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Post by NSNart on Feb 28, 2012 19:15:14 GMT -8
Within the next couple of months I want to release a limited (100 copies?) hard cover art book featuring Steven Russell Black's series of DRAWINGS A DAY( www.nsnart.com/ArtistGalleryRoom.asp?ArtistId=1517 ). An internet search of printers leads to more questions than answers. So, I was looking for advice/a starting point from anyone that has done something similar. I DO NOT live in a major city. The nearest city is about 3hrs away (Phoenix or San Diego) Thanks for any input(and I hope I posted this in the correct section) Mike
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Post by mistersmith on Mar 1, 2012 15:40:26 GMT -8
Dealing with a commercial printer is going to be a huge pain and most would probably turn you down because of your low volume. The ones that would give you a quote are going to ask a TON of very specific questions -- what software you're doing the layout in, in what size and resolution do you plan on supplying your images, what kind of binding do you want, what kind of paper stock, etc. I used to deal with book and magazine printers all the time and getting what you want is going to drive you to madness. The best bet is probably to lay the book out yourself and go with a boutique "self-publisher" like this: www.ubuildabook.com/art-book.htmlI've never seen their work, so I'm not vouching for that place specifically, but the samples on the site seem pretty cool. A friend self-published a graffiti/travel photography book a while back, it came out pretty good, I'll see who did that one when I get home.
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Post by mistersmith on Mar 2, 2012 9:59:54 GMT -8
My friend that did the graffiti book used Blurb. It came out ok. He did a soft-cover/perfect bound, and it's held up over the years. Could be something to check out. Here's the book: www.blurb.com/books/487068
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Post by NSNart on Mar 2, 2012 12:52:00 GMT -8
MisterSmith, Thanks for the replies and effort. I will look in to your suggestions. Just recently I got an Eliza Frye book from a KICKSTARTER program. The book looks VERY good. So, I am also looking int the publisher she used, www.sheridan.com/ . They have a print on demand, where you can get 1-500 books. So that fits my 100 book limit. And they also have the "regular" printing method, but the minimum is 250. I am willing to do 250, my OCD just likes the number 100 better. Mike www.NSNart.com
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Post by NSNart on Jan 29, 2014 21:37:10 GMT -8
It took us a little longer than expected, but we finally got the book produced. Limited to only 100. Each book is hand signed and numbered with a unique sketch. Thanks to everyone that checked out and supported the project.
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