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The pointless book is an addition to the youtube channel of vlogger, alfie deyes. I have been a long time user but they are unable to print photo books true to the original images. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Blurb distinct from the back book cover blurb is this 12 line endorsement of a book by a celebrity or another author that sits on the books front cover. Create your own unique greeting on a book series card from zazzle. If you are in that category, the pointless joke book is for you. Feb 10, 2016 how to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. Do your best impression of someone talking in the following accents and ask your friends to guess the country. Sep 03, 2015 icc profile for blurb publishing sep 3, 2015 i have been doing research on lightrooms book module but nowhere do they say what picture file types are sent to blurb. Who does blurb use to print ondemand beautiful photo books. In the cards by jamie beck meet your next favorite book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading stepbrother love. Thanks to dale ward and the rest of the tech guys at the seminary for making the video. May 20, 2012 blurb uses a network of independent print partners, together known as the blurb printer network, printing locally at multiple locations in the us as well as in europe, canada, and australia.
The pointless book will have something silly to keep you chuckling until then. The finished book file can be outputted as both an ebook and print book. Some enjoy surprising, obvious or random punchlines that make no sense at all. For distribution, blurb provides an ecommerce platform that enables customers to distribute directly to.
Who does blurb use to print ondemand beautiful photo. If you are looking for a good book without a cliffhanger then look no further. Stepbrother love kindle edition by morissey, nathan j. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me. As it happens i could have got a much bigger discount by printing 100 and it turns out that i am selling well over 100 so lesson learned for next time. Here are some of the reasons you might need to write a book blurb. Most photographers will be interested in blurb s fantastic photo book abilities.
Jan 28, 2015 the finished book file can be outputted as both an ebook and print book. Fantasy book blurbs summary or tease, which do you. Their technical staff is obtuse and they use a biased color profile. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Some people enjoy jokes that are so stupid that they are funny. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide.
I decided to get blurb to print the staff are very helpful and the result is a great looking book my family absolutely cherish. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. Consider the blurb, one of the most pervasive, longestrunning and, at. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. But if you purchased or received a blurb gift card in the past, you can still use it to purchase items on our website. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Blurb ships to over 70 countries and has delivered more than 14 million books. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. Blurb are a wellrenowned printondemand company, and they offer numerous book printing options, with a variety of paper types, book bindings and other options.
Alfie invites you to join his online following as he challenges you to complete your journal of pointlessness and do virtually nothing with pride. Its the perennial question of whether the blurbs on book covers are still meaningful or have become just background noise. We ordered only the default, standard pages from each service. Alfie deyes the pointless books collection in tin box with 4 cards and 1 cream bag the pointless book,the pointless book 2 paperback january 1, 2015 by alfie deyes author 5. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. If youd prefer to skip the tutorial, you can download the layout and css in one handy little zip file.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Buy the pointless book collection by alfie deyes isbn. The blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at after the coverso take the time to get it right. Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. It contains a series of short stories that feature the same characters and locations and follow a rough chronological line. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. The company was founded in 2005 by eileen gittins and funded by canaan partners and anthem venture partners. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. All of the books we made for testing had hard covers, but the book we made with blurb got high marks for its extrasturdy cover. I didnt have enough confidence to place a bulk order so wanted an option that would allow me to print in batches to meet demand as it came in. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on blurbs. High quality blurb inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Blurb blurb is a creative platform and community that enables and encourages people to make books of the things they love. It uses divis blurb module to handle the card and icon and the button module to turn the entire card into a link. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. This is an activity book for adults, fully illustrated and packed with a host of games, activities and pranks. Then theres the blurb which is only other writers praising the book or. This is an idea i had for the services section of the front page of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading under my heel the kurtherian gambit book 6. Blurb provide multiple options for creating books, allowing you to use either their booksmart software, webbased bookify, a plugin for adobe indesign, or you can do your own thing. I chose blurb to print my self published photo book. Buy greeting cards postcards books online blurb books. The ultimate guide to starting your own greeting card business from home. Alfie deyes the pointless books collection in tin box with 4 cards and 1 cream bag.
Buy the pointless book by alfie deyes from waterstones today. Each story is self contained, but the book flows overall like a novel. Brought to you by youtube vlogger alfie deyes, the pointless book. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. Blurb is a basic service useable for basic book printing. Eileen gittins builds blurb to make book publishing easy and. The key with fiction is to excite and engage your reader. Most blurb books arrive within 7 to 11 business days and are shipped 45 days from your order date.
Like other pod suppliers or digital printers, blurb will provide you with all the information you need to properly set up, export, and upload files for both the interior and cover or jacket of your book. Blurb is an american selfpublishing platform that enables their users to create, selfpublish, promote, share, and sell their own print and ebooks. Blurb test book paper comparison film photography blog. Alfie deyes the pointless books collection in tin box with 4. Thats not to say the blurb is an actual spoiler, but that the blurb hits all the same notes as usual and leaves very little to the imagination a jointhedots blurb that is so obvious the ending might as well be on the back. Sep 27, 2015 whatever the old adage might warn, there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover if only in one respect.
Many users will download blurbs proprietary book smart software, an easytouse book creation tool. This book has 250 original, clean and pointless jokes. Boom cards are interactive lessons created by teachers like you. Blurb uses a network of independent print partners, together known as the blurb printer network, printing locally at multiple locations in the us as well as in europe, canada, and australia. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. Unique holiday minibook cards by independent artists. Blurb is a bookmaking platform and creative community that enables individuals to create, publish, share, and sell highquality photo books, trade books. It also includes an exclusive pointless book app that chronicles alfie completing the same. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author.
Blurb, founded in 2005 in san francisco, ca, has stood out among other photo book companies, largely because it is a selfpublishing company offering a very different selection of services. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. A useful worksheet to help your children understand book blurbs and help them write their own. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. Icc profile for blurb publishing sep 3, 2015 i have been doing research on lightrooms book module but nowhere do they say what picture file types are sent to blurb. Blurb accepts credit cards mastercard, visa, discover, and american express and paypal. A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control. Having passed all the test, the book, blurb announced, was now available for order. The storyline was solid and had a second chance romance spin to it.
However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. Alfie deyes the pointless books collection in tin box with. Alfie deyes the pointless books collection in tin box with 4 cards and 1 cream bag book. From birthday, thank you, or funny cards, discover endless possibilities for the perfect card. Id tried a couple of home made but with excessive handling theyd eventually fallen apart. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. This app has been designed to work with the pointless book brought to you by youtube vlogger alfie deyes from the pointlessblog this free. Chuck arand from concordia seminary for making time to talk about my book. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. Pointless joke book by ari wasch blurb books australia. The perfect book to keep you distracted and amused, no matter the situation. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book.
Under my heel the kurtherian gambit book 6 kindle edition by anderle, michael. For distribution, blurb provides an ecommerce platform that enables customers to distribute directly to their contacts, as. I am thankful to have such a meaningful way to help teachers with their content and still practice the technology skills needed for my classes. Alfie dayes is the inimitable youtube sensation who has channelled his cheery, upbeat personality into creating this book full of hilarious activities, pranks and games. Once your title and cover have drawn the reader in, the blurb is what is going to make the difference between a missed opportunity and a sale. Thousands of products are available to collect from store or if your orders over. Blurb global print operations, based at our headquarters. Blurb offers bookmaking tools catering to diverse digital skills. High quality book inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on. Buy alfie deyes the pointless books collection in tin box with 4 cards and 1 cream bag the pointless book, the pointless book 2 by alfie deyes isbn.
Thanks also to rod horton for reading robert frosts poem birches at our bible study that morning. Everybody loves a good joke, and everyone has different tastes in jokes. Bookwright from blurb, i made 5 identical books, differing only in their paper type, and of course their cover title to differentiate them easily. The kids ask to do them every time they come to the lab.
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