Blurb is an internet platform for designing printing and making books, with an emphasis of image based interiors. It is a great break through for anyone looking or dreaming of publishing their own books at an affordable price.
During a module during first year, we were asked to design our own book based on a set of of our work, we had to design and create a book template which could be printed and process through Blurb. I chose to create a minimal looking design to put all of the emphasis on the dead pan portraits from a past series of images looking into the way that people react when confronted with a camera.
I will continue creating book templates on Blurb in the future and hopefully one day I will be able to afford to get some work printed by the company. I am very interested in the idea of using Blurb as a portfolio, as David Oates mentioned. After looking into this idea, I believed that using a book as a portfolio wouldn't be practice because I find myself constantly wanting to add more and more current work to my every changing portfolio and with a book I would not be able to do this. I believe that due to this, a portfolio or portfolio box would be more suitable because of the detachable sleeves for individual images.
Below are some examples of books that others have published, being designed by themselves.
I especially like the versatility of blurb and how it allows you to change most elements of the design. Overall, I am glad to have been told about this great website and I will defiantly be using this in the future.
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