It's a bit odd that PNG isn't supported by the software - it's not as though it's an unusual or rare format.įigure 55: The MyPublisher book building software. The back of my book was a PNG file, so after I converted it to JPEG, the book-building process could continue. Selecting the images was next, but I discovered that MyPublisher doesn't like PNG images:įigure 54: No PNG files for you with MyPublisher. They also offer the typical picture window option, but I've never been a fan of those. I selected Just Photos, since all my photos are full-page images, and opted for the Book Jacket as the cover style. After selecting the books size, I was presented with a choice of ten different book styles, including Bestseller, Wedding, Baby Boy, Travel, Collage, and others. This visually-driven approach is much nicer than the text-based drop-down menu approach from the companies that use the My Photo Books software. The first few screens are selecting the product you want to build - photo book, calendar, greeting cards, or book jacket - followed by the size. Building the BookĪfter downloading the 11 MB MyPublisher 4.0 software client (the current version as of April 2011 is version 6.0), it installed quickly and I was starting to build my book within a couple of minutes. They now offer photo finish (image wrap), book jacket, linen or leather covers. The quarter-inch and three-quarter inch sizes are curious - there are only so many brands of high-end printing presses in the world, so I wonder why MyPublisher has such unique sizes? MyPublisher uses "premium 115-pound high-gloss archival quality paper" in their Classic Hardcover books. They also offer a book style called the "My Mini" which is a small 2.75" x 3.5", 20 page softcover book. Softcover books can also be created at the 7.75" x 5.75" in size. MyPublisher is one of the heavyweights in the photo book industry - they've built and shipped more than 5 million books since 2002. MyPublisher now has photo finish (image wrap) covers, lay-flat pages, and a Super Gloss Printing option that has to be seen to be believed. This section of the review has been updated as of April 2011 with new book options.
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