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What is AB AlbumOnline?
Do you provide design services?
Do you provide color correction and retouching services?
Are there design layout templates, masks, borders, and Photoshop® actions available?
How can I see a sample of an AsukaBook?
Can I purchase an AsukaBook sample?
Can I purchase leather samples?
Can I have a variable number of pages/sides in my book?
What is the difference between pages and sides?
What page finishes are available?
What is the difference between Laminate pages and Varnish pages?
What is the difference between a Book Bound Hard Cover book and an EX book?
What is the difference between a Book Bound EX book and an EXD book?
What is the difference between Leather and Animal Friendly Leather?
What is Hot Stamp Text?
Why is the Hot Stamp only available in Gold or Silver?
Do bookcases cost extra?
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What is AB AlbumOnline?
AB AlbumOnline is a free flash album feature now available on every AsukaBook order. Please click HERE to learn more about AB AlbumOnline
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Do you provide design services?
AsukaBook and Red Boot Design™ have partnered to offer a turnkey album solution. Please contact Red Boot Design™ for more detailed information.
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Do you provide color correction and retouching services?
We do not retouch or color correct any of the files provided. It is your responsibility to ensure that all corrections and adjustments to your images have been completed before designing and ordering. We print exactly what is submitted. For all your post-production image editing needs we recommend SilverBack Imaging.
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Are there design layout templates, masks, borders, and Photoshop® actions available?
We recommend checking out all of the innovative products available from Kubota Image Tools.
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How can I see a sample of an AsukaBook?
You can see samples of AsukaBook products at many photography related conventions, seminars, or workshops. We can mail you sample pages printed on the press with the type of paper and different page finishes available. You may also purchase or borrow a sample set if you do not have time to prepare your own. If you are interested in upcoming events, or to request sample pages or a sample set of books, please contact Customer Care or call 866-330-1530.
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Can I purchase an AsukaBook sample?
You may purchase a sample book set if you do not have time to prepare your own. If you are interested in purchasing a set, please click HERE to for further information or contact Customer Care.
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Can I purchase leather samples?
Yes, we have created 8” x 8” mounted leather and animal friendly leather swatches in all available colors. To purchase a set of all 7 colors in leather and/or animal friendly leather, please contact Customer Care. You may view pricing once you have logged in to your AsukaBook account.
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Can I have a variable number of pages/sides in my book?
Unfortunately no. In order to keep AsukaBook products reasonably priced, you must select from the preset options available. We have increased our product line to include the options in 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 sides to give our customers more choices.
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What is the difference between pages and sides?
There is no difference at all. A spread of a book has 2 pages or 2 sides.
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What page finishes are available?
All books are available in your choice of Laminate Matte, Laminate Glossy, or Varnish page finish.
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What is the difference between Laminate pages and Varnish pages?
Our Laminate Glossy and Laminate Matte finishes are covered in a laminate coating that makes the pages feel a bit thicker, with slightly more protection from normal wear and tear than our third option, Varnish. The Laminate Glossy finish has a high gloss appearance and is great for images with a lot of bright colors, as it makes the colors pop. The Laminate Matte finish has a soft and smooth finish in appearance and to the touch. We often suggest the Matte finish for black and white images, or if you have a wedding with a very romantic feel. The Varnish finish is more of a semi-gloss page finish. It is sometimes compared to a luster or a satin finish. As mentioned above, the Varnish is a bit thinner than the laminate finishes, but the cost is a comparatively less as well. Many photographers prefer our Varnish finish, as it is a happy medium between our Laminate Matte and Glossy choices.
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What is the difference between a Book Bound Hard Cover book and an EX book?
The Book Bound EX is a Book Bound Hard Cover book with “Extras”! An EX book also includes a fully printed, matching book jacket for additional protection and aesthetic value. This style also includes a red or black slide in case with optional Hot Stamp Text rather than the frosted plastic case that is offered with a Book Bound Hard Cover book.
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What is the difference between a Book Bound EX book and an EXD book?
The Book Bound EX comes with a black or red book case with optional Hot Stamp Text while the EXD comes with a custom designable book case.
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What is the difference between Leather and Animal Friendly Leather?
Book Bound LX books have an upscale premium genuine leather cover. The leather is from natural hides with some slight variations in the texture and color adding uniqueness and authenticity of the product. Book Bound FLX books have the feel of fine leather in an “Animal Friendly” product. It has a smooth clean and consistent feel and is a great synthetic alternative to genuine leather as well as being offered at a lower price point.
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What is Hot Stamp Text?
Hot stamping is defined as a dry printing process, which uses controlled heat, pressure, and precision timing to transfer a color pigment from foil to surfaces of varied shapes and materials. This process forms a permanent bond between the part and the foil, and creates a dry print. Hot Stamp Text is available on Book Bound EX cases as well as on all Leather and Animal Friendly book covers.
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Why is the Hot Stamp only available in Gold or Silver?
AsukaBook has found Gold highlights the text best on Leather and Animal Friendly Leather in Bordeaux and Silver Hot Stamp accentuates the text on all other Leather and Animal Friendly Leather color options.
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Do bookcases cost extra?
No. All books include a bookcase. If you would like to purchase additional bookcases, please contact Customer Care. Pricing for additional bookcases may be found on the price list once you are logged in to your AsukaBook account.
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