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I've just ordered a f
k off sized photo book of my landscapes from http://www.blurb.com - I'll let you know about quality... but from the reviews I've read it's the dogs.
The software to design your book is really easy to use and much more sophisticated than any I've used before. You can do almost anything design-wise.
You can also (as with Lulu.com) sell your books via their site.
Unfortunately it'll be a wait (U.S. based)... but the dollar/pound rate is really good so hopefully it'll be worth it.
If it's good, there are a bunch on here that should be selling coffee table books! (Jenx - butterflies, Nick - cars, etc etc)
k off sized photo book of my landscapes from http://www.blurb.com - I'll let you know about quality... but from the reviews I've read it's the dogs.The software to design your book is really easy to use and much more sophisticated than any I've used before. You can do almost anything design-wise.
You can also (as with Lulu.com) sell your books via their site.
Unfortunately it'll be a wait (U.S. based)... but the dollar/pound rate is really good so hopefully it'll be worth it.
If it's good, there are a bunch on here that should be selling coffee table books! (Jenx - butterflies, Nick - cars, etc etc)
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I've had our last Italian holiday snaps done by Fotobook, 30 pages with a hard cover, which came out at £40 inc postage. Very impressed by the quality of the printing and a good solid feel to it.
The Blurb price isn't dissimilar so I'll try one of theirs to get a quality comparison. The Fotobook was delivered to me 5 days after ordering.
The Blurb price isn't dissimilar so I'll try one of theirs to get a quality comparison. The Fotobook was delivered to me 5 days after ordering.
Looks good Mr Civic.
By the way: I'm actually looking to sell my books on-line (which I don't think Fotobook do?) - and the other reason Blurb might work for me is that believe it or not 70% of the hits to my website are from the USA, and I keep getting e mails from irate Yanks demanding 'merchandise'.
By the way: I'm actually looking to sell my books on-line (which I don't think Fotobook do?) - and the other reason Blurb might work for me is that believe it or not 70% of the hits to my website are from the USA, and I keep getting e mails from irate Yanks demanding 'merchandise'.
Steve, I found the same with regard to hits/visits on my website - the USA was by far the highest viewer.
Posting printed images to the States is expensive and takes time. Have you considered using US laboratories who could guarantee a good quality printing service and mail the pictures from there thereby offering fast turnaround times?
That way you keep the costs down and the Yanks get a quick service which is what they want. Find a lab over there you can trust and you could make it easier for yourself.
Just a thought!
Posting printed images to the States is expensive and takes time. Have you considered using US laboratories who could guarantee a good quality printing service and mail the pictures from there thereby offering fast turnaround times?
That way you keep the costs down and the Yanks get a quick service which is what they want. Find a lab over there you can trust and you could make it easier for yourself.
Just a thought!
Just a thought Steve - have you had a look at SmugMug to do an online gallery for the US? Very similar features to photobox pro gallery (set your prices etc) and can do password protected galleries.
If you are interested drop me a line as there is a referral code that gets me $10 off and you $5 off
Chris
If you are interested drop me a line as there is a referral code that gets me $10 off and you $5 off
Chris
CivicMan said:
Steve, I found the same with regard to hits/visits on my website - the USA was by far the highest viewer.
Posting printed images to the States is expensive and takes time. Have you considered using US laboratories who could guarantee a good quality printing service and mail the pictures from there thereby offering fast turnaround times?
That way you keep the costs down and the Yanks get a quick service which is what they want. Find a lab over there you can trust and you could make it easier for yourself.
Just a thought!
Blurb is U.S. based and they do a 5 day turnaround over there apparently.Posting printed images to the States is expensive and takes time. Have you considered using US laboratories who could guarantee a good quality printing service and mail the pictures from there thereby offering fast turnaround times?
That way you keep the costs down and the Yanks get a quick service which is what they want. Find a lab over there you can trust and you could make it easier for yourself.
Just a thought!
Bob_Defly said:
Steve, I was going to do the same, but I heard somewhere that Blurb's T's & C's say something about owning the copyright to your images, or that once uploaded they can use them elsewhere.. Have you checked if this is true?
The T & C's are the same as Photobox's... basically I own all the photos, but by uploading to their site I give them a royalty free licence to print them for me or any customer and they can use my images in any promotional material. I don't have a problem with that. (Though some would).ETA - No resizing - but have to convert to jpg, so a compression of 1
Edited by GetCarter on Friday 16th May 09:51
cone said:
Steve, I've been admiring your photo's for some time now . Does this mean I could purchase this "landscapes" book from yourself or Blurb? it would make a fantastic gift for my father who has spent many years in the highlands.
Cheers Rich.
Hi RichCheers Rich.
Well If I'm happy with the product, indeed it does. Once I've looked at it, I'll choose me' best 40 shots and put one on sale. I'll also put it on sale at cost price for PH people (and mates) like yourself... so you'll get it at the same price I do. Watch this thread!
It'll probably be a big dissapointment and never happen... but we live in hope. For big money it has to be top quality.
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