The Story Behind the Book

Sometimes an author comes along with a story we have to share. We created the Blurb Storytelling Series to do just that. Enjoy — and come back often for inspiration, ideas, and new stories.

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Ihr BLURB Buch - Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen!

Hier haben Sie die Gelegenheit, zusammen mit dem Leiter unseres Kundenservice, hinter die Kulissen unserer Druckerei zu schauen. Erfahren Sie was mit Ihrem Buch passiert, nachdem Sie Ihre Daten...

Votre livre Blurb: Dans les coulisses de Blurb.

Rejoignez le Directeur du Service Client Blurb pour une visite exclusive dans l'une des imprimeries Blurb. Découvrez le parcours de votre livre une fois que vous l'avez téléchargé et placé votre...

Storytelling Series: “Last Call” by Judith Stenneken

Photography Book Now 2010 Grand Prize winner Judith Stenneken talks about the evocative images in her winning book "Last Call," and tells us why...

Storytelling Series: “Room 217” by Rebecca Kee

Elementary school teacher and Blurb author Rebecca Kee shares the secret behind motivating her second-grade students to become enthusiastic writers.

Storytelling Series: “The Power of Pain” by Rich DeSalvo

From a high-flying career on Wall Street through years of pain and four spinal surgeries, Blurb author Rich DeSalvo recounts the grueling physical and mental journey that transformed his life. His...

Storytelling Series: “Remember Me” by Lesley Graham

Lesley Graham tells the story behind her Blurb book about her grandfather’s life. See how she used illustration, collage, and photography to create a memorable, beautiful tribute. Check out other...

Storytelling Series: “Dutch” by Nate Van Dyke

Blurb peeks into the studio of San Francisco-based illustrator and comic artist Nate Van Dyke, getting a look into his dark creative world and discovering...

Storytelling Series: “Eat/Gather” by Alanna Macgowan

Blurb author Alanna Macgowan brings together the Japanese-American community from her childhood, and documents the food culture that may be dying out. Check out Alanna’s book in the...

Storytelling Series: Daniel Milnor

Travel along with photographer Dan Milnor on a shoot in the New Mexico desert. Dan talks about visual storytelling, the importance of light in his documentary-style black-and-white photography,...

Storytelling Series: Your Blurb Book: Behind the Scenes

Join our Director of Customer Support as he takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour at one of Blurb’s print facilities. See where your book goes once you’ve uploaded your file and placed your order...