printing my own photo book

[Endeavour]

Hi
I want to print a couple of photobooks to show off my work. One will be a coffee table type with my landscape work, and the other will be my fashion work to show to clients. (both in colour)
but I am a little unsure of which paper to use and where to get a a presentation book. I went to my local photo store and they had some sample prints on various papers. I really like the feel of Epson Legacy Baryta which also has a nice look as done Ilford gallerie silk
But there were hundreds of different paper brands and types - I just got a bit overwhelmed.

So I have some questions.

For the book itself, I'd like it to be adaptive - i.e. I can add/remove prints as needed.
I dont want protective sleeves for the prints to slide into - I want each print to be viewed without some clear sheet infront of it
I don't want a ring binder, I do quite like pins/posts though

I am going to try printing first with my Canon Pixma Pro9500. If that turns out not to be up to the job, then I'll look into professional printing of the client book.
Are there any fibre based papers more or less suited to printing on this pigment inject printer?

I want punchy colours for both books, with the landscape prints being 13x19

for the fashion book, is 13x19 going to be too big to be handling a lot, with fedex, hopefully multiple clients etc?
Is there a more suitable size for this type of portfolio?

thanks
Simon

[Mark D Segal]

Hi Simon,

I do this all the time, but have mine hardbound https://luminous-landscape.com/the-book-album-for-storing-and-showing-your-photographs/, non-removable, done by an expert bookbinder here in Toronto. However, we have written-up alternatives for removable pages and there has been discussion in this Forum. For example, Hahnemuehle makes a photobook set of covers and specially prepared papers which I reviewed here https://luminous-landscape.com/hahnemuhle-paper-panorama-paper-photo-album-tin-photo-box-review/ not too far back and provided instructions for using the materials. Other than that, a set of covers with posts is available from Chinle. Neither of these involve the use of sleeves.

Regarding the papers, I have used Ilford Gold Fibre Silk extensively; it works, but it is a trifle stiff which only means the quality of the binding job must be to a very high standard for a permanent hard binding, but it doesn't matter for the removable page options. Another option providing similar quality and more flexibility is to use Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Baryta. It has a 100% cotton rag backing and contains no OBAs. It's white point is a tad warmer than the Ilford, but fine. Being a bit more flexible, it's more "book-like". But be prepared for a significant price increment - this paper is not cheap.

[JRSmit]

Check the option of using pinchbook.
I use this for my customers.
It is a USA made product.
Google it.

[BradSmith]

Spiral Corp, the manufacturer of Pinchbooks only sells them in quantities of 5 or 10.  Freestyle Photo in Los Angeles sells them one at a time.  http://www.freestylephoto.biz/search?q=pinchbook

I've just received the 8 1/2 x 11 book from Freestyle.  I will be printing on Freestyle's Arista II Lustre Duo 290 (their dual sided clone of Epson Ultra Premium Luster).  The pinchbook will hold the 20 sheets that are in the 20 sheet paper package.  It appears to be well made and I think will adequately "pinch" the prints to hold them securely in place.
 
Brad

[Mark D Segal]

For those doing two-sided, Ilford's Semi-Gloss or Luster Duo is a high quality offering; 250 GSM, 250 Micron.

[Endeavour]

Thank you
I appreciate the comments

Mark, may I ask where in Toronto you get the work done? I live in Mississauga

[Mark D Segal]

Thank you
I appreciate the comments

Mark, may I ask where in Toronto you get the work done? I live in Mississauga

If you mean the book-binding, you are well-located for this studio:

Don Taylor

He also does portfolio boxes, portfolio folders, etc. First-class work, all totally custom.

[ssgphoto]

Pina Zangaro makes a few options with double sided, punched and scored Moab Lasal Matte that you can easily run and assemble yourself and have an easy change option.

Pina Zangaro