

Ideas & Examples
A lot has happened in the two years since our last chat with National Geographic photographer and children’s book author Kike Calvo. We caught up with Calvo to discuss ...

Ideas & Examples
Behind the Book with Ally Zlatar: the monsters are alive
Ally Zlatar is an artist and activist whose work explores the intersections of mental health, art, and inclusion. After struggling to find a traditional publisher willing to publish her ...

Ideas & Examples
Mixed: Behind the Book with Cameron Mouton
Reading Mixed is going on a journey of heartbreak and love, mental illness and joy, rage and tenderness. It's a vulnerable look at the experience of a woman of ...

Ideas & Examples
Behind the Book: Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns by Kristen McDonnell
YouTuber and Blurb bestseller Kristen McDonnell shares her self-publishing success story and the many lessons she learned along the way.
Your book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns has ...

Ideas & Examples
Rohingyatographer Magazine: Behind the Zine with Sahat Zia Hero
Sahat Zia Hero is the founder, editor, and photographer of Rohingyatographer Magazine, a new publication that showcases the work of photographers from the Rohingya community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh—the ...

Ideas & Examples
Slamming Bricks: Behind the Book with Avery Brooks
Pride started with a riot. That fierce, unapologetic spirit is at the heart of Slamming Bricks, an anthology of resistance and liberation born out of a slam poetry competition ...

Ideas & Examples
The Dog Named Yes: Behind the Book with Susan Tanabe
Collaborating with kids becomes a story all its own when one mother finds the perfect children’s book illustrators right under her nose.
What was your inspiration for writing this book?
It’s ...

Ideas & Examples, Tips & Tricks
Garden Journal Ideas
Gearing up to do some gardening? You’ve got your tools ready, but wait! Whether you’re just digging into this hobby or you’re a seasoned green thumb, you might be ...

Ideas & Examples
Bunny: Behind the Book with Dave Herington
Stage tech, tour manager, photographer, and now bookmaker Dave Herington explains his journey from punk band photographer to publishing pro and what he’s learned along the way.
The first (and ...

Ideas & Examples
Art Quilts XXVI: Behind the Book with Vision Gallery
In its 26th year, Art Quilts is an exhibition of powerful storytelling told through the medium of fabric. We spoke with book creator Peter Bugg to find out more ...

Ideas & Examples
Dear Black Women: Behind the Book with Jewel Guy
Jewel Guy explores what honesty and healing can create for Black women with her exceptional book of challenging prompts and curious questions.
How did you come up with the idea ...

Ideas & Examples
Blurb Creator Stories
#WhyIBlurb
Every creator has a story behind their story. We sat down with a few Blurb authors to learn more about what inspires them, their favorite part of the book-making ...

Ideas & Examples
Cyanimals: Behind the Book with Amy Jasek
The story of Cyanimals is one of collaboration and exploration by two creative family members, Amy Jasek and her daughter, Louise Jasek Calder. It all started under the sun with ...

Ideas & Examples
Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson
If someone told you about a book that combined beginner yoga poses with a tale of the creation of the universe, would you picture a children’s book? Denise Lyn ...

Ideas & Examples
Articulated Soul: Behind the Book with Josie Rozell
A change of scenery can inspire any artist. It’s no wonder that living and traveling around the world has shaped Josie Rozell’s creative process and her book, Articulated Soul . ...

Ideas & Examples
Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz
For McKenna Ganz, exploring new places and celebrating culinary traditions go hand in hand. Her taste for adventure and love of food inspired her to create a fabulous cookbook ...

Ideas & Examples
The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland
We've always believed in the power of sharing stories to bring individuals and communities together. So when we came across The Out Mag we couldn't wait to find out ...

Ideas & Examples
Behind the Book with Jane Powers
What do delicious drinks and vibrant designs have in common? They both have starring roles in Fruitful: A Book of Unabashedly Fruity Cocktails, by Jane Powers. We love everything ...

Ideas & Examples
From Paintings to Storybooks: A Conversation with Layla Luna
Take one peek at the cover of Lolly & Oliver, and you’ll be ready to follow your new storybook friends on an ocean adventure, into outer space—or just about ...

Ideas & Examples
UNUSUALLY cute. Behind the Book with Zoe Sidhom
For her architectural thesis project, Zoe Sidhom printed a truly original book that puts her design skills, knowledge, and research on center stage. It’s called UNUSUALLY cute. and we ...

Ideas & Examples, Photography
Behind the Book: Chasing Magic
Photography shown in hero image by Brynn A. Schmidt, Kathy Linford, and Maricel Quesada Jara
For every breathtaking landscape or wildlife photo, there’s often a personal story or tale of ...

Ideas & Examples
Dear Mom Love Johnny: A Family History in Letters
Kathleen Monahan had long envisioned creating a personal keepsake featuring a series of handwritten letters from her late father. The hardcover photo book she created, Dear Mom Love Johnny, ...

Ideas & Examples
A Family Project: Cobbled Together
Documenting the world around him through photography is second nature to J. Ashley Nixon. From developing communities in Peru to music festivals in Canada, he has a knack for ...

Ideas & Examples
Art and Activism with J LeShaé
As soon as we saw, Born Again: An Introduction to the Case for Self-Study we knew it was something special. From the stunning design to the powerful message it ...