I would have to say that I wasted 2 years trying to go the tradition route of getting a publisher to even email me back. Forget it. I think the best way to go about this is marry one or stalk one until you are arrested, then you may get noticed. An agent might be a good way to go, but I didn't relish giving up 10% of all future royalties.
With the books that I am producing, I am already paying the schools 10%, so an additional 10% was not in the equation. My frustrations were in large part because the publishing houses would not accept a mailed copy of what we were trying to do. Since we are publishing a tactile book (interactive, touch and feel kids book) I don't think it translated very well into to email.
The system they use is brutal for the hoping author. They say they will email you back in 3 to 6 MONTHS!!! (if they like it). Wow, I would have been a lot happier with a curt "no" or "no thanks" or "you suck" than checking my empty In Box.
I finally decided to go with self publishing. This is not an easier if you are doing a tactile book. I read several books about self publishing to get started. I do recommend this. I also recommend searching wikipedia for companies that specialize in the kind of books you are looking to print. The decision was made and that is where we are today. Thank goodness we chose this route.
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