Blurb
Region
Northern California
Fund
Anthem Venture Partners I
Industry
Software
Contributing Partners
Brian Mesic
About the Company
Blurb's internet enabled service allows anybody to create and publish bookstore-quality books in any unit quantity. Using an easy-to-use client application that is free to download and use, users add their photos and text to expertly designed book templates. The final work is uploaded to the Blurb website, where customers can order copies of the book. In addition, Blurb enables authors to use the platform to make money from their work. Blurb allows authors to set their own pricing for their books, and Blurb handles all billing and logistics.
Company Heritage
Blurb was created to "democratize" the publishing industry. Blurb's founders come from a range of backgrounds, including Kodak, Apple, and Lonely Planet. They all shared a common belief that making a book is a transformational experience and recognized that new technologies could be applied to put professional bookmaking within reach of ordinary people. Blurb was created to give everybody a way to express their passions and record their experiences in books to share with their families, communities, and the world.
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