PhotoBook Press

How do I upload images?

ed — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:24:12 +0000

Upload your images, or completed book design, to our FTP server. If you are using the PhotoBook Design Tool, the upload will be automatic when you click on the Submit to PhotoBook Press button.

Otherwise, you can access our FTP server by going to our FTP upload page.

Hal Schneider, award winning travel photographer, San Diego, CA

margaret — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:23:40 +0000

“I have wanted to remind you how much I admire the quality of the books you prepared for me.

One of the photographs in the prize book you printed was in a recent Smithsonian exhibit ” Eyes on the World” in Washington, D.C.
In November, two photographs I had taken in Ethiopia will be shown in an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.”

Angie Payne, University of Arkansas

margaret — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:50:37 +0000

” Please extend my sincerest thanks – we were all VERY pleased with the book for my boss.
… we will be promoting PhotoBook Press and will turn to you guys again for any future publishing needs.”

John Magnoski

margaret — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:54:36 +0000

Dan and I have narrowed our focus for Anthologie and will now be offering PhotoBook Press books with every product line we have in place.

Thanks again – you guys are awesome!

John Magnoski
Anthologie

John Alfano

margaret — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:52:50 +0000

from John’s blog The Color of Wind

….take a look at a place like PhotoBook Press.
yes, the books are more expensive.
yes, actual people will tell you how to optimize your images for their press.
want proofs, no problem.
worried about pressing the button and not being able to get your book back to fix the obvious typos you just discovered? don’t.
they assemble, they proof. you approve a PDF.
nice.

John Alfano
Los Altos, CA

Mark Kessell

margaret — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:33:58 +0000

The 10 copies of my family book arrived today in perfect condition and looking wonderful. They turned out beautifully, thanks to you, and at a very fair price too. The attention to detail and the construction quality of your books is outstanding.

Mark Kessell
New York, NY

Aligning Pictures

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:53:20 +0000

You can assure that your pictures will be properly aligned with each other, as well as relative to the page, by using the Show Grid & Snap to Grid controls located under the View menu. To adjust grid spacing, use the Setup Grid control.

How can I edit my PhotoBook Design Tool book after I have saved it?

ed — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:08:35 +0000

The preferred method of designing a book is to create a folder (with the same name as your book title) of selected images on your computer. Keep this folder of images on your computer as long as you will want to return to a saved book for editing, or to use as a template for another book.

Any images on an external device (external hard drive, server, etc.) that is disconnected from your computer will result in a “de-linking” of those images. Your saved book will not be recoverable.

Any book that has already been sent to PhotoBook Press will be saved – but in PDF form.

Can I design my own book?

margaret — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:05:35 +0000

Yes, absolutely.

Download the PhotoBook Design Tool software to lay out your book and automatically submit it.

Or, use our submission guidelines to design your book in PhotoShop, InDesign or whatever design software you prefer. You can upload your completed book design to the PhotoBook Press FTP server. Call or email for login instructions.

Why does this book cost more than other online books?

margaret — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:33:39 +0000

Unlike mass produced books from Internet vendors, our books are printed on 115 lb text weight archival paper using state-of-the-art Kodak digital presses. We offer a clear coat to each individual image to protect it and make it more “photographic” than other digital printing. The books are sewn into signatures and bound with the highest quality materials in a way that they will look the same 100 years from now as they do today.

A PhotoBook Press book is an heirloom quality fine book – an investment in preserving memories that matter.

What’s the largest book I can make?

margaret — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:26:44 +0000

The maximum width for sewn binding hard cover books is 10 inches.

The maximum height for sewn binding hard cover books is 12 inches.

Large format books are available in both hard and soft cover with a perfect binding.

How do I get prices?

margaret — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:21:00 +0000

There are three easy ways to get pricing for PhotoBook Press books:

1. Register on the site to receive a price list.

2. Style your book by choosing the components - book size and shape, cover materials, end leaves and design style - of the book you’d like to make. The price of your book will be calculated as you make your custom selections.

The price you see will be for one book. Copies of hard cover books are 60% of the cost of the first book and more than 10 copies are eligible for further discounts.

3. Custom quotes are available by calling 888.333.6950 or emailing a description of your project.

What is perfect binding?

margaret — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:56:09 +0000

Perfect binding is the most common type of binding used today. The pages are trimmed on all sides and then glued onto the cover, either hard or soft. This is an economical binding and all manner of books today use it, even some high quality coffee table books.

At PhotoBook Press all of our softcover books are perfect bound and our most economical hard cover books are perfect bound wrapped in a hard cover binding.

What is a smyth sewn binding and why does it matter?

margaret — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:53:38 +0000

Smyth (rhymes with blithe) sewn binding is a traditional book binding found in the finest books. The book is created from booklets called signatures which are stitched together (always with thread not staples) and then glued to the cover. This method makes a strong book that will never come apart and allows the book to open flat forever. It is generally reserved for hard cover books.

At PhotoBook Press we use linen thread to sew 12 page signatures. Our hard cover books are constructed of many 12 page signatures – which is why your hard cover sewn binding book has a page count that is a multiple of 12.

Professional Photographer doing a portfolio book

margaret — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:29:33 +0000

“I just received the soft cover coffee table book this afternoon and it is fabulous.

Thanks for such a quick and excellent job.

Thanks again…”

Meghan – Wedding Photographer

margaret — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:28:10 +0000

Thank you so much! It came out fantastic!!!! I am shooting another wedding tomorrow…so be prepared for another one of those. You did sooo amazing!

Holly – bride

margaret — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:26:28 +0000

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I got my book when I got home this evening and it was the best day I’ve had since our wedding! It is so beautiful…I knew it would be but it surpassed all expectations. Thank you for all of your work and for being so easy to work with. I can’t wait to show it to all of my family and friends.

Joann Weiser

margaret — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:47:22 +0000

“As I told you when we first started talking about these two projects, I just wanted my books to reflect the time, effort, and love that went into creating them. I wanted to feel proud of my work and I certainly am so proud of these books and will love showing them to my clients, my family, and friends.”

Joann Weiser
Personal Historian
Folsom, CA

Donna Marie Bailey

margaret — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:29:08 +0000

“You’ve done a beautiful job. My client will be spellbound.
Thanks for everything. Your professionalism and patience are qualities that will keep us using Photo Book Press again.”

Donna Marie Bailey
Professional Photographer

How long does it take to make my photo book?

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:07:52 +0000

From the time we receive your photographs, it normally takes around 4 weeks. That includes design and layout, proofing, revisions, approvals, printing and binding.

If you are submitting your own book layout it takes about 3 weeks.