When I was designing my first Blurb book, I wanted some way of experiencing both the paper's tactile qualities and how the photos would look when printed. This new swatch kit takes the guesswork out of the process.
Jeffrey Luke, photographer
Swatch kit
Description
Get a feel for how text and photos actually print with both color and black and white images. The kit includes paper samples for these format types:
- Photo Book: Standard
- Photo Book: Premium (Matte and Luster)
- Photo Books: ProLine (Uncoated & Semi-gloss)
- Trade Books: Standard Color
- Trade Books: Economy Black & White
- Trade Books and Notebooks: Economy Color
- Magazine: Premium paper
Please note, Layflat papers are not currently included.
Sometimes seeing is believing
The Blurb Difference
Professional bookstore-grade quality
Versatile formats and sizes, luxe paper options, and three unique cover types all printed and shipped in-house.
Trusted printing partner
Backed by 20 years of in-house expertise and full production control, Blurb ensures consistent quality from start to finish. No outsourcing, no compromises.
Sustainable papers & practices
Our photo books are crafted in the US with Forest Stewardship Council-certified papers and printed at the facility nearest you, reducing emissions and supporting sustainable publishing.
Complete creative control
Choose between our free bookmaking software with flexible templates and page layouts or our plugins that work with Adobe programs.


