • Gold foil, gloss lamination, custom end sheets and substantial board give the crowdfunded book a premium finish.
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Crowdfunded publishing succeeds or fails on more than the book alone. Rewards need to arrive safely, the unboxing should match the promise of the campaign, and packing should be repeatable when many orders ship at once.

For Aloha Everything, the 48-page hardcover uses 158 gsm gloss paper mounted to 2.5 mm recycled ESKA board, with gloss lamination, custom end sheets and a gold-foil title.

The custom kraft mailer was sized around the 9.5 x 11 inch book and visually coordinated with it. Because the box is ready for a shipping label, it combines the book and its packaging in a single shipping-ready presentation.

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Common Questions

What is a branded mailer box?
A shipping box printed with your own artwork inside and out, so the unboxing itself is part of your brand experience rather than a plain brown carton.
Can you make a box for a product you didn't print?
We can. Send us the product dimensions and weight and we'll design packaging around it.
Do I need to deal with multiple suppliers?
No. If we can't produce your product in-house then we can work with you on sourcing a supplier and coordinating with our factory. We excel in complex projects. Book a call or contact us for a quote.
What is foil stamping?
Foil stamping applies metallic or coloured foil to a book cover using heat and pressure, creating a decorative finish on paper, leatherette, linen and other materials.

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