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POD Photo Books, Blurb, VioVio, SharedInk, MyPublisher& black and white photography29 Oct 2007 07:26
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Pricing Showdown for Self-Publishing Photobooks.December 28th, 2006 · 12 Comments
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  Self-Publish vs Vanity Press vs Traditional Publisher  
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Print books November 2007

#1   ---  LULU

http://www.lulu.com/ All new Photo Books: Improved print quality/Beautiful themes Welcome to Lulu!
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Print larger books July 2006

my next presentation on "Publishing Your Genealogy" at  Root Cellar - Sacramento Genealogical Society November 14th meeting at 7:30 p.m. now meeting at the Citrus Heights Community Center at 692l Sylvan Rd in Citrus Heights. click for HANDOUT

Casper Rader 1732-1812 Wythe county, Virginia by James L Rader

The first 3 generations of Casper Rader's Descendants. He is found first on the ship Edinberg in 1750 Pennsylvania. He lives in Lebanon county and Cumberland county Pennsylvania during the Rev War

Paperback: $18.96 Download: $6.25
printed and shipped by www.lulu.com

I used legacy to creat the book in RTF file format, edited it in Microsoft word.
Created the cover from graphics I already had !  The project took several hours

but I also experimented with Legacy to PDF during that time If you use PDF your upload will not loose the pictures or make sure they are in the same folder

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Pictures in the book

1. in Legacy I choose the report I want and make sure it is output to a file in "rtf" format

2. I then bring all of the material into a LULU microsoft Word template

3. then in Word I place my cursor where I wish to have a picture and select insert picture from file

4. Once the picture appears I "right-click" on the pictures and select format picture.  The layout choice is the main choice controlling the location of the picture.  I usually select “Square”

Lulu lets you take control of publishing. Publish a book for free. Set your own royalty. Publish books, ebooks, music, or images for yourself or the marketplace. ISBNs and expanded distribution available. Hard Back
740 pages - 8.25 x 10.75 Casewrap $31.84 (300 pages $23.02)
 
Lulu lets you take control of publishing. Publish a book for free. Set your own royalty. Publish books, ebooks, music, or images for yourself or the marketplace. ISBNs and expanded distribution available.Paperback
740 pages - 8.5 x 11 Perfect bound $19.36 (300 pages $10.54)
 
     

Progress Report ordered Nov 7-8
Best value for small book Dot Photo
                      
Kodak is the smallest book but has bigger pictures than the other 10 inch books
Most impressive, best overall MyPublisher large book is awesome, the best, so much better that the others that I can not express the quality, better paper, better covers, better printing
Sutterfly is twice the cost per square inch of print
 
Viovio is the cheapest at .8 cents per square inch of print

uploaded images were 300 dpi   16" x 12"

  pgs Price book Days to Receipt size of book  Quality Cover
Type
color
      printed      photo    
My Publisher 23 $ 64.97
$ 9.95
.01808
per sq
11 Nov 13.75
discount
USPS Priority
Recv'd 16 nov Priority mail delivery
friday holiday slowed
11.5 x 15

11 x 14.25

Full page printing- no border
I lost 1/8 inch on binding side and nothing on other sides
front window 7.75 x 5.5
 
 
Jim Rader used MyPublisher to create this PhotoBook. If you like what you see, simply follow the instructions below to learn how to create your very own published PhotoBook!
linen
Maize

Shutterfly         shipping

24

$ 53.21
$ 6.99
.04347
per sq

9 Nov
 $10.60 discount

1 day 9 Nov  US Post office delivered 18 hrs after order Priority mail delivery 9.25x11.5
6" x 8.5"
1.25" border - Too Much - window 4x3
 border cropped top 0.12 inch of page
Leather cover nice
leather
brown
Dot Photo 32 $ 46.23
$ 7.34
.02172
per sq
10 Nov rec'v 14 NOV - USPS
regular mail
9.25x11.5
7" x 9.5"
0.75 border - window  5x5
 linen cover looks good
linen
green
Kodak/Adobe 23 $ 42.50
$ 6.99
.02682
per sq
9 Nov rec'v 15 NOV - USPS
parcel select
9 x 10.25
7.25 x 9.5
picture covers page no margin required
some unexpected cropping on edges and I left .25 inch margin on the final edited online image
linen
red
Viovio 48 $24.74
$7.75
.00818
per sq
order
15 nov
rec'v 23 NOV -Priority Mail (2 - 3 days 9" x 7" (22.9cm x 17.8cm) very nice book, I ordered the medium size this time because my pages were landscape - next try will be the larger portrait book
click to see book and order your own copy $16.99
Pages 29 Size 8.5" x 11"

http://www.viovio.com/shop/index.php?cPath=1&products_id=360

Full Color, Laminated, Perfect Bound (Soft Cover)
My Publisher 21 - 5 copies $ 53.23
each
order
24 Nov
Priority Mail (2 - 3 days      

Services

Viovio www.viovio.com
  • Cover stock-All covers are full color, 100# cover stock, Digital Color Silk - C2S, 90 bright.
  • Binding-Perfect binding.
  • Paper-8 ½ x 11, 6 x 9, or 9 x 7, Full Color
  • Text Stock-80# Digital color uncoated white, 96 bright
  • Printer-Xerox IGen 3
  • All pages are printed double-sided.

8.0 megapixel  3264 x 2448  8.1" x 10.8" print size Full Sheet of Letter Paper

Here is a look at how we match up to My Publisher and Buzznet.com

Photo Notebooks: Place your favorite photo on the cover of a notebook. You can include a decorative background on your cover and choose a variety of page designs to create a simple notebook -- or create a daily planner, address book, wedding planner, baby book, and more. 5.5x8"; $9.99 & up.

MyPublisherwww.mypublisher.com You use their program on your computer!
MyPublisher PhotoBooks http://www.mypublisher.com

What file size should my book be?
  To insure complete book file upload, we recommend that you keep your book file between 25 and 40 MB.
  We recommend that you save your jpg file at 12” x 15” and at 180 dpi.
  Large book files may not upload over dial-up Internet access.
  If upload of a large book file fails, reduce the number of pages or photos in the book.
 If upload of a large book file fails, and the jpg images were saved at 300 dpi or higher, reduce the size of the jpg images to 180 dpi. Each page is 12-inches high and 16-inches wide. Open the Deluxe and it measures a full 32-inches across — that’s almost a full yard of photos!  Linen hardcover 20 pages with up to 240 photos $59.80 Each additional page $  2.99  I ordered my large book  $64.97 8 nov 05 2 pm

http://www.shutterfly.com/   I ordered my large book  $53.21 7 nov 05 6pm

  • Elegant coffee-table Photo Book measures 8.75 × 11.25" Leather $39.99 Suede $29.99 Satin $29.99 (first 20 pages) Each additional page $1.00

http://www.heritagemakers.com

seems to be Amway for photo albums (multi level marketing) will not accept standard jpg files

PhotoWorks http://www.photoworks.com

Elegant portfolio presentation Hardcover SIZE: 11.75" x 11.75" COLOR: Black Vienna/Shadow Platinum Base Price: $129.95 for 20 pages Additional Pages: $1.99 per page

http://www.dotphoto.com  I ordered my large book  $46.23 7 nov 05 6:37 pm

large, 11.5" x 9.5", high quality keepsake books Starting at just $26.95 for 20 pages of quality gloss paper (each additional two page sheet is $1.99)

  http://adobe.kodakgallery.com
You use Photoshop Elements to create the album!

Cover size = 10.25 x 9" Cover material- Smooth Matte Finish: Linen: Leather:
                                                                             Price $29.99 $29.99 $39.99
Price includes first 10 pages for single-sided printing or 20 pages for double-sided; additional pages are $0.99 each I ordered my large book  $42.50 7 nov 05 11:50 pm

If you used Adobe Photoshop to order your book, none of the pictures are transferred. Only the saved photobook file is sent to us for printing.

more services from cnet.com

8" x 8" or 10" x 8" cloth hardcover from $49.95, Micro Suede hardcover from $59.95, leather from $79.95
Call them to get help 1-415-773-1878
info@momentopress.com
Sony ImageStationPhoto Book - PermaGloss™ Cover
Your photos printed on an elegant hard cover and protected by our clear PermaGloss laminate. The 7 3/4" x 10" vertical orientation makes it ideal for enjoying any photo layout and sizes. Made-to-order with your choice of cover, page styles and templates. Get 10 single or double-sided pages for the same low price.$29.99 Sale! $20.99

 

Photo Book – Linen Cover
Our classic linen cover in gray, cabernet red or midnight blue. It features a cut-out window in the cover so your first photo shows through, and the 11 x 8 3/4" panoramic layout shows off your photos beautifully. Choose from dozens of page styles and templates, and 10 single or double-sided pages for one low price.
$29.99 Sale! $20.99
 
I learned how to create a coffee table Photo book in Deb Cashatt's class this fall The tool I used to make my photo book and is also used in Deb Cashatt's class   (costco has it for $79.99) $20 rebate to those who have 3.0
-$20.00 Mfr. Upgd. Mail-In Rebate (Valid: 10/13/2005 - 4/13/2006)

Folsom Cordova Adult Education http://www.folsomcordovaadulted.com/class.html

the official school site is not updated yet but deb has shared her schedule
You might want to get in early if you want one of her classes, or 8 hours each week for 10 weeks <g>
Deb Cashatt
deb@leippe.com
 
Classes for Winter 2006
January 3 – March 10, 2006
 
Organize Your Photos
12:30-2:30            Begins 1/5                            Thursday
Get those old photographs out of their shoeboxes and share them with family and friends.  Use Adobe Photoshop Elements, a computer, and a scanner to easily organize and sort your photographs, slides, and digital photos.
 
Photoshop Elements - Intermediate
3:00-5:00              Begins 1/5                            Thursday
Learn to lighten shadows, restore and enhance damaged and faded pictures, and add photos to your family histories.  Create photo albums you can print at home or have professionally published.  Prior Photoshop experience advised.
 
Photoshop Elements – Creating Slide shows
6:00-8:00              Begins 1/5                            Thursday
Create slide shows of your photographs you can view on your computer or send to relatives to view on their DVD player.  Add text, voice-over and music.  Learn to pan and zoom to produce true video masterpieces. Prior Photoshop experience advised.
 
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
 
Name _____________________________ e-mail ____________________________
 
Address ___________________________ Phone (H) __________ (W) __________
 
City _______________________________ Zip __________________
 
 
Class Name                                                                           Registration #                                         Fee
 
1) _________________________    ____________________                    __________
 
2) _________________________    ____________________                    __________
 
3) _________________________    ____________________                    __________
 
You must include payment with your registration.  Make checks payable to Adult Education.
Total amount of check enclosed.  $________________.
There are no refunds after the first class.
Pre-registration is for Computer and Community Interest Classes only.
If pre-registering by mail, send your registration form and checks to:
 
Folsom Cordova Adult and Community Education
10850 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
 
For more information, call 635-6810
We do not send confirmations.
 
p.s. I am Jim Rader  jim@rader.org  my web site is at www.rader.org
  and am a retired teacher who gives genealogy lectures but is no longer in the classroom !!!
I learned how to create a coffetable Photobook in her class this fall.  See more on my web at http://www.rader.org/photobook.htm

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