Whenever I discover something like this I'm convinced that the book, in the printed and bound form we know and love, will never really die.
http://www.blurb.com/
Following this link will take you to a site wheer you can download software that allows the user to create their own book (assuming they have content). You can then have the finished product printed as a hardcopy.
It's even possible to convert your blog into a book:
http://www.blurb.com/partner/livejournal
There are some nice examples here:
http://www.blurb.com/make/flip/
Between this and the rise of the vanity press I don't think the printed word is going away any time soon. Books are just too convenient.
P.S: Question for Leonie: How would you catalogue a book printed by a vanity press?
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Java and Flash heavy - Scott
ReplyDeleteGood for schools - Michael and Janine, cost could be covered in course
Good colours - Sarah D
Well set out - clear and nice, not too cluttered
I particuarly like the idea of creating a book from a blog. At STS we are thinking of getting the upper primary to start blogging and I think it would be wonderful to give them a printed version of this in the end. However I'm not sure if the school would agree to paying for the books, I will just have to ask and see.
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