Digital BW, The Print

Again, my suggestion would be to talk with a bookbinder.  I'm sure
they could be very helpful in the area of paper selection and layout.
  They will know how a book "operates" and how thicker/thinner paper
will behave in certain bindings.  I'm still going to try and bind my
own.  I've got binder board and bookcloth and a pretty good book on
how to do it, but as it will be my first attempt, I'm expecting
something less than stellar.

I'm using a Projet (Adorama), double-sided semi-gloss paper from a
roll (http://www.adorama.com/IPRDS825S.html.)  Supposedly good for
magazine proofs.  I think it will be okay.  I'm not trying for
anything outstanding yet.  

I'm using Serif SE (free layout program from
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/) to do the layout.  I cut the paper
8"(h) x 14"(l) and have it pressing under a couple of tele books to
flatten out.  After double-sided printing I'll fold each sheet in half
to make 4 pages.  There will be several of these sheets nested
together to form a signature.  This is what will get bound to my cover.  

Blah blah blah.  Long winded.  I agree that the paper needs to bend a
little to function properly.



--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "dahaal"
<dahaal@y...> wrote:
>
> > If I were going to make a "serious" photo
> > album, I would print out at home and have it professionally bound.  I
> > wouldn't use Lulu.  I'd look up bookbinders in your area.  They can
> > give you good ideas on layout and binding options.  
> 
> This brings up another question:
> 
> What is the best paper for use in a custom-bound book? The paper will
> not be framed behind glass, and won't be stored in archival sleeves,
> so what are the best options for inkjets? The paper can't be too
> thick, since you want the pages to turn nicely, and ideally you want
> to have the option of placing photos on opposing pages, so
> double-sided is useful. And are there any papers you can get away with
> where you don't need to use interleaving tissue?
>