How well would a legitimate, credible, backed by credentials health book do selling off Lulu?

I have 3 degrees, decades of experience, great book already written, no competition, I see lots of curiosity about this subject out on the net.





But -- I cannot approach any publishers even with a query without a book agent. In searching for days for a book agent, each one wants from 1-3 months to review the query or fees up front, each with their own particular leanings, and then the publisher could take another 3-6 months to decide. Since I already have my manuscript proofed, edited, graphics and cover done, what about Lulu? It's free to publish, they take 20% off sales. One agent wrote that self-publishing is "the kiss of death" for a book, and though I have an ISBN, this agent says these books will never sell on Amazon, etc. even though Lulu says they will.


What's really going on? Thanks for any input.|||The only problem with self published books is the marketing - individuals don't have access to the major book stores. Amazon sells anything, so don't be put off by that.


Is there any way you can tap into some of the health venues? Fitness fairs, former collegues - could it be used as a text?