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I had one printed a few weeks ago. The quality was good for the price, but print quality is not as good as real photos. Delivery took almost 3 weeks. The software was easy to use, but I would like option to change the standard layouts. The heavier paper is not much better than standard. Yes, its thicker but not much better. I think its the printing process that is limiting the quality.
Quote: I had one printed a few weeks ago. The quality was good for the price, but print quality is not as good as real photos. Delivery took almost 3 weeks. The software was easy to use, but I would like option to change the standard layouts. The heavier paper is not much better than standard. Yes, its thicker but not much better. I think its the printing process that is limiting the quality.
I can confirm all of the above. I used Blurb for a wedding I did a few months ago. The heavier paper is still not up the the quality of some others. I put the book in the bin.......
I can recommend Fotoinsight /Cewe photobooks if your are after decent quality at a low cost. If you want the top end for weddings etc try Graphic Studio or Colorworld Image.
Mike
If you want a good cheap option with excellent picture quality and the ability to change the format to whatever you want then look no further than Aldi. I ordered one of their hardback photobooks with 26 pages of reasonable images of Morwhellan Quay just to see what it would be like. Have to say I was very impressed. The only drawback is the size is just under A4 for the hardback and would probably not be suitable for anything more than a good photograph album. I have a book on its way from Blurb. My prize in the EPZ xmas draw. I also was disappointed with the fixed layout. Waiting to see what the quality is like though but was very very pleased to win the prize. 
oooh no its not for that , it`s a pressie for the missus this one still want it to look good tho!! dont want all that branding all over it though. any good photo books with out branding would be of huge interest to me. will check the aldi stuff out , like aldi buy my butties from there on my dinner
We can only speak as we find, and having done a few Blurb books, I have no complaints with the printing. My brother in law is a printer, and I thought he'd find fault if anyone would, but he was very impressed. I have taken a great amount of trouble with each shot, individually resizing, sharpening etc, and found it time well spent. There's part of an independant review here,
Quality:
Simply looking through the Blurb bookstore or taking a guided tour through the demo is proof enough of the caliber of professionalism and quality that each Blurb book offers.
Best of all, Blurb backs each book with generous return, refund and reprint policies, taking those extra steps to ensure the quality and integrity of each photo book.
Summary:
Blurb stands head-and-shoulders above most photo book publishers, providing a unique set of tools and applications to craft professional-grade, memorable photo books that are ideal for both personal and commercial purposes.
Although it lacks the sizing and binding options, as well as the community aspects of the top-rated sites, with a few improvements to both areas, Blurb would easily be a “TopTenREVIEWS Gold Medal Award” contender.
Hmmm - still waiting for a three book order which was marked as 'shipped' on the 4th of February. Blurb have passed the buck onto the Swiss Postal service (?!?!).
If you do use them, make sure you go for the trackable shipping option.
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