Dear Mr. KIA: I recently fi nished my first novel, and I am as proud as a peacock. Unfortunately, the publishers I have approached have not been nearly as excited as I am. I’ve tried Amarin, even less commercial ones like Book Time and a few no one has ever heard of. I guess the only solution is D-I-Y! Dearest Mr. KIA, my muse, my guardian angel, is there any place in Bangkok where I can get my book published? I want it to look professional, with a nice cover and all that. Please Help! I’ll give you a signed copy!—Writer Wannabe

Dear WW: You know, I’m really proud of you. Even though your book has been rejected—how many times?—and even by shophouse printers, you still don’t want to consider the fact that your story isn’t worth sharing. But don’t let me discourage you. So, to give you a kick start in your already gloomy novelist career, here are three top-quality bookbinding services. As for the autographed copy, thanks, but maybe I’ll wait for the movie.

Fast Books (285-292 Moo 4 Petchkasem Rd., 02-809-2281/-3, www.fast-books.com) prints with digital laser printing, so it’s fast and great for printing in small quantities. Just send them a PDF file and tell them what you want your book to be. There’s no minimum order, but at least 100 copies is recommended. For an A5 pocket book, the price is then B102/copy. That includes a full-color glossy cover and black and white print inside. The more you order, the cheaper it gets.

Misterkopy (135/165 Phutthamonthon Sai 4, 02-800-2290/-1, www.misterkopy.com) offers a variety of publishing services. You can submit your work via the internet in PDF form. One good thing: they accept your order even if you only want one copy (B200).

Pimsuay (5/5 Thetsaban Rangsarit Nuea Rd., 02- 953-9600, www.pimsuay.com) provides a free proof before printing when you order a large number of books. A glossy cover with glue binding and black and white print inside will cost you B110/copy. Minimum order is 100 copies.