... And many thanks to you all

[shadowfox]

I finished my photo-book.



Inspired by many including Craig Nelson (the chief here) and Mark Colman (Major Black) and others, I took advantage of the self-publishing technology to produce an honest to goodness photo-book.

It's 146-pages result of months of work.  It is neither as easy nor it is as effortless as I though at first.  And I couldn't have done it without the support of my family.  Of which you all here are -- in a sense -- an extension of.

Please take a read here for more info on what this photo-book is about. Comments and critiques are of course welcome.

And if you're bored/rich enough to buy a copy, I'll extend this guarantee (only to Nelsonfoto members in good standing):

If you do not like the book for any reason, please send it back to me, I'll refund your purchase price *and* shipping.  Under one condition, you must tell me what to improve on.

[Philip]

Congratulations! 

Philip

[Wayne]

Congratulations Will! That looks fantastic and what a great title.

I admire both your pictures and your writing, so this book is bound to be a winner.

[Julio1fer]

Well done, Will - congratulations!

[CarlosE]

Congratulations Will !!!

And this it's only the beginning... YOU CAN TO DO IT !!!

Regards,
Carlos

[Fletch]

I finished my photo-book.

 Very nice looking book Will.  I like that it's already published and it's obtainable right now.
If only I could scrape up some change....

-Mike

[shadowfox]

See, y'all are so supportive, thank you!

Wayne, your photos and writings are one of my source of inspiration, thank you for those.

Mike, I'll sent you a PM.

[sebastian toombs]

they say you cant judge a book by its cover...   but i do really like the cover.

nice work!

[jake]

Excellent news. Good for you taking the initiative to do a bit more with your work!  :cool:

[lesged]

Looks great! Wish you all the best. Hope it's a big success.

[edthened]

Och lookin awfie good Will  :cool:

Och Will, cos av nae munie , can a buy yer book on a nae deposit an up tae three yeers tae pae basis :-) :-)

[P C Headland]

Congratulations!

Which publishing service did you use, and how did you find the quality?

[shadowfox]

Thanks all for the moral support.

My true wish is to have enough money to order one for everyone here, since I value your inputs.

That includes you, Ed

Paul, I use blurb dot com.  I've been using their service for almost three years now, it all started when I made a photo-book for my daughter's birthday two years ago, it was a big hit at the birthday party, so I've been using their service since.

Quality-wise, It's actually very good. 

I was surprised when I received the prototype book (the one in the pictures), the black and white contrast was preserved (although I already compensated for darkening when I upload the digital images).  And I like the look of the overall binding, it does look like a photo-book you can buy in the bookstore.

[Tom Hildreth]

Great work, Will. 
Just curious-was getting an ISBN number part of the publishing process?
(I'm wondering how much trouble and $$ is involved in getting an ISBN). 

[Bill Salati]

Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment. Best of luck with it.