Find your book format

Confused about book formats? Not sure if you should make a photo book, trade book, magazine, or PDF? This handy self-publishing infographic will help you out.

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Photo Books

Perfect for: Family archives, Fine art books, Travel books, Portfolios

• Get the best color and clarity for your photos with six different paper options including Layflat
• Six size options fit a range of work—from small and social to grand and formal
• Connect easily with social media profiles so special moments aren’t stuck online
• Made with any Blurb Tool

Trade Books

Perfect for: Novels, Poetry books, Memoirs, Non-fiction books

• Priced to sell and printed with a free ISBN for wider distribution
• Four print options make for the best balance between cost and caliber
• Standard Color Printing still offers rich black ink and deep colors without striations
• Made with Blurb BookWright, PDF Uploader, or Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign

Magazine

Perfect for: Serial content, city guides, adoption profiles, years in review

• The traditional home for shorter or repeated publications
• Great for catalogs, work samples, and portfolios intended for promotion
• Two print options, which suit either high-art or sales content
• Made with Blurb BookWright, PDF Uploader, or Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign

PDF

Perfect for: Cookbooks, Novels, Poetry books, Memoirs

• Carry it anywhere, send it everywhere
• Compatible with most e-readers, including Amazon Kindle, Apple, and Android devices
• Made with Blurb BookWright, PDF Uploader, or Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign

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