I've used Mag Cloud for 6 books - they were created for family and friends and all were reasonably priced. Perhaps my expectations were low and that's why I was satisfied. All were essentially one-off projects to commemorate an event or series of events and all were well received. All were 12X12 Spiral Wire-O bound on decent quality paper. I'll probably try a magazine layout next which is even more reasonably priced. Always appreciate your opinions. Thanks
I have been using MagCloud for 10 years to print a book I sell on my website. It is a travel guide to US Route 89 between Canada and Mexico. I have always been pleased with the quality of what I am producing. It is not intended to be a showcase for my photography. I also produce an annual calendar of my photographs which has also been more than satisfactory. I agree that MacClouds customer service is terrible but they have almost always resolved the issues I have brought to their attention. I have looked for alternatives but have not found another company that does order fulfillment. I sell 10 to 20 US Route 89 Road Trip Map Books a month and receive payment for my markup right after the first of each month. I'm glad to not have the hassle of stocking inventory and doing fulfillment myself. The website is usroute89.com. Thanks for writing this series of articles about self-publishing. I am in the process of designing a book of photographs and your articles are helping me think through the various alternatives.
I have used Mag Cloud for several books, and have always been satisfied with their work. I once had an issue, but I contacted them, and they resolved the issue. Considering the price, and their occasional discounts they offer I recommend them to anyone who just needs to make a couple of books from their images. I use InDesign to create my book which gives me complete control. If you're interested you can check out my books from my website:
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I've used Mag Cloud for 6 books - they were created for family and friends and all were reasonably priced. Perhaps my expectations were low and that's why I was satisfied. All were essentially one-off projects to commemorate an event or series of events and all were well received. All were 12X12 Spiral Wire-O bound on decent quality paper. I'll probably try a magazine layout next which is even more reasonably priced. Always appreciate your opinions. Thanks
I have been using MagCloud for 10 years to print a book I sell on my website. It is a travel guide to US Route 89 between Canada and Mexico. I have always been pleased with the quality of what I am producing. It is not intended to be a showcase for my photography. I also produce an annual calendar of my photographs which has also been more than satisfactory. I agree that MacClouds customer service is terrible but they have almost always resolved the issues I have brought to their attention. I have looked for alternatives but have not found another company that does order fulfillment. I sell 10 to 20 US Route 89 Road Trip Map Books a month and receive payment for my markup right after the first of each month. I'm glad to not have the hassle of stocking inventory and doing fulfillment myself. The website is usroute89.com. Thanks for writing this series of articles about self-publishing. I am in the process of designing a book of photographs and your articles are helping me think through the various alternatives.
I have used Mag Cloud for several books, and have always been satisfied with their work. I once had an issue, but I contacted them, and they resolved the issue. Considering the price, and their occasional discounts they offer I recommend them to anyone who just needs to make a couple of books from their images. I use InDesign to create my book which gives me complete control. If you're interested you can check out my books from my website:
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Just a note regarding the picture at the top. Note that it is the same spread as seen in the screenshot of this layout in a Part 3
https://paperarts.substack.com/p/become-a-better-photo-editor
Not a super precise way of evaluating color but should give one an idea. The WB for gray is absolutely neutral on the above picture.