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MikeWaters · 12-19-2008, 01:23 PM

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7...CarouselArea.1

Given that I just self-published my first book, I thought I would read this, and I wasn't disappointed.

RedHeadGal · 12-19-2008, 03:03 PM

okay, I haven't clicked on that link yet, but it still cracks me up that you are calling your photo book your publication.

MikeWaters · 12-19-2008, 03:11 PM

Why not? It's a 40 page hardcover book with dust jacket. Containing original artistic photography.

Just because no one would want to buy it outside a group of 4 or 5 people doesn't mean that it isn't beautiful.

If I ever become a famous photographer, that imprint will be worth TONS of money, given the extreme limited availability. Imagine if there were only 5 copies of Ansel Adams' first book.

This is like my rookie baseball card, and there are only going to be 5 in existence.

bluegoose · 12-23-2008, 11:13 PM

A gal at my office just had a book bound with all of her wedding pics.

She went through Shutterfly. I think it was about $20 each for the first 4 books, then $10 each after that. I assume this is pretty pricey compared to some of the other publish-on-demand companies, but it was apparently very easy to do and it turned out really well.

FarrahWaters · 12-23-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedHeadGal

okay, I haven't clicked on that link yet, but it still cracks me up that you are calling your photo book your publication.

You've probably already seen most of the photos on his facebook account.

12-19-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Good article on self-publishing with printing-on-demand http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7...CarouselArea.1 Given that I just self-published my first book, I thought I would read this, and I wasn't disappointed.

12-19-2008, 03:03 PM	#2
RedHeadGal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: DC Posts: 995	okay, I haven't clicked on that link yet, but it still cracks me up that you are calling your photo book your publication.

12-19-2008, 03:11 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Why not? It's a 40 page hardcover book with dust jacket. Containing original artistic photography. Just because no one would want to buy it outside a group of 4 or 5 people doesn't mean that it isn't beautiful. If I ever become a famous photographer, that imprint will be worth TONS of money, given the extreme limited availability. Imagine if there were only 5 copies of Ansel Adams' first book. This is like my rookie baseball card, and there are only going to be 5 in existence.

12-23-2008, 11:13 PM	#4
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	A gal at my office just had a book bound with all of her wedding pics. She went through Shutterfly. I think it was about $20 each for the first 4 books, then $10 each after that. I assume this is pretty pricey compared to some of the other publish-on-demand companies, but it was apparently very easy to do and it turned out really well.