Publish it.

I love making books. There's just something about having a tangible object to represent all of the hard work I've put into a project. It's great to be able to visit a website I've designed, but my true love is print, which is probably evident by now, if you've read any of this blog. While I take so much satisfaction in creating books by hand, bookbinding is time-consuming. And... I have lots of ideas I'd like to try. And... I have a toddler. You get the picture.

Lucky for me (and you), there are many companies that make this process a bit easier. Here are just a few:

Lulu
I'm not saving the best one for last... this is the one service I can't wait to try. Finally—a company to print small run publications that doesn't require the use of one of their templates. Just send them a PDF, your $$, and voila—your very own book! They'll even send out copies to your "subscribers", aka friends.

Blurb
These books look nice. Really nice. The only downside—you have to use their software to put it together. I'm seriously considering using this for portfolio, as it's very well-priced. Oh, and it works with your Flickr account... even better!

Hazel Mail
Not a book, but so great, I had to include it. I sent a postcard via Hazel Mail earlier today and I have to tell you... it was SO easy. Just upload a photo (or perhaps design?), write a little something, and it generates a postcard that you can send anywhere for only $1.50. Can't beat that.