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BookSmart 3.2.0.33874_en

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BookSmart is Blurb's new way to get yourself published!! It's easy - Just follow the simple steps:

Download and install Blurb's aptly named BookSmart software. (We know you've heard this before, but it's free and fast. Really.)
Choose - the book you'd like to make today.
Play - add photos, blogs, stories, the works.
Enjoy - your book is done, and all yours to share and sell.

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Version 3.2.0.33874_en: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.

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PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later

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Jozgta reviewed on 15 Oct 2011

As an enthusiast photographer, I've used many different companies to get photo albums created and printed and Blurb's BookSmart is by far the best.
The options are numerous, where other programs only allow a small number of page layouts. And most importantly, the quality of the books is excellent with great prints. Having used Blurb for the past 5 years, there have been one or two misprints, but the Service was great as a free reprint was sent immediately.
This combined with a reasonable price and fast shipping to the Netherlands makes it a winner for me!

[Version 3.2.0.33874_en]

paparazzo1 reviewed on 08 Jun 2009

I've been a pro photog for 40 years. this is by far the best thing since the invention of the camera. along with pro dslr cameras such as the nikon d3 or canon mkIII, photoshop, camera raw, and blurb.com / booksmart - you can now be in total control of a work-of-art, coffee table book with a finished product that looks like you bought it at barnes&nbl. absolutely stunning. i've made a couple so far for gifts - people cried when they received them. the premium paper option makes it all the better. the joy and impact of making your own hard-back art-book is truly beyond description.

[Version 2.0]

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Lord-Lightning replied on 14 Oct 2011

I still hate cutting that last page out with a scalpel - particularly after paying for it.

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kedos commented on 27 Jul 2008

I like this better than the book creator integrated with iPhoto. I don't like how it forces advertisements onto the book you're paying for, though.
It seems much more customizable than iPhoto and cheaper. Can anyone comment on the quality?

[Version 1.9.5]

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kobalt replied on 22 Jul 2009

I like the sounds of this, but that mention of forced advertisements got me worried, though. However when I checked it out online at Blurb I found this:

"All Blurb books feature a small Blurb logo that is easy to replace with your own logo, or remove from your book. You can add your custom logo while in BookSmart with simple drag and drop. If you're designing your book via PDF to Book,you can choose to remove the logo page during the order process."

Is this what you are referring to, Kedos?

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kedos replied on 22 Jul 2009

Yes, but that's slightly misleading. You CAN upload your own logo, for a very hefty price (around $15). I think this is absurd. You're already paying an exorbitant amount for the book that you designed, why should you have to pay that much more to remove their silly logo? I was pissed when I found out, but I had already designed the entire book and wasn't about to start over. See this link to see what I'm talking about: http://blurb.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/blurb.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=340&p_created=1223082361&p_topview=1

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kobalt replied on 23 Jul 2009

Ah yes, I see what you mean and I now agree with you. Blurb want their cake and eat it, too!

djdarlek reviewed on 30 Aug 2006

Well I'm impressed! This 'free' program is mainly just an elaborate gimmick to take advantage of their book printing service. However, the program itself is very well designed and is a pleasure to use. It is also fairly extensive and if you're a designer looking for a fancy portfolio like myself, it's excellent.

One big flaw from my personal point of view - it doesn't ship to the UK making this fairly redundant. Please mr. Developer, get in touch with them and tell them to give us a chance! We do pay for our goods on time ya know?

[Version 1.2.1.8973]

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Francky76 commented on 18 Oct 2007

Hello,
I went on their website and it seems that they ship to whole europe... if my eyes and my brain work correctly, which is not a certain thing ! :)

Nigel2112 replied on 25 May 2009

Elaborate gimmick?
The book design program allows you to print your custom book.
It is the heart of the service!

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Version Downloads:772

Type:Multimedia & Design : Author Tools

License:Free

Date:14 Oct 2011

Platform:PPC / Intel

Price:Free

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BookSmart is Blurb's new way to get yourself published!! It's easy - Just follow the simple steps:

Download and install Blurb's aptly named BookSmart software. (We know you've heard this before, but it's free and fast. Really.)
Choose - the book you'd like to make today.
Play - add photos, blogs, stories, the works.
Enjoy - your book is done, and all yours to share and sell.

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