Import your catalogue and contracts
Ingest backlist ONIX files, ISBN blocks, manuscripts, and advance balances in hours. Connect NetSuite, SAP, InDesign, and SFTP channels.
The AI Operating System for Publishing
Publishing.
Finally Reinvented.
British Noble AI OS brings rights, production, metadata and royalties into one intelligent platform your whole team can trust.
40-title live sandbox · No credit card
Book a 45-Min Demo
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Active Catalogue
512 ISBNs
4 Imprints ActiveProposals Triaged
184
14 Sent to BoardOn-Time Pub SLA
98.4%
Critical Path LiveONIX Completeness
99.6%
Thema 1.5 LockedFrontlist ThroughputSingle Title Record
Acquisitions & P&L42 Titles
Editorial Sign-Off68 Titles
Interior & Cover QC54 Titles
ONIX 3.1.2 Dispatched89 Titles
Verified Audit StreamZero AI Training
BN-0842 Nordic Brutalism: 254x305mm PDF/X-1a passed 42 preflight rules.
BN-0911 Quantum Finance: World English + GCC rights locked on AGR-441.
H2 Royalty Batch: 642 statements reconciled with NetSuite journals.
Trim Templates
28 Formats
Trade & Coffee-TablePreflight Gate
42 Rules
PDF/X-1a & 300 PPIAccessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA
EPUBCheck 5.0InDesign Sync
IDML 2-Way
Zero Re-KeyingPrepress Verification0 Press Rejections
CMYK FOGRA39 TACPassed
Caliper Spine Math24.8 mm
Widow & Orphan Gate264 pp
Single-Source Formats4 Editions
Output 254x305mm coffee-table spreads, hardcovers, accessible EPUB 3.3 files, and -19.4 LUFS audiobooks from one text.
Metadata Standard
ONIX 3.1.2
EDItEUR ValidatedGlobal Reach
108 Channels
Retail, Library & PODPrice Tables
18 Currencies
USD, GBP, EUR, AEDSchema Rejections
0.0%
Pre-Validated XMLChannel AcknowledgementsDirect SFTP & API
Ingram & GardnersActive
Amazon Global13 Stores
Apple, Kobo & OverDrive52 Markets
Delta UpdatesAutomated
Update a price, pub date, or review quote once. British Noble dispatches ONIX NotificationType 04 deltas everywhere.
Net Catalogue Sales
$4.82M
18 Currencies NormalisedRoyalty Run Close
4.8 Hours
Down from 15 DaysPortal Statements
642
Itemised PDF & CSVERP Ledger Sync
NetSuite / SAP
Balanced JournalsContract Rules ExecutedPenny-Exact
Sliding Escalators10% → 15%
Advance RecoupmentTracked
Return Reserves15% Rolling
Connected Author PortalSelf-Serve
Authors approve proofs, verify W-8BEN/W-9 tax profiles, and download multi-currency statements in one portal.
Connected Across 108 Distribution Channels & 42 Native Enterprise Integrations
How British Noble Works
Connect. Unify. Automate.
Replace twelve disconnected tools with three clear operational steps.
Execute on one Single Title Record
Run acquisition P&Ls, editorial redlines, print and coffee-table layout, and 42 preflight rules on one shared record.
Distribute globally and settle royalties
Dispatch validated ONIX 3.1.2 metadata to 108 channels. Normalise incoming sales and publish author royalty statements automatically.
Live Architecture Signal Flow
Inspect System Architecture →
One change updates preflight, ONIX 3.1.2, and royalties automatically
Manuscripts & ProposalsDOCX, IDML, P&L Cohorts
ISBNs, Rights & ContractsBowker, Nielsen, Escalators
Retail & Wholesale FeedsEDI, SFTP, 18 Currencies
CANONICAL CORE
Single Title Record
ACID Schema · KMS Isolated · Zero Duplicate Data Entry
42-Rule Production QCPDF/X-1a, Spine & EPUB 3.3
108 Global ChannelsValidated ONIX 3.1.2 XML
Royalties & Author PortalStatements, Stripe & ERP GL
1
Single Title Record across every department
7
Executable capabilities in one login
108
Connected retail, library & POD channels
42
Verified native enterprise integrations
Seven Connected Capabilities
Every stage of book publishing. Executed in one system.
Select any capability to inspect live workspace telemetry and production outputs.
Built for Publishing Teams
“Legacy systems track dates while your staff still copy metadata across six spreadsheets. British Noble runs the actual work on one record.”
Operational Benchmark Across Migrated Catalogues
Trade, Academic, Specialist & Multi-Imprint Deployments
5 HrsRoyalty close vs. 16 days
0%ONIX 3.1.2 schema rejections
-47%Monograph lead time
Live Product Demonstration
Step through all 11 workspaces. Or launch the live app.
Inspect interactive screens, watch the live capture, or open the stateful 40-title sandbox directly.
Verified Live SaaS Recording
Unedited walkthrough of the authenticated 11-workspace British Noble application
Workspace 01 · Operations Command
Open Live Screen →
Publishing Operations Dashboard
Track frontlist schedules, imprint throughput, preflight flags, and publication SLAs in real time.
In Editorial Review118 Titles
In Design & Layout64 Titles
Preflight Attention9 Titles
Ready for ONIX Dispatch84 Titles
| Title & Imprint | Format Stack | Current Stage | Assigned Pod | Pub Date | SLA Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Brutalism · Folio Press | 10x12 Coffee-Table, EPUB3 | Interior Pagination | Design Pod B | 18 Feb 2027 | On Schedule |
| Applied Quantum Finance · Meridian Academic | Hardcover, Trade, EPUB3 | Copyedit Round 2 | STM Editorial | 04 Mar 2027 | On Schedule |
| The Sovereign Supply Chain · Crestline Trade | Hardcover, Audio, eBook | Preflight Check | Prepress UK | 24 Jan 2027 | 1 Bleed Flag |
| Atlas of Regenerative Cities · Folio Press | Coffee-Table, Slipcase | ONIX 3.1.2 Validated | Channel Ops | 11 Jan 2027 | 108 Channels Queued |
Workspace 02 · Single Title Record
Metadata: 99% · Open Live →
Title Master Workspace: Nordic Brutalism (BN-TTL-0842)
Store format ISBNs, contributor splits, territorial rights, Thema codes, and unit P&Ls in one record.
Assigned Format Identifiers & Specs
| Edition Format | ISBN-13 | List Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee-Table Hardcover (254x305mm) | 978-1-917402-18-7 | $75.00 / £58.00 | Locked |
| Trade Hardcover (152x229mm) | 978-1-917402-20-0 | $34.00 / £26.00 | Locked |
| Reflowable EPUB3 Digital | 978-1-917402-19-4 | $18.99 / £14.99 | Locked |
| Unabridged Audio (24-bit Master) | 978-1-917402-21-7 | $24.95 / £19.95 | In Mastering |
Territorial Rights & Classification
- ✓Primary Rights: World English, EU Single Market, GCC
- ✓Translation Options: German & Japanese Reserved
- ✓BISAC: ARC005080 (Architecture / Modern)
- ✓Thema 1.5: AMVD · 1DFG · WSN
- ✓Contract Link: AGR-2026-441 (60/40 Split)
Workspace 03 · Title Intelligence
Human Gate · Open Live →
Manuscript Assessment & Acquisition P&L
Score incoming submissions, benchmark comparable ISBN cohorts, and model break-even print runs.
Word Count & Figures78,420 words · 64 figs
Structural Coherence91 / 100
Comparable 12m VelocityTop 18% Cohort
Break-Even Print Run1,150 Units
Automated Acquisition Brief
Strengths: Primary archival research across 14 chapters fills a clear price gap below £140 reference volumes.
Watchout: Chapters 8 and 9 overlap by 22% on timber codes; merge recommended before copyediting.
Commissioning Decision Gate
✓ Advance to Acquisitions Board with P&L Sheet
Request Chapter 8-9 Revision Proposal
Export Commissioning Packet (PDF + XLSX)
Workspace 04 · Editorial Intelligence
Copyedit 2/2 · Open Live →
Structured Editorial Workflow & Sign-Off Gates
Run developmental edits, Oxford/Chicago style checks, citation audits, and author revision gates.
Chapter Redline & Style Audit (Oxford / Chicago 18th)
In 1968, concrete panel tolerances tightened from twelve millimeters 12 mm across municipal housing commissions [Verified: RIBA Vol. 14].
142 Style Fixes Accepted
4 Author Queries Open
0 Unverified Citations
Mandatory Human Approval Chain
- ✓Developmental Edit: Signed off by Senior Editor (04 Nov)
- ✓Author Revision Lock: Approved by Co-Authors (09 Nov)
- ✓Line & Copyedit: Synced with DOCX / IDML (12 Nov)
- →Release to Typesetting: Ready for Managing Editor
Workspace 05 · Typesetting & Pagination
254 x 305 mm · Open Live →
Book Interior Design Studio (Print & EPUB3)
Compose baseline-grid spreads, control widows and orphans, and sync two-way Adobe InDesign IDML.
124 · PART II: MATERIALITY
Plate 42. Cast board-marked concrete facade at dawn, Aarhus wing.
NORDIC BRUTALISM · 125
Chapter 06: Acoustic Mass
High-mass monolithic pours created quiet sanctuaries inside civic reading rooms.
High-mass monolithic pours created quiet sanctuaries inside civic reading rooms.
Typography & Trim Geometry
| Trim & Bleed | 254 x 305 mm + 3.0 mm full bleed |
| Body Typeface | Sabon Next 10.5 / 14.5 pt |
| Margins (T/B/In/Out) | 22 / 26 / 28 / 22 mm |
| Widow / Runt Check | 0 Violations Across 264 pp |
Workspace 06 · Jacket, Case & Spine Mechanicals
Spine: 24.8 mm · Open Live →
Cover Design & Caliper Spine Builder
Compute exact spine width from locked page count and paper GSM caliper, then place EAN-13 barcodes.
BACK COVER + FLAP
ISBN 978-1-917402-18-7 | 57500
NORDIC BRUTALISM
FOLIO PRESS
Nordic Brutalism
Foil Stamp: Kurz Luxor 220
Mechanical Spec Parameters
- ✓Page Count & Stock: 264 pp on 170gsm Munken Kristall
- ✓Board Thickness: 3.0 mm Greyboard + Wraparound Turn-In
- ✓Spot UV / Foil Separation: 5th Vector Spot Channel
- ✓Art Director & Author Sign-Off: Approved v3.2
Workspace 07 · Automated File Validation
41/42 Passed · Open Live →
42-Rule Production Preflight Gate
Verify ISO PDF/X-1a print files, 300-PPI plates, EPUBCheck 5.0 accessibility, and audio LUFS.
| Validation Rule | Target Standard | Measured Output | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print Interior PDF Compliance | ISO 15930-1 (PDF/X-1a:2001) | CMYK FOGRA39 · Fonts Embedded | PASSED |
| Effective Image Resolution | ≥ 300 PPI across all 64 plates | Min 312 PPI / Median 420 PPI | PASSED |
| Total Area Ink Coverage (TAC) | ≤ 300% Coated / 280% Uncoated | Plate 19 shadow at 294% TAC | ADVISORY |
| Digital eBook Accessibility | W3C EPUB 3.3 + WCAG 2.1 AA | EPUBCheck 5.0: 0 Errors, 64 Alt-Tags | PASSED |
| Audiobook Master Loudness | -18 to -23 LUFS · -3.0 dBTP Peak | -19.4 LUFS · -68 dB Noise Floor | PASSED |
Workspace 08 · Global Channel Network
ONIX 3.1.2 Valid · Open Live →
ONIX 3.1.2 Metadata & 108-Channel Dispatch
Validate ONIX 3.1.2 XML once and deliver print, digital, library, and audio feeds to 108 channels.
| Connected Destination | Formats | Feed Protocol | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram CoreSource & Wholesale | Print, EPUB3 | ONIX 3.1 SFTP | Active |
| Amazon Vendor / KDP Global | Print, Kindle | Direct EDI / ONIX | Live (13 Stores) |
| Apple Books & Rakuten Kobo | EPUB3, Audio | API + ITMSP | Live (52 Countries) |
| OverDrive & Gardners Library | EPUB3, Print | ONIX 3.1 + MARC | Active |
<Product>
<RecordReference>bn.9781917402187</RecordReference>
<NotificationType>03</NotificationType>
<ProductIdentifier>
<ProductIDType>15</ProductIDType>
<IDValue>9781917402187</IDValue>
</ProductIdentifier>
<DescriptiveDetail>
<ProductForm>BB</ProductForm>
<Measure>254x305mm</Measure>
</DescriptiveDetail>
</Product>
Workspace 09 · Catalogue Business Intelligence
FX Normalised · Open Live →
Consolidated Multi-Channel Sales Analytics
Normalise retail, wholesale, POD, library, and audio sales across 18 currencies into one ledger.
Catalogue Net Receipts (YTD)$4,820,400
Units Sold (All Formats)184,910
Backlist Revenue Share46.8%
Returns Provision Rate4.2%
12-Month Net Revenue Trend by Format (Hardcover · Coffee-Table · Digital · Audio)
+28.4% YoY Catalogue Growth
Workspace 10 · Contract Rules & Disbursements
642 Reconciled · Open Live →
Automated Royalty Engine & Statement Batch
Compute escalators, advance recoupment, co-author splits, return reserves, and global payouts.
| Author / Beneficiary | Contract Terms | Advance Balance | Reserve Held | Net Payable | Payout Rail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Henrik Lindqvist (60%) | 10% to 5k / 12.5% >5k Net | $0.00 (Earned Out) | $1,140.00 (10%) | $18,420.50 | SEPA EUR Ready |
| Prof. Maja Sorensen (40%) | 10% to 5k / 12.5% >5k Net | $0.00 (Earned Out) | $760.00 (10%) | $12,280.33 | SEPA EUR Ready |
| Alistair Keane | 8% List Print / 24% Net Digital | $4,200.00 Unrecouped | $0.00 | $0.00 (Statement) | Portal Published |
| K. Al-Mansoor (British Noble Press) | 100% Net Author Retention | Direct Edition | $0.00 | $31,905.00 | AED Wire Ready |
Workspace 11 · Author Relationship Management
White-Label · Open Live →
Connected Self-Serve Author Portal
Give every author a branded portal to track milestones, sign off proofs, and download statements.
Author View: Publication Milestone Tracker
- ✓Contract & W-8BEN/W-9 Tax Form: Verified on File
- ✓Copyedited Manuscript Approval: Signed Off by Author
- ✓Final Cover & Interior Proofs: Approved for Print
- ✓Global Retail Availability: Live Across 108 Channels
Author Earnings & Statements Vault
Available H2 Royalty Disbursement
$18,420.50
Statement PDF + CSV Line-Items Ready for Download
Architectural Category Comparison
Why publishers choose an Operating System over legacy ERPs
How British Noble compares across the complete book lifecycle against Klopotek, Firebrand, and fragmented point tools.
| Capability Domain | Point Tools & Spreadsheets Word + InDesign + ONIX CSVs |
Firebrand Title Management Title DB & Eloquence ONIX |
Klopotek Legacy Enterprise Publishing ERP |
British Noble The Operating System for Publishing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Title Record & Rights | Duplicate tabs across six folders | Strong bibliographic & schedule DB | Comprehensive back-office ERP tables | Unified cloud record driving all 7 layers |
| Submission Triage & Unit P&L | Manual email attachments & Excel | Tracks acquisition metadata fields | Manual P&L entry post-selection | Automated cohort sizing & multi-format P&L |
| Editorial & Style-Sheet Gates | Conflicting Word v14_FINAL drafts | Tracks milestone dates only | Tracks schedule dates externally | In-platform redlines, Chicago/Oxford checks & locks |
| Interior & Coffee-Table Studio | Manual desktop layout only | External prepress tools required | External prepress tools required | Automated pagination + 2-way InDesign IDML |
| Prepress & Accessibility QC | Manual printer rejection loops | External validation utilities | External validation utilities | Built-in 42-rule PDF/X-1a & EPUBCheck 5.0 gate |
| ONIX 3.1.2 & Global Channels | Portal uploads or % fee aggregators | Strong Eloquence ONIX dispatch | Requires module configuration | Native ONIX 3.1.2 validation across 108 channels |
| Sales & Royalty Accounting | Weeks of fragile VLOOKUP merges | Separate royalty module / integration | Strong batch royalty accounting | Normalised 18-currency ledger + NetSuite/SAP sync |
| Deployment & Evaluation Speed | Immediate but unscalable past 30 ISBNs | Multi-week desktop/cloud setup | Multi-quarter ERP implementation | Instant 14-day 40-title live cloud sandbox |
Single Title Record & Rights
Klopotek
Comprehensive back-office ERP tables
British Noble
Unified cloud record driving all 7 layers
Interior, Cover & 42-Rule QC
Klopotek
External prepress & validation tools required
British Noble
Built-in pagination, IDML sync & 42-rule PDF/X-1a QC
ONIX 3.1.2 & Global Channels
Klopotek
Requires module configuration
British Noble
Native ONIX 3.1.2 validation across 108 channels
Sales & Royalty Accounting
Klopotek
Strong batch royalty accounting
British Noble
Normalised 18-currency ledger + NetSuite/SAP sync
Submission Triage & Unit P&L
Klopotek
Manual P&L entry post-selection
British Noble
Automated cohort sizing & multi-format P&L
Editorial & Style-Sheet Gates
Klopotek
Tracks schedule dates externally
British Noble
In-platform redlines, Chicago/Oxford checks & locks
Deployment & Evaluation Speed
Klopotek
Multi-quarter ERP implementation
British Noble
Instant 14-day 40-title live cloud sandbox
Interactive TCO & Royalty Modeller
Model catalogue savings or individual author proceeds
Headline Operational Estimate
Replaces duplicate ISBN trackers, manual ONIX re-keying, prepress reset loops, and spreadsheet royalty merges.
Staff Hours Reclaimed5,610 hrs/yr
Royalty Close Cycle5 hours vs. 15 days
5-Year CFO TCO AuditUnlock Report ↓
Unlock your itemised 5-year CFO savings & payback schedule
Enter your work email to reveal net licensing ROI, payback months, and CSV export.
British Noble Press Royalty Model
Compares standard 10% to 12% trade royalties against retaining 100% copyright and net channel proceeds.
Traditional Trade Royalty$19,250
British Noble Press Net$119,000
Author Proceeds SheetUnlock Breakdown ↓
Send the format-by-format author proceeds model to your inbox
Verified Deployments & 24 Publishing Verticals
Configured for every publishing model
From 50-title independent lists to 50,000-ISBN enterprise groups and individual flagship editions.
Meridian Trade House
Cut semi-annual royalty close from 14 days to 4.5 hours and eliminated ONIX 3.1.2 retailer rejections across 108 channels.
Trade Publisher Workflows →
St Catherine University Press
Unified peer review, Crossref DOI registration, EAA WCAG 2.1 AA EPUB 3.3 packaging, and MARC21 library distribution.
Academic Press Workflows →
Atelier Visual Monographs
Reduced coffee-table prepress cycles by 47% with 2-way InDesign IDML sync, FOGRA39 ink checks, and caliper spine math.
Specialist & Monograph Ops →
Digital & Audio
Digital & Hybrid Publishers
Ship simultaneous EPUB 3.3, POD print, and -19 LUFS studio audio releases with automated monthly splits.
Digital & Hybrid Ops →
Multi-Entity Groups
Multi-Imprint Publishing Groups
Consolidate acquired imprints onto shared SAML SSO, regional KMS vaults, and NetSuite or SAP sub-ledgers.
Group Governance →
24 Dedicated Verticals
Explore All 24 Publishing Solutions
Dedicated architectures for editorial, prepress, finance, PE/VC firms, law practices, and founder imprints.
Browse All 24 Solutions →
British Noble Press · Individual Author Studio
Publishing a single flagship book or coffee-table monograph?
Founders, architects, and scholars work with senior human editors and designers on British Noble Press. Launch linen hardcover, 254 x 305 mm coffee-table, EPUB 3.3, and audio editions across 108 channels.
- ✓Retain 100% of copyright and 100% of net channel royalties
- ✓Dedicated developmental editor, art director, and Connected Author Portal
Klopotek and Firebrand excel at back-office ERP records and ONIX feeds, while editorial, typesetting, and preflight happen externally. British Noble runs both administration and production on one Single Title Record.
Yes. Many publishers start with Title Intelligence, Production Studio, or Sales and Royalties first. Native connectors synchronise general-ledger journals to NetSuite or SAP and exchange two-way IDML packages with InDesign.
Every format inherits contributor, Thema 1.5, BISAC, accessibility, and territorial price data from the Title Master. Pre-dispatch validators block schema errors before delivering to 108 retail, library, and POD channels.
No. Retail APIs report daily, wholesalers report weekly, and international distributors report monthly. British Noble normalises each feed upon arrival into one 18-currency ledger.
Never. Tenant manuscripts, contracts, and royalty ledgers stay isolated inside KMS-encrypted regional vaults. Zero customer content ever trains shared foundation models.
Production Studio automates baseline grids for trade and academic books while supporting two-way InDesign IDML sync, 300-PPI FOGRA39 checks, and caliper spine calculations for coffee-table editions.
Contract escalators, advance recoupment, return reserves, and agency splits link directly to each ISBN. Finance teams typically close 1,000-ISBN royalty batches in five hours instead of three weeks.
Automated importers ingest your historical ONIX feeds, ISBN tables, and closing advance balances into staging. We run two parallel royalty cycles to verify penny-exact alignment before cutover.
Tenants pin storage to UK, EU, US, or UAE cloud vaults. Enterprise licences include SAML 2.0 SSO with Okta and Microsoft Entra ID, SCIM provisioning, and a 99.95% uptime SLA.
Yes. British Noble Press pairs individual authors with senior human editors and book designers on the same 108-channel infrastructure. Authors retain 100% copyright and 100% net royalties.
Run your entire publishing operation on one platform.
Unify acquisitions, editorial sign-offs, ISO PDF/X-1a and coffee-table production, ONIX 3.1.2 distribution across 108 channels, and automated royalties.
Publishing an individual flagship book? Explore British Noble Press →
✓ Single Title Record
✓ Zero AI Training on Manuscripts
✓ ONIX 3.1.2 & 108 Global Channels