I often debated on the pros and cons between having a book printed by others, and assembling one myself, such as these:
http://www.shortcourses.com/display/display2-11.htmlHere are my take on assembling my own book:
Pros:
- I am in full control of how each print appears in the book: media type, size, resolution, accuracy, color management, etc.
- I can have both color and b/w prints in one book.
- The prints are originals.
- I can add text next to an image or text only pages.
- I can proof and reassemble a book at any time.
- Each book can be unique.
- I don't have to commit to the number of books printed.
- I don't have to send out high resolution files and worry about them falling into the wrong hands.
Cons:
- Can be more costly.
- Definitely more labor intensive.