A conversation with Jack Sonni, author of "Gatherings: Recipes from the Rustic Soul of Healdsburg." "Gatherings" is a collection of recipes from some of the most exciting chefs working in America today and serves as a complete guide to creating and sharing six set menus—from appetizers to dessert—with friends and family. "Gatherings" offers a culinary snapshot of the Healdsburg approach to food, flavor and fun.

Jack talks about how "Gatherings" came to be, the new world of self-publishing, and the new paradigm for artists of all types who want to share their work with the world.

Gatherings" is on sale now at www.jacksonni.com and www.blurb.com/gatherings2014.

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Blurb self-publishing podcast #1: An interview with author Jack Sonni

Dan Milnor has been a fan of serialized content, image-rich layouts, and sharp design since his university days. Which is why we asked the former photojournalist to tell us a little bit about why he loves the magazine format, and what it means to him and his work.

See more: http://www.blurb.com/content/blurb-on-magazines/issue-two

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Blurb on Magazines: Dan Milnor

Chris Brown is the Publisher and Creative Director of Refueled, a culture magazine with a difference.  In his words, it's "Americana in all its tattooed, dusty glamour."  Refueled combines fashion, music, style, and design with Brown's personal quest for artistic expression. We asked him to tell us about Refueled and the special place magazines hold in his heart.

See more: http://www.blurb.com/content/blurb-on-magazines/issue-three

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Blurb on Magazines: Chris Brown

London Art Book Fair, Whitechapel Gallery
September 26, 2014

Indie publishing platform Blurb and visual arts studio Jotta commissioned nine artists and designers to challenge preconceptions of who can be an author and what a book can be.

Unbinding the Book pushes the boundaries of how books can be experienced, by evoking the storytelling properties of print and the way in which images evoke a narrative, whilst bringing to life the materiality, form and physicality that make books so alluring and different from their digital counterparts.

Learn more at http://unbindingthebook.com/

"Unbinding the Book" Panel Discussion

Editing is an important part of the publishing process, but it can be confusing, especially to new authors. We asked editor and publishing consultant Kim Bookless to talk about the editing process, why every writer needs a good editor, and how self-publishers can get the most out of the editing experience.

Publish your own book with Blurb: http://www.blurb.com

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Blurb Author Club: Kim Bookless on Editing for Self-Publishers

Blurb's Dan Milnor and Lonely Planet's Dr. Andrew Peacock discuss making a great travel photo book.

Travel Photo Books with Blurb's Dan Milnor and Lonely Planet's Dr. Andrew Peacock

Your book's cover is the gateway to your story, so it's vital to create a cover that appeals to your target audience. We asked Joel Friedlander(thebookdesigner.com) to talk about what makes a cover design succeed (or fail), and what to look for when hiring a pro.

Publish your own book with Blurb: www.blurb.com

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Blurb Author Club: Joel Friedlander on Book Covers

They call it "self-publishing," but a marketable book requires a team: editors, designers, and you. We asked Miral Sattar, CEO of BiblioCrunch (www.bibliocrunch.com) to walk us through the steps from your rough draft to a finished book.

Publish your own book with Blurb: www.blurb.com

Music: "Vibe Ace" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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