If you're working on a photo book, we have eight different paper types you can choose from. We've simplified your choices to make the selection process easy and straightforward to choose the right paper for your project. All of these papers are coated, except for Mohawk Eggshell.

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Standard
This Semi-matte 80# (118 GSM) paper is available for books with 20-440 pages and is the only option for Photo Book formats with more than 240 pages.

Great for: All kinds of photo books or art books where price is a concern or you have more than 240 pages.

Premium Lustre

This 100# (148 GSM) paper has a hint of gloss. It's around 35% heavier and slightly more opaque than our Standard paper. It has great tonal range and contrast, and prints with deeper blacks than our Premium Matte paper. This paper is only available for books with 20-240 pages.

Great for: Photo books that will benefit a little bit more gloss and a heftier page.

Premium Matte

This 100# matte paper has a slight sheen to paper, which adds richness to its finish and feel. It's around 35% heavier and more opaque than our Standard paper. This paper is only available for books with 20-240 pages.

Great for: Photo books and art books with a more subdued feel. Paintings and drawings, in particular, are better presented in Matte than Lustre. But if fine art is your thing, also check out Mohawk Superfine Eggshell.

Mohawk Superfine Eggshell (formerly ProLine Uncoated)

This 100# uncoated paper is an archival-quality paper with an eggshell-textured uncoated finish manufactured by Mohawk Fine Papers, one of the most respected makers of paper for use in photography and design books. This paper is only available for books with 20-240 pages.

Great for: Illustration, printmaking, collage, watercolor painting—this is a fantastic paper for fine art projects. It’s also a great choice for photography, particularly where you want a more artisanal look. It will magnify grain.

Mohawk prophoto Pearl (formerly ProLine Pearl Photo)

This semi-gloss, 140# (190 GSM) paper is made for use in high-end photo books. It has a slightly glossier finish than our Premium Lustre paper, and is slightly heavier than our other papers, except our Layflat papers. This paper is only available for books with 20-240 pages.

Great for: Photo books with bright colors, warm skin tones, deep blacks, silvery greys. It has the look of a traditional photo paper.

Layflat papers

Heavyweight versions of Premium Lustre, Mohawk Superfine Eggshell, and Mohawk prophoto Pearl papers are also available in Layflat formats.

Layflat paper and binding allows your book to open totally flat. These paper and binding options are only available for books with 20-110 pages.

Great for: Photo books with lots of photos that cover two facing pages. Facing pages are printed on a single continuous sheet of paper and folded in the center of the spread so there's no interruption to your images.

Why are there different paper specifications for our Premium Lustre Layflat books depending on my shipping destination?

Locally sourcing paper and producing books allows us to reduce your Blurb book’s carbon footprint. This also happens to mean you get your orders faster and with lower shipping costs. Premium Lustre Layflat paper is sourced locally in North America while European Premium Lustre Layflat paper is sourced locally in Europe. 

While there are some slight changes to the paper specifications and paper weight, you’ll find that these live up to the high-quality Blurb standards you’ve grown to expect from us.

Pricing
Full pricing information is on our pricing page.