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Sep 24, 2019

Inkjet Printing Makes Personalized Books Possible

flat lay of cookbook with cooking utensils and flower

Historically, personalized books were still mass-produced using traditional analog printing techniques. Larger runs were required for the process to be cost-effective. That’s why most “personalized” printed books were just a selection of the most popular names at the time.

With the growing adoption of inkjet printing, personalized books can be made for any name. Today, far more than a name can be personalized.

These books show how evolution in inkjet technology continues to find its way into new industries and areas.

1. Put Me in the Story

book titled "wedding wishes for you: Mia & Kein"Source: Put Me in the Story

Put Me in the Story is best known for its children’s books, but they also create personalized wedding photo books. Personalized for each bride and groom, these books give the newlyweds a beautiful send-off, made specially by you.

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2. Keep Calm and Color On

A journal with "stacy keep calm and color on"(Source: Put Me in the Story)

A unique take on personalized books, this Keep Calm and Color On album is personalizable for kids and adults alike. The book features over 60 designs and inspirational quotes, also allows you to write a dedication message for the special artist.

3. Blue Sky

a flat lay of cover and inside of planner(Source: Blue Sky)

Planners are an increasingly popular book to personalize, and Blue Sky allows personalization on all aspects of the planner. The planner includes cover design, name frame, name font and color, and interior color and format.

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4. Cookbook Create

flat lay of cookbook with cooking utensils and flower(Source: Cookbook Create)

A creative and unique way to collect all your favorite recipes, Cookbook Create offers a way to build your cookbook and personalize it to your heart’s content. You choose everything that goes into your cookbook – fonts, color palettes, recipes, and photos.

5. Shutterfly

photo album titles "Love you to the moon and back"(Source: Shutterfly)

Journals are another product in which personalization is often sought after. This journal, by Shutterfly, gives customers the ability to personalize the front, back, and spine of their journal by adding personalized texts, photographs, and custom color palette.

6. Plum Paper

a flat lay of two notebooks with colorful covers(Source: Plum Paper)

Notebooks are often personalized, typically depending on the school subject, and the purpose. Personalizing notebooks is a great way to keep life organized and creative.

7. The National Geographic

national geographic kids "Madison's book of animals"(Source: Put Me in the Story)

The National Geographic offers a unique keepsake for animal lovers. The personalized book of animals includes the child’s name and photo, a dedication message, and an interactive activity to make the learning experience more engaging.

8. Lemony Snicket

comic style book "Lemony Snicket: Who could that be at this hour?"(Source: Good Reads)

Fans of the children’s series, A Series of Unfortunate Events, will love this story, personalized to the theme from Lemony Snicket. Readers will be immersed in the story as Lemony Snicket’s associate, receiving personalized letters from the man himself. The book, part of a four-part series, includes the child’s name and photo, a dedication message, and the names of two of the child’s friends or family members featured in the narrative.

9. Petlandia

custom book titles "Archie's adventures in petlandia"(Source: Petlandia)

Petlandia specializes in making your pet the star of his or her own story. The book is not only customized to your pet’s name, but also your pet’s breed, color, and collar! Additional personalized touches include the name of the owner and the town where your dog lives.

10. The Love Book

two books stacked atop one another, the top books reads "the reasons why I love you. - Love, Emma"(Source: Love Book)

This personalized book gives you the creative freedom to let someone know why they are special to you. The Love Book becomes a custom keepsake for a special someone, customized with the characters, cover design, and each page.

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