Kernel Keys Press
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Publishing, Engineered

Where Words Meet Engineering

A tech-first publisher that treats your manuscript with the care of a craftsman and the precision of an engineer. From editing to ISBN, we handle everything—while you keep 100% of your rights.

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100% Rights Retained

Your work stays yours. Always.

1-Year Website Included

Dedicated site for your book.

Packages from $250

ISBN, LoC, proofreading & more.

Remote-First

Working with authors worldwide.

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The Catalog

Everything You Need to Publish

From manuscript to bookshelf, we provide comprehensive publishing services with modern tools and transparent pricing.

Service

Editing & Proofing

Developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading by experienced professionals.

Story structure
Voice consistency
Grammar & style
Final polish

Service

Book Design

Beautiful interior layouts and cover designs using modern tools like React and LaTeX.

Interior layout
Typography
Digital & print
Cover design

Service

Publishing

Full publishing support including ISBN, Library of Congress registration, and distribution setup.

ISBN assignment
LoC registration
Barcode design
Distribution

Service

Translation

Professional translation services to bring your work to new audiences worldwide.

Multiple languages
Cultural adaptation
Native speakers
Quality review

Service

Audiobook

Connect with professional narrators to bring your book to life in audio format.

Narrator matching
Production
Distribution
Multiple platforms

Service

Your Book's Website

Every package includes a dedicated website for your book—hosted and maintained for a full year.

Custom domain
Book info & purchase links
Author bio
1-year hosting included

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Our Work

Books We've Crafted

From philosophical explorations to scientific wonders to heritage recipes— each project receives our full attention and technical expertise.

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The Excluded Middle

Extreme Dichotomies

A philosophical exploration of binary thinking and the spaces between extremes. Available in English and Hebrew editions.

"Between black and white lies an infinity of grays..."

Bilingual edition (EN/HE)Philosophy & critical thinkingCustom typographyInteractive web flipbook
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50 Chapters of Wonder

Unpopular Science

A 520-page journey through mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, philosophy, and history—topics you never knew you wanted to explore.

"From the Banach-Tarski paradox to the mysteries of consciousness..."

50 illustrated chapters520 pagesLaTeX-crafted layoutFull glossary & bios
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Recipes from Djerba

Oriented Kitchen

A heritage cookbook preserving traditional Tunisian Jewish recipes passed down through generations. Multilingual with beautiful food photography.

"A taste of home, preserved for generations to come..."

80+ traditional recipesMultilingual (EN/HE/AR/FR)Custom illustrationsInteractive web cookbook
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The Difference

Publishing, Reimagined

The publishing industry has been stuck in the past for decades. We bring modern engineering practices to an age-old craft.

Traditional Publishers

Kernel Keys Press

InDesign templates only
React + LaTeX pipelines
Fixed, rigid templates
Custom-built per project
6-12 month timelines
Agile, iterative delivery
You get a PDF
Source files, web assets, everything
Opaque process
Full visibility at every step
Rights grab (often 50%+)
100% author rights retained
// We don't just design — we engineer
<BookLayout
typography={customFontStack}
chapters={manuscriptData}
output={'pdf', 'epub', 'web', 'print'}
/>

Real code. Real pipelines. Not metaphors.

Transparent Pricing

You Keep 100% of Your Rights

Clear pricing, no hidden fees, no rights grabs. Every package includes a dedicated website for your book—because your work deserves its own home.

All packages include 1-year dedicated book website

Best Value

Essentials

$250

Everything you need to get published

ISBN assignment
Library of Congress registration
Barcode & sticker design
Proofreading (up to 10,000 words)
1-year dedicated book website
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Professional

Custom

Full-service publishing partnership

Everything in Essentials
Developmental editing
Custom interior design
Cover design (artist partnership)
Print & digital formatting
1-year dedicated book website
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Complete

Custom

The full author experience

Everything in Professional
Audiobook production
Translation services
Marketing materials
Extended website (2 years)
Priority support
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Flexible payment options for every budget:

Project Fee— Fixed price, clear scope
Rev Share— 5% of sales, no upfront
Hybrid— Lower fee + 2.5% share

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Ready to Start Your Project?

Whether you have a finished manuscript or just an idea, we'd love to hear from you. No pressure, just a conversation.

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY
(Remote-first, working with authors worldwide)

“A publishing partner who actually understands technology? That's exactly what I needed for my technical book.”

— A Happy Author