The Photobook Press Blog

Softcover books have become one of the most popular binding solutions. Versatile, quick and affordable to print, they’ve become quite ubiquitous when compared to hardcover books. Below are some additional benefits you’ll gain by using them. Exceptional Durability One of the biggest myths surrounding paperbacks is that they’re flimsy and degrade easily. While this may have been true with the cheaper paperbacks that were sold in the past, today’s binding processes make the books exceptionally durable, which ensures they will stand the test of time. For instance, books which are Smyth sewn will remain flat when put down and might even bend over backwards if you need to place it within the copy machine. Ideal for Fast Runs When speed is a priority soft covered binding is the best solution. This is because paperbacks will be printed rapidly, which makes them perfect for runs which must be distributed as quickly[...]

As a new parent, you undoubtedly have a vast array of photos already collected of your new family addition. Keeping them in your computer and on your phone are fine, but you may also want to put together a baby photo book. Of course, that presents a dilemma: Which baby book photo will be on the cover, which on the pages in between, and which on the back cover? You might end up adding a lot more pages or even making more than one book! That's okay. You can't have too many pictures of your bouncing baby boy or girl. Make several books and you can send one to grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, and anyone else who might want one. Your baby pictures would also go well on a photo calendar for next year. Grandma and grandpa would surely love one of those. Let's look at some of the things[...]

Can you remember the last time you designed your travel books? What was the best part? If you're like most people, you probably enjoyed discovering new places and experiences. But even if your trip took you to a familiar destination, chances are you found aspects of it that were new and different. That's because no two trips are ever exactly alike. That's why I encourage everyone to start writing their own travel journal. By doing so, you'll be able to capture all of the amazing moments—both big and small—that make up your unique adventure. You'll also have a wonderful record of your travels to look back on and share with friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Start documenting your travels today! To Keep Track Of Your Travels For some people, travel is a casual affair. They may take a few trips each year, but they don't keep[...]

Graduation is that time in your life when you reach the peak of what you want to achieve. With your achievement comes a lot of well-wishes, and of course gifts from those who have believed in your efforts all these years. You will definitely be more than elated receiving all of these things from friends and family. In turn, you need to reward them by writing personalized graduation thank you cards to each one. Wonder what to write on it? Why Does that Even Matter? It is a way of acknowledging the person and telling them that you received their gifts and well-wishes. It would be more than gratifying for these people to know that their efforts are appreciated. A personalized thank you card is a way to convey how you feel, and to express how thankful you are to every one who had been there for you. Nothing beats[...]

Photos are an easy but perfect way to capture memories. But what if you don't have enough photos of specific memories to fill an album? Or what if you want to share photos with friends and family but don't want to send them a stack of prints? Mini photo albums are the perfect solution! They're small, so they're easy to carry around, and they hold just enough photos for you to share your memories with others. There are so many events in our daily life routines that create memories. Weekend Getaway and Travel A simple weekend getaway is one of the easiest, most fulfilling ways to rejuvenate and relax. Whether the reason is to take a break from work or simply want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a few days away can do wonders for your mental and physical health. One way you can remember your[...]

Marketing is all about getting your message to your target audience in the most appealing way possible. To do so, one cannot go without an eye-catching copy and design. For those looking to publish their marketing material, while there are many options available, why not go for layflat photo books that can best present your content? What Are Layflat Books? Before we go into anything else, let’s first quickly understand our subject matter. Layflat books are photo books that have a type of binding that uses one continuous sheet of Photo Lustre paper for each page. When opened, each page spread lays completely flat across the center fold.  Most people would be familiar with layflat books by associating them with weddings, as they were traditionally only sold to be used as wedding photo albums. In recent years, layflat photo books have been gaining in popularity and traction as more websites[...]