If you adjust the default page template cell sizes- save them as 'Custom' templates. The default Blurb book page sizes could be limiting for some, I have worked only with the available page sizes. Stick with one common font typeface throughout the book. Text is best written in a word editor and then copy-and-paste into the book text cells. Set your Book preferences (Menu > Book > Book Preferences) and a starting default layout (Auto Layout panel > Presets ) before you place the images.
Start with a Standard Collection of images, then after opening the book and creating a "Saved Book Collection" work only from the Book Collection (delete the original Standard Collection)
I am not a "Text" kind of person so my books are mostly "Picture" books. I like it that I do not have to export any images, or create jpg copies, or export pdfs, it's all done within Lightroom, and as you are aware- it's all in the catalog. The Book Module is very similar in function to BookSmart, so you should have a quick transition. I have found that with time I have come to appreciate the ease with which I can make a book within Lightroom, and not need extra software. So really using the Book module to create a book would only have to save the design of the pages and the text.ĭoes anyone have experience using the Book module for large books with good amounts of text and have any comments on whether using the Book module was a good overall experience or not?įirst a disclaimer- I have not produced many books! I do not claim expertise. I suppose using the photos in the Book module doesn't actually increase the catelogue size. One of my concerns is whether or not creating these large book projects in Lightroom might cause performance issues with Lightroom and the Lightroom catalog.īut perhaps I am thinking about this concern backwards since Lightroom does not actually export the edited photo to be used in the Book module. I'm trying to decide whether I make my next photo book in Lightroom directly or using Booksmart. And of course it is just different in how you design a page so it isn't as familiar a tool. I like the idea of creating my books directly in Lightroom but I also know that the Book module lacks some features of Booksmart (such as borders around photos and a spelling checker). My books are typically 200-250 pages and generally contain about 500 photos and lots of text. You can also order a cheaper hardcover without a dust jacket, but it only comes in white (and inexplicably, no cream paper as an option).I've used Blurb's Booksmart to make photos books for about 8 years. (I picked red.) Dust jacket can be gloss or matte, and you can emboss spine text for free in gold, white, or black. The linen cover can be in one of six colours: blue, black, red, green, gray, or tan. Colour is available even on natural/cream paper, but that raises the price. There’s a choice between 50# and 60# paper. You can choose a cheaper hardcover without a dust jacket. Book size can be 6"×9", but also go down to 5½"×8½", and even 4¼"圆¾". You can choose a cheaper hardcover without a dust jacket (but with any colour image printed on it).īookBaby: 24–1,000 pages. Book size can be 6"×9", but also go down to 5"×8". I’m only listing options related to my project many of the services have more possibilities including large dimensions, glossy paper, photo books, etc.īlurb: 24–480 pages. The worst deal: BookBaby is the slowest and most expensive (both printing and shipping costs). The best deal: Clearly, Nook Press is the cheapest and fastest at the same time. Nook Press: 3 business days for print, delivery options from economy for $5.50, to 2–3 business days for $20.50.Lulu: 3–5 business days for print, delivery options from mail (2–6 business days) for $4.99, to express (1 business day) for $39.99.BookBaby: 7 business days for print, delivery options from economy for $15.49, to next-day for a staggering $56.90.Blurb: 3–5 business days for print (I think… I inferred it), delivery options from economy for $3.99, to one-day for $21.99.Note: BookBaby doesn’t allow you to get 2–24 copies, only one or 25+. Printing prices were as follows (per one copy, excluding tax and shipping): I ordered one copy of the book from each of the four services. I found these four:Ī few others I learned of were too expensive ( Lightning Press, Infinity Publishing, Best Book Printing), offered only paperback ( CreateSpace), or seemed cumbersome ( Lightning Source required a new account to be approved manually!?) If there are more that fit the bill, please let me know. I wanted to find a printing service that would allow you to get a small batch of 15 copies, preceded by a 1-copy proof print, relatively cheaply.
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