Re: Online self publishing

[Rich Mason <cameratraveler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan, I've heard good things about the iPhoto books.  And some  
not-so-good things, too--usually related to operator error by the  
person ordering the books.  I've also heard that they are pricey, so it  
would be tough to make a profit on them.  There are size limitations:   
They must be between 10 and 50 pages.  Layout is quite simple, but  
doesn't allow a lot of flexibility.  They are hard cover, which is  
nice.  Search through the discussions at  
http://discussions.info.apple.com/iphoto/

One other alternative I have heard much mention of is Lulu  
(http://www.lulu.com/static/photobook.php)  They are paperback (with  
different binding options), but much cheaper than the iPhoto books.   
They accept iPhoto galleries or you can create your own pdf.

Your initial post sent me off to do research on publishing books.  Lots  
of Print-On-Demand (POD) options out there, but most seem to be geared  
toward writers and text, rather than photographic quality.

Some links to peruse if considering photo book publishing or POD (in no  
particular order, and I know nothing about any claims or quality of  
material there):

http://www2.xlibris.com/pb_pubservices/index.asp
http://bookprinting.articleinsider.com/ 
93746_self_publishing_presses.html
http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Self_Publishing/
http://www.business.com/directory/media_and_entertainment/publishing/ 
books/production_services/
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/ 
0,1284,45228,00.html?tw=wn_story_related
http://www.boundgalleys.com/
http://www.ebookstand.com/
http://www.kingprinting.com/
http://www.instantpublishercolor.com/
http://www.morrispublishing.com/
http://www.blitzprint.com/cost.htm
http://www.thebookden.com/forbes.html
http://www.dpsmagazine.com/Content/ContentCT.asp?P=204

That should keep you busy for a while.

Cheers,

Rich Mason

On Sunday, March 6, 2005, at 04:37 AM, Dan C wrote:

> What I have in mind is something like Apple's iPhoto, where you pay  
> for one
> book at a time.  I could have a link on a website, and if someone  
> wishes to
> order the book, they can do so, one at a time.  My costs and risks are
> essentially zero.  The question I have concerns the quality of these  
> books.
>  Do they look like real books?


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