Why Blurb?
We’re the ultimate platform for visual books. Let us guide you from start to finish and help you make a book you can share with the world. Choose from a range of options when it comes to our free tools, format and trim sizes, paper selections, and distribution options. From beginner to pro, we’ll set you up for success.
Choose a FormatWe have formats for any project, including Trade Books that are priced to sell, Photo Books that offer options and luxury, and Magazines for serial content.
Select Your ToolWhether you’re a beginner or a pro, we offer complete control with our free book creation tools for all skill levels. If you use InDesign, have a PDF, or need a free tool, we can help.
Set up for SaleYou can promote and sell your book in a range of ways, including in the Blurb Bookstore, on Amazon, and with worldwide online retailers.
Sample Case Studies
Cookbook
Seasonal Recipes Cookbook
Tool: BookWright, Blog-to-Book
Hardcover 8x10 ImageWrap Trade Book, 120 pages
Tool: BookWright, Blog-to-Book
Hardcover 8x10 ImageWrap Trade Book, 120 pages
Printed digitally on-demand
Sold on Amazon (through Ingram)
Base Price: $37.39
Retail Price: $45.00
Profit: $7.61
Sold on Amazon (through Ingram)
Base Price: $37.39
Retail Price: $45.00
Profit: $7.61
Children's Book
Educational Children’s Book
Tool: BookWright
Softcover 7x7 Photo Book, 34 pages
Tool: BookWright
Softcover 7x7 Photo Book, 34 pages
Volume Printed digitally, 300 copies
Sold in person
Base price, $17.79 (- 25% Volume Discount = $13.34 per book)
Retail Price: $24.99
Profit per copy: $11.65
Sold in person
Base price, $17.79 (- 25% Volume Discount = $13.34 per book)
Retail Price: $24.99
Profit per copy: $11.65
Photography Book
High-end Monograph
Tool: Plugin for Adobe InDesign
Hardcover 12x12 ImageWrap Photo Book, 168 pages
Tool: Plugin for Adobe InDesign
Hardcover 12x12 ImageWrap Photo Book, 168 pages
Printed offset, 1000 copies, shipped to Blurb storage
Sold on photographer’s website
Base price: $19.00 (includes shipping and storage)
Retail Price: $75.00
Profit per copy: $56.00
Sold on photographer’s website
Base price: $19.00 (includes shipping and storage)
Retail Price: $75.00
Profit per copy: $56.00
