Saturday 30 June 2012

What To Know About Coffee Table Book Printing

By Laura Gallagher


You might think that the digital era has pushed aside the popularity of coffee table book printing. This turns out not to be the case, after all. Self-publishing has opened the doors to a new wave of people wanting to create and see their own versions of these books come to life. Devise your own plan to add this type of keepsake to your collection.

This type of project can be tackled much like you would a scrapbook or photo album that you are putting together for your own enjoyment. Think about the topics you want to cover, photos you want to include, and come up with the 'spine' or outline of your topic. You can either write this out in bullet points or go with movable small notes from a notepad to help you plan topics and information.

Define what type of book you want to do, and then gather as much material as you want. Start culling through and doing a self-edit so that only the best of your material is used. Take care that the collection is streamlined to only what is necessary to tell your story.

Your idea for the project may lead you to a publishing company for wider distribution. A publishing agent can help you if you want to go this path toward publication. This way of publishing, if it works out, can help pay the costs of printing and start you on a journey as a published author.

Another route that can be easier than agent-publishing deal scenario is self-publishing. More companies are offering this as a way to either sell copies to an audience or print up enough for your own use, such as gifts to friends and family. Going this route may be the quickest way to make your project come to life as a real printed product.

This type of individualized publishing can be the perfect solution when you want to present your finished product as a gift to someone, or keep the story line personal or about your family. Consider this format an enhanced scrapbook, done in a professional manner to tell your own story. Think of the possibilities in chronicling your own story or that of your children.

If you decide to go with self-publishing, you can compare the costs of different bulk runs of books online. You also could ask around among your friends as to whether they have taken on similar projects. You may find that there are specific publishing houses they recommend or have found deals with at different times of the year, such as holidays.

coffee table book printing can be a rewarding result of a project that may have taken you years to formulate and see to completion. A collection of photographs, recipes, stories or other elements can make a wonderful keepsake with this special type of printing. Take time to find a publisher, and then get on with your idea that defines a special interest.




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