This is a true, offset-printed book like you would find the Art department of your local bookstore, printed at a superior facility that specializes in limited-run and one-off books of exceptional quality. (Comparing these to the books that the online consumer labs will print you is pretty much chalk-to-cheese; much better paper, ink density, color gamut, the works.) They don’t weigh a ton, and have a modern feel. Panorama-friendly, although you do lose a little bit of image to the middle (“gutter”) of the book and the natural bend of the pages.
Besides stunning print quality, the coffee table book is a great choice if you want several copies; each successive copy printed at the same time is discounted (since they only have to set up the press once!).
They are available in Hard Cover or Soft Cover, at a variety of shapes and sizes:
Popular Packages (includes book and design):
- New York: 72 image design in a large 30 page book = $510
- Los Angeles: 100 image design in a large 40 page book = $540
- Hong Kong: 150 image design in a large 70 page book = $930
- Chicago: 72 image design in a medium 30 page book = $439
- Toronto: 48 image design in a large 20 page book = $385
Fine art/portfolio style packages (most images full size on own page)
- Tokyo: 100 images design in a large 90 page book = $750
- Berlin: 50 image design in a large 40 page book = $385
Sizes:
Large: 10×10 and 11×8
Medium: 8×8 and 10×7
Squares: 5×5, 7×7, 8×8, 10×10, 12×12
Verticals: 8×11, 7×10, 5.5×8 (great for artist portfolio books!)
Horizontals: 10×7, 11×8, 8×5.5
From 10-100 pages, in increments of 10.
Turnaround-Time: 4-8 weeks from design approval
Options:
Soft Cover: includes a frosted slipcover. No 12x12s.
Book Price: from $45 for a 10 page 5×5 up to $500 for an 100 page 10×10
Standard Hard Cover: includes a frosted slipcover.
Lay-flat panorama-friendly binding variant available in this version in 12×12, 10×10, and 8×8 (+20% upgrade cost) This is the most popular book we do.
Book Price: from $50 for a 10 page 5×5 up to $600 for an 100 page 12×12
Premium Hard Cover: includes a dustjacket and red or black slipcover with custom imprinting. 20 page minimum.
Book Price: from $150 for a 20 page 5×5 up to $750 for an 100 page 12×12
This book is also available with a leather cover or vegan-friendly faux leather cover; ask for a custom quote if you are interested in this version. A 11×12.5 vertical size is available in this option only.
Lay-flat panorama-friendly binding variant available in this version in 12×12, 10×10, and 8×8 (+20% upgrade cost)
Leather, fabric, and faux leather bound versions of this book are also available; please inquire for details.
Books from Other Printers:
Ah, but you say you’ve seen the books from Blurb/Lulu/Snapfish etc. and like them just fine (especially the prices)? While their quality cannot match the printers who make these books, they do have awfully friendly prices. Check out the “Just Design” options.