Xlibris is a self-publishing[1] and on-demand printing services provider, founded in 1997 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.

[3] Xlibris is a printing and distribution service that produces hardback and paperback books.

[2][5] In the same year, the company announced its expansion into the UK, Australian, and New Zealand markets.

Max stated that the quality of Xlibris's books was better than that of its competitors in the self-publishing industry, but criticized the organization of the site, where books were only indexed by an alphabetical listing by title with bare descriptions of the plot and theme.

He ultimately phoned a company executive for a recommendation and to place an order.