NOTE: The Classic Programs are no longer suitable for Microsoft's newest operating systems, and they have been discontinued. (We are keeping this information available for past customers who are still using the programs on older operating systems.)
If you are interested in publishing business software, we have released of a series of new programs: the AnyBook Professional Series. For information on these new state-of-the-art programs, click here: AnyBook Professional Series
Classic program users: if you would like to update your program to a new version, you won't lose your data. The new programs will automatically convert your data to the new format.
The Classic Series are older, 16-bit programs. No further development work is being done on Classic programs . . .
General Information | Download Classic Programs | Screen Images | System Requirements
Background/Philosophy | Registration Costs & Information | Details on AnyBook's Editions
Reviews & Awards | Favorite Links for Small Publishers
Awards Received by AnyBook Classic... . PC Magazine awarded AnyBook an Editor's Pick Award See Review . Rated 5-stars Programning Excellence . . . Editor's Choice by Softseeker Review More Awards: Select Software Award, Top Software by Softpicks Network & Softbase Awards Reviews and comments from small publishers: Comments and Reviews |
by three independent software ranking sites
General Information on AnyBook!Software: Classic Version
Carefully crafted and well tested, AnyBook is the winner of a number of shareware awards and is highly regarded in the publishing and software worlds. Designed for small and self-publishers, it generates invoices and billing statements, keeps track of inventory, handles book returns, produces sales reports, records customer payments, tracks consignment items, and creates mailing lists.
"The program very accurately targets [small publishers] with a well documented, thorough array of features." --PC Magazine
It's a shareware program. That means it's free to try out. Give it a good test drive and see if it will work for you. Small publishers will find it just the sort of thing that they've been waiting for: easy to understand, easy to use, and designed just for publishing.
Import Note: We do not recommend the Classic programs for Vista or Windows 7 operating systems. See the AnyBook Professional Series for Vista and Windows 7 compatible programs.
Available in Two Series . . .
AnyBook is available in two series: Classic Series and Professional Series. The differences between each of the series and editions are explained below:
The Classic Series (described on this webpage) is designed for publishers that are just getting started and need a low-cost way of dealing with day-to-day business tasks. Classic programs are based on the 16-bit programming platform. That means that they were originally programmed for older operating systems. Classic programs are supported but no new features and enhancements are being added.
The Professional Series is the result of years of research and development and is made up of the premier versions of AnyBook. This is state-of-the-art business software. Currently, the Professional Series consists of three editions: Level I, II, and III. Each higher level provides more options and a larger range of features. Programmed in 32-bit code, Professional Series programs are designed specifically for newer operating systems. All new development and enhancements occur with the Professional Series. To reach the webpage on the professional series, click here: More Information.
All AnyBook versions are compatible. You can move from Level I to Level II, or Level II to Level III, or even from Classic Basic to Professional Level III. The program will automatically convert data files to the new version. AnyBook's built in compatibility provides you with the assurance that as your company grows, AnyBook can grow with you. You can upgrade from one version to another and not lose valuable customer data that you've built up over the years.
Classic Series: Available in Three Editions
Depending on your needs, AnyBook Classic is available in three different editions (Anybook Classic Basic, Classic Standard and ClassicAdvanced).
AnyBook Classic Basic
Features found in AnyBook Basic--and common to all three editions--include:
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Invoicing. AnyBook!Software will produce neatly printed invoices and packing slips. It has a feature which automatically enters products and customer addresses, saving you typing time. It handles returns and adjusts your inventory accordingly.
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Billing. The program has a sophisticated billing engine which generates monthly billing statements and allows you keep track of customer payments. It is also includes a Payment Analysis feature which provides you with an alternative way of reviewing a customer's account
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Inventory. At any time, you can obtain up-to-date information on how many books are left in inventory.
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Consigned Books. If you consign books to stores, or work with a distributor or wholesaler on a consignment basis, AnyBook!Software will help you keep track of consignment inventories, sales and returns.
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Sales Information. AnyBook! will produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports.
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Sales Tax. If you make sales which are subject to state or local sales taxes, Anybook will add the appropriate amount of tax to invoices and supply you with the necessary information to fill out state sales tax reports.
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Mailing Lists. The program will create mailing lists which can be imported into nearly all word processing and labeling programs for generating mailing labels or producing mail-merged letters.
AnyBook Classic Standard
Features found in the Classic Standard Edition include all of the Basic features (above), plus:
Contact Manager · Back Order Processing · Invoice Graphics · Payment & Deposit Reports · Weight Calculator · Look-up Lists · Shipping Method Selection · Invoice Counter · Product Categories Advanced Searching · Find & Replace · File Export Capabilities Larger Name, Address & Product Fields · Other Enhanced Features
A brief list of extra features available with the Classic Standard Edition include: a contact manager to help you keep track of customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and websites; back order processing; ability to add logos and other graphics to printed invoices and statement; payment and deposit reports; quick look-up lists to find customers, products, statements and inventory information; a weight calculator which figures the total weight of an order; a counting feature which provides helpful information such as how many invoices have been issued to a specified customer, how many of a particular product, how many invoices are unpaid, etc.; advanced searching which allows you to search certain fields for information; find and replace; ability to place book or other products into categories; an export feature for exporting sales, credit card, or invoice data to other programs, and many other enhancements and time saving features.
AnyBook Classic Advanced
Features found in the Classic Advanced Edition include all those listed in Basic and Standard (above), plus:
Export Invoices for Emailing · Batch Printing · Currency Conversion Comprehensive Royalty Accounting · Integrated Emailing Options Extensive Import and Export Capabilities · Telephony Functions · HTML Conversion of Invoice & Statements · Credit Card Processing
Extra features that come with the Classic Advanced Edition include: an email export feature which allows you to send invoices or statements via email. You can send them as attachments (text, Microsoft Word Document or HTML)--or you insert an invoice into the text of an email message or word processing document. With the Advanced Edition you're not limited to printing one invoice at a time. The batch printing feature allows you to print a series of invoices freeing your time to do other things. Extensive import and export functions allow you to chose which data moves in and out of the program and in what format. The program also includes a currency converter for international transactions, time-saving email features which allow you to send prepared messages to customers or vendors, a royalty report generator which produces royalty accounting reports (you can select from a complete range of calculation methods, over 235 method combinations in all); telephony capabilities which enables you to click on a button and make phone calls directly from AnyBook; and a credit card processor which enables you to process cards without leaving the program.
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Works on Windows XP and All Previous Windows Operating Systems. The program works under the following operating systems: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and XP. (The Basic Edition also has a Windows 3.1 version). We do not recommend the classic programs for the Vista or Windows 7 operating systems. See our professional series for Visa and Windows & compatible programs
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Easy Download. Select the edition which interests you and download it at no cost. There's no expiration date. Try it at your leisure and keep it as long as it is necessary for you to thoroughly evaluate the program.
More information:
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Click on the appropriate link to download the program . . ..
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP Downloads:
AnyBook Classic Basic Ver 6.5 (anybk60.exe).File Size: 2,924 KB
AnyBook Classic Standard Ver 8.0 (abpro80.exe).File Size: 3,700 KB
AnyBook Classic Advanced Ver 8.0 (abadv80.exe).File Size: 4,120 KB
More information on self extracting zip files further down on this page. For your safety, all files have been extensively checked with McAfee anti-virus software. For more information, see program and Internet safeguards.
Information on Self Extracting Zip Files / How to Install the Program:
AnyBook's distribution files are placed in a self extracting zip file. Self extracting zip files make software installation quite easy. After you download one of the files (above) to a directory on your own computer, double click on the file name. (For example, you might double click on abadv80.exe.) A small dialog box will appear with the message: "Ready to Install AnyBook." To start the installation program, click on "Setup." The main installation program will start, and it's just a matter of following the directions on the screen.
A complete help system accompanies AnyBook. You'll find a "Getting Started" section under the Help Menu. Additionally, you find enclosed sample invoices, customers and products that will be helpful as you evaluate the program
Program and Internet safeguards
For your security, Anybook program files are extensively carefully checked with anti-virus software. Additionally, they are re-tested and thoroughly scanned for viruses by the download sites, mentioned above. Lately, some programmers have been inserting code in software which surreptitiously provides information to commercial sites through Internet connections. I find such practices repugnant and unethical. You can be assured that AnyBook is complete free of any such code.
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There's no cost to download the software and evaluate it. The downloaded version allows you to try-out and review all parts of the program.
If you decide to use AnyBook in your business, then I ask that you register the software. The registration costs are very reasonable:
AnyBook Classic Basic: $39
AnyBook Classic Standard: $59
AnyBook Clasic Advanced: $89
All data files are compatible. You can move from one program to next as your business grows. The cost to upgrade from one to another is the difference in price. For example, if you start out by registering Classic Standard, and then at a later time you wish to upgrade to Advanced, the cost is only $30.
To register, you can click the link provided on the opening page of the software. Or you can register by clicking on the link below:
Many thanks for registering!
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PC Magazine's Review of AnyBook!
Great News! PC Magazine, one of the computer world's most respected informational sources and known for its demanding and thorough software reviews, has awarded AnyBook! an Editor's Pick Award.
This is the full review of AnyBook! as it appears on their website (ZDNet):
"AnyBook! is an accounting and inventory control system designed specifically for small publishers. The program very accurately targets these specific users with a well documented, thorough array of features. The form-oriented program can generate invoices, billings, and preformatted sales reports, as well as track consignments and inventory, although it lacks advanced touches such as import/export, email links, and flexible reporting.* AnyBook! is specifically aimed at small publishing operations, with functions for book returns, client mailing lists, discounts, taxes, and more. Accessible menu items and clear layouts ease the learning curve, as does comprehensive help and specific topics for getting started." --Used by Permission, ZD Net
*Since this review was written, we have added dozens of new features including email support, reporting enhancements, and export/import capabilities. In the Professional Series you can export invoice and sales data to spreadsheet, database, or accounting programs. You can also export the entire invoice or statement for use in word processing or email programs. The Professional Series also has a comprehensive import feature.
AnyBook!Software: Editor's Pick Award
PC Magazine's (ZD Net) Site
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Editor's Choice by Software Seeker
"I have looked over your software application,AnyBook Advanced and I want to tell you that I am very impressed with it. AnyBook Advanced is an outstanding application that deserves praise and recognition."
--Arthur Joyner, SoftwareSeeker.
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Simply the Best Software Selects AnyBook!
Simply.the Best Software has chosen AnyBook!Software for its collection of outstanding shareware programs, and awarded AnyBook the "Select Software" Award:
Simply the Best Software Award
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AnyBook! Ranked in Top 100 Business & Accounting Programs
AnyBook! is ranked in the top 100 Business & Accounting Software programs by
Softbase, a software ranking and informational site. Its ranking places AnyBook among some good company. Included on the list are such well-known products are Quick Books, Peach Tree Accounting, Quicken, etc.
AnyBook is also the only publishing business software program currently recommended by The Small Press Resource.
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Rankings by Independent Software Sites
AnyBook received top rankings from the following software ranking sites
Five Stars from Global Shareware
Five Stars from the Softpicks Network
Five Stars from the File Hungry Shareware site
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Reviews and Comments from Small Publishers
Anybook is the perfect answer to a small publisher's inventory tracking needs. The well-designed program is every bit as functional as the big commercial systems...at a fraction of the price. And the customer service is exceptional!
--Kathy Steligo,
Carlo Press, California (https://www.carlopress.com)
This shareware program is the most powerful tool I've found for small publishers. It keeps track of customers, orders, payments and everything else a small publisher needs.
--Tom Person,
Laughing Bear Press, Texas (https://www.laughing bear.com)
(From the Laughing Bear Newsletter)
Thank you for such a wonderful product at a reasonable price. It's the only one I found that does everything I need it to that is truly built for the royalty paying publisher. Several of my books have multiple royalty payees and this program is built for that possibility. I started in the publishing business the summer of 1999 and started looking for accounting software that I could afford that would accommodate our company's growth. Once I tried out AnyBook, I knew I had found the right software.
--Sandra Wellborn, CEO
Waltsan Publishing, LLC
We find Anybook exactly fits our needs as a small publishing business. It is an exceptionally user-friendly program. The Help content is comprehensive and for the self-publisher with little or no business background a God-send as it not only explains what to do but why one is doing it.
The latest upgrade with its enhanced export facilities has enabled us to send orders directly to our fulfillment warehouse and for us, based as we are outside the US the currency conversion feature is a big plus. Furthermore the support available on registering is unbeatable. Using Anybook has made a very big difference to us.
Thank you very much indeed!--Amanda Goodman-Cohen
Nehora Press (www.nehorapress.com)
This is a nifty program!
--Jan Thielemann,
Hügelwilhelm Publishing Co, CA (www.whitmorehistory.com)
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System Requirements for AnyBook Classic
Important Note: We do not recomment AnyBook Classic for the Vista (or higher) Operating System. See our professional series for Visa and Windows & compatible programs.)
Hardware:
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Pentium or Pentium-equivalent Personal Computers
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A minimum of 32 MB RAM (more is better).
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A hard disk with 12 MB of available disk space.
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VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
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Mouse
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Optional hardware for Advanced Edition: modem and phone
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Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP (Note: We do not recomment AnyBook Classic for the Vista (or higher) Operating System. See our professional series for Visa and Windows & compatible programs.)
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Windows 3.1 with DOS 6.0 (For special Basic version only)
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Favorite Links for Small Publishers
Laughing Bear Newsletter. The Laughing Bear Newsletter and the Laughing Bear website are wonderful resources for small publishers. You'll find helpful hints on marketing, working with printers, and managing your business. Moreover, editor Tom Person is very well versed in computer related issues, and you can always count on the latest and most accurate information on web-site development and publishing software.
John Kremer's Book Marketing Web Site. John Kremer is one of the book industry's top marketing advisers, and is well known for his best-selling book, 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, an invaluable reference work for small publishers. John's web site is loaded with publishing links and information on book marketing and book promotion.
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