Hi folks:
I snagged the core rulebook on Amazon on a whim, and enjoyed it enough that I'm considering ordering more books. Before I do, I wanted to ask about Lulu. The Amazon print quality seemed adequate, and free shipping is nice, but I see that Lulu has some different binding options (including, in some cases, hardcover!). Would anyone who has purchased from Lulu share their opinions of print quality, especially in the case of the hardcover binding?
Thanks!
Print quality: Lulu vs. Amazon
Print quality: Lulu vs. Amazon
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Re: Print quality: Lulu vs. Amazon
I love my Lulu editions. My spiral bound is awesome because it lies flat on a table... it is my main copy these days. I know they wear out quicker, but at our price point, I can replace as necessary.
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Re: Print quality: Lulu vs. Amazon
Lulu and Amazon perfect-bound copies are nearly identical, at least in the US. Lulu hardbacks seem fine; I've not worn one out yet. Coilbound copies do tend to fall apart after a while, but as Smoot points out they lay perfectly flat.
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Re: Print quality: Lulu vs. Amazon
I've ordered several hardbacks over the years from Lulu, and they've always been good quality. For paperbacks I agree they're pretty much equal. Haven't tried a coil-bound from Lulu yet, but for short PDFs I use my comb-bind machine and it's really nice to have it lay flat.
Shipping from Lulu is quite a bit, but they do package them very well and will certainly arrive in perfect condition. I just keep an eye on lulu.com/home for any good deals.
Shipping from Lulu is quite a bit, but they do package them very well and will certainly arrive in perfect condition. I just keep an eye on lulu.com/home for any good deals.
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Re: Print quality: Lulu vs. Amazon
Coilbound copies are on heavier paper, so they are thicker, but they still don't last long enough to suit me. I have a 1E coilie which I used a lot in the beginning, but it's falling apart.
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Re: Print quality: Lulu vs. Amazon
For anyone wanting a print copy off Lulu there's a decent coupon for free shipping...
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