Introduction to Documentary Photography

Introduction to Documentary Photography

Award-winning photographer and author Dan Milnor talks about what it takes to become a documentary photographer and how to stay the course while doing it. I love documentary photography and ...

11 Photography Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

11 Photography Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

A few simple tips can go a long way toward improving your photography skills. Check out Dan Milnor’s advice for avoiding common pitfalls behind the lens. Those of us who ...

Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson

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 ...

How to Market Yourself

Promoting & Marketing

How to Market Yourself

Undivided attention is the currency of our time. We live in an “Attention Economy”.That’s why, perhaps more so than at any other point in history, knowing how to market ...

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

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 ...

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

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

Rohingyatographer Magazine: Behind the Zine with Sahat Zia Hero

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 ...

Slamming Bricks: Behind the Book with Avery Brooks

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 ...

The Dog Named Yes: Behind the Book with Susan Tanabe

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 ...

Garden Journal Ideas

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 ...

Bunny: Behind the Book with Dave Herington

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 ...

Art Quilts XXVI: Behind the Book with Vision Gallery

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 ...

Dear Black Women: Behind the Book with Jewel Guy

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 ...

Blurb Creator Stories

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 ...

Cyanimals: Behind the Book with Amy Jasek

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 ...

Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson

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 ...

Articulated Soul: Behind the Book with Josie Rozell

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 . ...

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

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 ...

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

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 ...

Behind the Book with Jane Powers

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 ...

From Paintings to Storybooks: A Conversation with Layla Luna

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 ...

UNUSUALLY cute. Behind the Book with Zoe Sidhom

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 ...

Behind the Book: Chasing Magic

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 ...

Dear Mom Love Johnny: A Family History in Letters

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, ...

A Family Project: Cobbled Together

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 ...

Art and Activism with J LeShaé

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 ...

5 Coffee Table Books We Love

Ideas & Examples

5 Coffee Table Books We Love

Sometimes all you need to kickstart your photo book project is a boost of visual inspiration. Bold photo layouts. Fresh design ideas. Creative cover styles. We’re right there with ...

Dan Milnor: Setting Creative Limits

Ideas & Examples

Dan Milnor: Setting Creative Limits

Sometimes what we need to be successful book-makers is a good set of limits. Yes, you heard me, limits. We’ve been taught to believe that “no limits,” is always ...

2021 Creative Trends

Ideas & Examples

2021 Creative Trends

Coming out of a year like no other, many of us are eager to find new sources of inspiration and fresh perspectives—in book-making and beyond. As artists, writers, and ...

Behind the Book with Bridget Callahan

Ideas & Examples

Behind the Book with Bridget Callahan

Bridget Callahan found a beautiful way to celebrate her grandmother’s life and culinary traditions in creating The Not-So-Italian Italian Cookbook. Special kitchen memories, family history, and geography are all ...

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