Professional quality books only two clicks away for Instagram Users

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blurb, the creative publishing and marketing platform, today announced a new and unique integration that enables Instagram users to quickly and easily turn their photos into professional-quality books. The Blurb integration automatically increases the resolution of Instagram camera phone images to ensure they will print beautifully. The 7x7 inch square format books are ideal for the square Instagram images, with pricing starting at under $11.

The integration provides Instagram users a way to capture the fleeting moments commonly shared on mobile phones into tangible objects of great beauty -- for memory keeping, gift-giving, sharing or selling via the Blurb Bookstore.

"The more than 5 million passionately creative Instagram users deserve a quick and simple way to convert their photos into books as beautifully crafted as their images," said Eileen Gittins, CEO of Blurb. "No two Blurb books are alike -- not only is each user's content unique, but customers can also choose from 3 cover types and 5 different paper choices to make their Instagram books their own."

To create a book, users simply sign into their Instagram account on the Blurb website. The most popular image, based on the number of Instagram "likes," is added to the cover. The most recent photos are then autoflowed into a book that can be previewed and purchased or edited using Blurb's online bookmaking tool, Bookify. This seamless experience, from mobile phone snapshot to the high quality printing and photo optimization Blurb offers, is unmatched.

The key features of the integration include:

• Streamlined flow makes it possible to make a book in a couple of clicks.

• Automatic image optimization to ensure high print quality.

• Full creative control to edit, personalize and customize your book.

• The option to share and sell your book from the Blurb.com bookstore.

About Blurb®
Blurb® is a creative publishing and marketing platform that unleashes the creative genius inside everyone. Blurb's platform makes it easy to design, publish, market and sell professional-quality books, using the Blurb Bookify™ online bookmaking tool, Blurb's free, award-winning Blurb BookSmart® app or by using Blurb's PDF to Book workflow. Blurb's bookstore and online marketing tools enable customers to market and sell their books, and keep 100% of their profit. Blurb's social and community features allow customers to create and share Blurb books among friends and colleagues with ease.

Blurb was founded by Eileen Gittins in 2005, and includes a team of design, Internet and media veterans who share a passion for helping people bring their stories to life. In 2010, Blurb shipped just under 1.4 million books to more than 70 countries and territories. That same year, Blurb was ranked the fastest growing media company on the Inc. 500. Blurb is based in San Francisco with offices in London. For more info, visit www.blurb.com.