Book making

Over the last few weeks I have been doing fairly extensive research into book making. If I had had enough time, I probably would have gone with a Blurb, or Bob books book as these are well known and respected companies, whose results come out well in several reviews. However, as the turnaround time is 7-11 days for these services , it wasn't going to work for this particular project. I do have presentation methods already at home, (cardboard portfolio box with archival sleeves, leather "book" portfolio, but I just feel that this series is best suited to a book format. I carried on my investigations, looking at (amongst other things), DS colour labs, and independent book binding services. DS have a quick turnaround of 1-5 days, but when I started the process of making a book, I encountered issues:- the advanced software that they ask you to download is for pc only, which seems crazy to me, as so many photographers are mac users.  Another issue I encountered on the DS site was lack of choice available.  For instance, they advertise books 12" x 16" in a choice of colours, but when you actually come to order the book, they only have white available.

I extended my research into self-print inkjet fine art albums, and decided that I would try this method.  I feel that I am taking a risk with this, as the albums are pretty expensive,
Hahnemuhle inkjet album


I have purchased the Hahnemuhle book shown, so will print the images and then assemble the book.  I have made books before in previous modules so am comfortable with page layout, gutter allowances etc.

This will be a good opportunity to try this method out, with the potential of using it again in my final project next year.