How to Self-Publish a Coffee Table Art Book

Self publishing has never been so easy. Formerly the domain of artists with publishing contracts, everyone from aspiring photographers to hobbyists wanting to create a record of recent vacations can publish a handsome photo book.

Instructions

1

Select a self-publishing company to work with. There are several companies online that allow you to publish and sell your book through their site with no set up fee.

2

Download the soft wear that the company you choose uses. For example, the publisher Blurb uses software called BookSmart.

3

Select the photos you want to use for your book and format them (change file sizes, color correct).

4

Import photos into publishing software.

5

Determine price of book and how many you want to publish. Many online printers have no minimum and will let you order as few as one copy!

6

Send the word out to friends and family that your book has been published and is for sale!