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Post by potet on Oct 3, 2020 19:17:28 GMT
I thought you would be interested in the quality of the types and of the illustrations when you opt for the highest grade paper.   The picture below shows the new edition (2020-08-08) of my private book, Town, on the left, compared with the previous one (2020-01-13), on the right. The papers are different. On the left, the paper is the most expensive one [as described in the pictures above], and advised by Lulu for books including illustrations. Admitedly, the sharpness of the characters and the illustration is superior in the new edition on the left, but as I said in a previous thread, the book, manufactured abroad, is stiff, hard to keep open, and - to me- not so pleasant to the eye as the previous edition, manufactured in France.  |
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Post by tasmanianartist on Oct 5, 2020 5:22:36 GMT
In spite of paper choices, and corresponding ink coverage choices, those things still differ, sometimes greatly, between different printers/countries. The full colour premium paper would be stiffer because of the 'color premium' aspect. To take more ink in a larger area, the paper must be 'stiffer' (among other, technical/chemical details). For black and white images, and that's a personal choice, I would choose the #60, as the #80 would definitely be paper for a photo album, and those pages are stiff. Again personal preference, but the better resolution (sharpness) would be my choice, and the 'feel' of the paper a secondary consideration. You can only compare by ordering another sample with #60 paper - and only you can decide that.
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Post by potet on Oct 6, 2020 21:02:25 GMT
Tasmanianartist, I wish I had taken down what type of paper I opted for before the Lulu upheaval. Yes, as you suggest, I might order another copy in another category of paper, and see what I like best.
I feel more and more like waiting for the next version of Lulu before I publish any new book.
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Post by tasmanianartist on Oct 7, 2020 0:19:55 GMT
From memory, there was a similar choice of 'cream', 'economy white' and 'premium white' (or similar, but don't quote me - it's been a while). Giving more choice would complicate things very much at this point of the POD development. POD is not quite there yet, and it is an exercise in patience - I started in 2002, via different companies that came and went - sometimes, it is best to wait 6 months and then check out the new developments. From the 'softness of feel' you describe, I'd say it was 'economy white' (or standard ... as I said, I don't remember the exact details). The premium white paper for photo quality printing has always been somewhat 'stiffer', and more expensive and was recommended only for full colour, expensive illustration-heavy works.
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Post by potet on Oct 7, 2020 11:18:54 GMT
To me, cream was the best option. It's pleasant to the view and pleasant to the touch.
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