genocolo Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island

I searched for best photo book provider but saw nothing recent.

I had used Mixbook some years ago. Is it still good or do you have some other to recommend?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

jvangorp Loc: Stickney, SD

I used Mixbook years ago as well and had good luck. I've used Blurb lately, book quality is good. maybe not as many graphics to choose from as Mixbooks. give them a look

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

On a scale of one to ten, they’re a ten. I think the easiest, feature rich software around to use or customize their page layouts.

I researched about eight companies a year and a half ago, chose MixBook, and couldn’t be happier. Their customer support group is also great.

Hip Coyote

Mixbook is very very good. I am a long time user, having done maybe 20 books with them. On line making of photo books is as easy as it can be. My only negatives are that they do not provide glossy paper (as far as I can tell) for their books and do not offer paper samples, even when I contacted customer service. I also requested they consider making boxes for their books so small keepsakes from trips can be kept with the book. They declined. ALWAYS ALWAYS WAIT FOR COUPONS ON MIXBOOK.!!!

I am putting together a book, via the feature in LRC, which is not very intuitive. I tried that because a fellow photo club member uses it, the integration between LRC and the software allow for image titles to be automatically placed in the book. Blurb, the publisher, uses Mohawk Paper of many types, so it is top notch. I quickly peeked at the online version of Blurb and it seems easy enough. From what I can tell, the prices are about the same. Blurb also has a cheaper "magazine" type book should one want to give out many copies. Blurb also offers a way to make a test copy of a book...it looks like you order a test run and you get a few pages to makes sure your book is as you might want it. I'd do this if I were a wedding photog or something like that. For a vacation? Nope. A downside is Blurb insists on putting their trademark on the book, I think at the back. If you do not want the mark, you pay a premium.

Shutterfly is another provider. Like the two above, their on line software is not difficult to use. And if you are a Costco member, you get an automatic 50% off photo items. I can't speak to their paper quality.

For a one and done, I'd use Mixbook. Did I say coupon? I meant to say coupon!!

hpucker99 Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

I have used Mixbook the last few years to make photo books of my grandkids. I can make a book that lays flat with thick pages that survive young eager hands. Otherwise, I use Shutterfly.

rcurrie Loc: Kingsport, TN

Check out Printique. I have made many Books with them and all have been of good quality.

Michael1079 Loc: Indiana

Mt two cents: I believe Mix Book does a very good job. Just two weeks ago I had a photo book put together for a new grandniece, and I (and her mother) were very pleased with how it turned out. A few years ago we had one order that was mis-delivered - we received notice that it had been delivered but we never received it. Mix Book replaced it immediately, with no argument, and free of charge. Last, they always run specials and discounts, so it seems a win-win...