This is the second post in a series of posts detailing how I use MagCloud products in support of an ongoing Blurb project. But before I go into detail I have a confession to make. I distinctly remember myself saying … Read More
Creative: Using MagCloud to Support Blurb, Flyer
Hey Kids, Me again. Everyone knows about Magcloud right? You’ve heard me talk about it again and again, but just to be sure….. You can see a few of my Magcloud publications here and here. In short, Magcloud is another … Read More
Creative: Creative Pro Week Day Four and Goodbye
Yep, it’s over. We have packed up from our fruitful week of POD books, custom offset books, magazines, eBooks, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and as you can see, lots and lots and lots of cake and Coke. Not me eating these … Read More
Creative: Blurb Stop
(Sydney based super creative Jess Scully.) I’ve never written much about my visits to Blurb. Not sure why because there is always a lot going on. Cool, talented people doing cool and talented things. Yesterday I was asked to volunteer … Read More
Creative: ESSAY, Issue Three Sneak Peek
Okay, I’m finding my stride. This feels really good now. Ideas, thoughts, test books, prints, experimentations, transgressions, etc. Issue Three, sneak peek. “Notes from California,” which will be an ongoing theme here at Shifter/ESSAY. Single shots, single servings. Journal notes. … Read More
Creative: ESSAY Issue Two
Issue Two Trade Issue Two Magazine I’m not a huge fan of this issue. How is that for a sales pitch? Yep, I said it. I told you I would be honest about my latest self-pub project. I got excited. … Read More
Creative: ESSAY Issue One Goes Live
Deep breath. Where to start. Essay Issue One Trade Essay Issue One Magazine Content is exactly the same for both formats. What I’ve learned. (This post was written months ago, and I’m about to begin issue five!) 1. I’m grading … Read More
Creative: Blurb’s Client Service and Volume Discounts
I get a lot of questions about this, and I find that many people don’t actually know Blurb supplies these services. What services? I thought you would never ask. Let’s start with Client Services and Volume Order. Say you need … Read More
Creative: ESSAY Magazine, Issue One, Update Three
My second set of test copies. Getting closer. This project has been the most entertaining photo-related endeavor in a long, long time. And I didn’t even shoot anything new! I can’t stress this enough. You COULD, and in many cases, … Read More
Creative: Blurb Tips 0011 Change Format Tool
Blurb Bookwright is a damn good software. I know it’s not sexy to think that about a free, downloadable anything but it’s true. I have InDesign, I’m learning InDesign and I both use and love InDesign, but there is something … Read More
Creative: ESSAY Magazine, Issue One, Update Two
Have I told you how excited I am about this project? I’m not entirely sure why, but I am. It could be the fact I haven’t published in a while. It could be because it’s always amazing to see your … Read More
Creative: More Blurb Mobile Books
I can’t stop myself. A new tool. Gotta test it out. Again and again. I’ve already posted about this new tool from Blurb, but I created more books and thought I’d post about them too. This time a barrage of … Read More
Creative: “ESSAY” the New Series
OKAY PEOPLE. I WROTE THIS POST WEEKS AGO. THIS SERIES IS GOING LIVE BUT SO MANY THINGS HAVE CHANGED. I’M GOING TO POST THIS POST ANYWAY THEN FILL YOU IN ON THE DETAILS AS I MOVE ALONG. AM AS EXCITED … Read More
Creative: Blurb Tips, Get the Most out of Magazine
Magazine. Even the sound of it sets us all in motion. But how do you get the most out of this format? Well, first you have to test it, create with it, experiment with design and then ultimately USE this … Read More
Creative: Blurb Tip 0010 Software
“Black Mesa” was created using Blurb Bookwright software. Confused about what software to use when you finally decide to make a Blurb book? Let me help you. I give a short break down of six different options. No official Blurb … Read More
Creative: Photo Chicago IV +
One of the great things about working at Blurb is I get to work with this guy named Kent. Kent and I have traveled near and far, and trust me when I tell you we’ve seen our fair share of … Read More
Creative: Caffeine and Concrete Volume 20
You should all know Lorenzo Princi by now. I’ve featured his work here several times, but guess what? I’m going to feature him again. Right now. But this time there is a special twist. This time his striking publication features … Read More
Creative: Serif & Silver Compendium Pryme Edition
I’ve featured Serif and Silver before, but I wanted to bring your attention to another Nate Matos creation based on a limited edition collection of the publication. The Compendium Pryme Edition. You’ve heard me say this before, but there are … Read More