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PHOTOBOOKSFor Professionals

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SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT.

Strict color management and quality control, combined

with precision hand binding, allow AsukaBook to cre-

ate a quality product that is without comparison. We

are so confident you will love our books, we are offer-

ing a 50% discount on your first studio sample

book order. Go ahead, give us a try!

BOOK STYLES FOR ANY PROJECT.

AsukaBook products are available in a variety of cover

styles, sizes and finishes. They are perfect for wedding

albums, parent albums, portfolios, fine art, family story

books, babies or fashion – the possibilit ies are end-

less.

HOW WILL YOU USE ASUKABOOK?

The AsukaBook breaks the mold for typical photographic image

presentat ion. State-of-the-art pr int ing technology, bookstore qual i ty,

coffee table book styl ing, and single copy production are avai lable

at an exceptional pr ice point.

DESIGN AWAY,YOU ARE THE PUBLISHER.

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CHOOSE YOUR STYLE

Book Style: Book Bound (see page 22-31)

ALBUM STYLENeoClassic, Curve, Vista & Heirloom – The

album style features very thick pages and

flush mount binding. The pages are com-

pletely flat and there is no seam in the centre.

There are different cover options available

and the album comes in a beautiful presen-

tation box.

LAYFLAT STYLEZen Layflat & Art Layflat – The lay-flat

binding displays your images with no gutter

loss. The pages are thinner and more flex-

ible compared to the album style and they

lay completely f lat. There are many cover

options and a designable deluxe presen-

tation box.

BOOK STYLEBook Bound & Art Softcover – The supe-

rior quality coffee table book comes with a

traditional book bound binding. It feels like an

expensive high-end photo book or magazine in

a book store. Choose between different covers,

slide-in and presentation cases.

Album–Style: NeoClassic (see page 6–15)

Layfl at–Style: Zen Layfl at (see page 16–21)

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CHOOSE YOUR COvER

DesignableDesignable covers give you

the freedom to personalize the

front, back and spine with your

own design, images and text.*

LeatherChoose between genuine leather

and animal friendly leather covers**.

Gold or silver hot stamping text

included.

Other MaterialsOther materials feature silk,

microsuede and carbon fiber**.

Gold or silver hot stamping

text included.

Presentation BoxPresentation boxes are fully

designable* and come with a

DVD placeholder. The deluxe

boxes include plush felt l ining

with a book holder.

Slide-In CaseChoose between designable

slide-in cases*, black/red* ones

with hot stamping text or frosted

cases (semi-transparent).

Other CasesThere are other cases for

DVD or NeoClassic books.

The case is always included

in the total book price

CHOOSE YOUR CASE

* Available in laminate matt or glossy** Materials and colors see page 44

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NEO CLASSIC ALBUM STYLE

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The NeoClassic book line is a more traditional

style with thicker, board type pages. The pages of

this “New Classic” book are available in a laminate

matt or glossy finish and are printed in exquisite

6 color. The modern looking, glossy or matte cover

is fully designable and the book is showcased in a

unique, customizable slide-in presentation case.

There is a space to insert a DVD or CD of images

to complete this classy ensemble.

CLASSIC STYLEFEATURES

• Sizes (in “cm” for inside pages):

Square: 12x12 (30x30cm), 10x10 (26x26cm)

8x8 (21x21cm)

Landscape: 11x8 (29x20cm)

Portrait: 8x11 (20x29cm)

• Pages: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

• Page Finish: Laminate matt or glossy

• Cover: Designable hard cover, flat or cushioned,

laminate matt or glossy

• Cover Material: Animal friendly leather or other material.

See page 44 for cover material and colors.

• Case: Designable presentation case, laminate

matt or glossy, with DVD placeholder

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HEIRLOOM ALBUM STYLE

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NEWClassic meets modern in this uniquely styled and fun flush

mount album.

The album cover features an ivory, suede-like material with

a wide colored accent band in the same material. The

band comes in your choice of 12 different colors so you

can give it your custom look. An embossed frame design

comes standard on the center of the cover with an optional

embossed text in the center of it in one of three fonts and

up to 30 characters.

The Heirloom Album contains medium weight, board-

mounted pages along with the layflat binding to create a

seamless presentation for all types of client images and is

packaged inside a sleek, beveled lift-top box.

SUEDE-LIKE LOOK & FEELFEATURES

• Size: 10x10 (26x26cm), 8x8 (21x21cm), 5x5 (12x12cm)

• Sides: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

• Binding/Pages: Layflat binding with Flush Mount Hard Pages

• Page Finish: Glossy, Matte

• Cover: Hard Cover with suede-like material and your choice

of 12 colors for the accent band with laser inscription

• Accent Band Colors: Berry, Blueberry, Chocolate Brown,

Coffee, Eggplant, Evergreen, Lavender, Light Stone, Pink,

Pumpkin, Sky Blue, Teal

• Cover Embossed Fonts: Cursive, Sans-Serif, Serif

• Case: Beveled Lift Top Box with cream top and

brown bottom

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vISTA LAYFLAT BOOK

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NEWEvoke celebration and excitement with the Vista’s

panoramic spreads.

Choose between a fully designable hard cover or cush-

ioned cover. Both options open to thin, board-mounted

pages finished in either glossy or matte and a layflat bind-

ing. This book starts and finishes with a printed spread,

providing the most space for your designs. The Vista is

accompanied by a sleek frosted plastic case.

FEATURES

• Size: 12x12 (30x30cm), 10x10 (26x26cm),

8x11 (29x21cm), 11x8 (21x29cm), 8x8 (21x21cm)

• Sides: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

• Binding/Pages: Layflat Binding with Thin, Board-Mounted

Pages

• Paper Finish: Laminate Glossy, Laminate Matte

• Cover: Designable Cushioned Hard Cover, Designable

Hard Cover

• Cover Finish: Laminate Glossy, Laminate Matte

• Case: Clear Frosted Plastic Case

BOOK WITH ALBUM PAGES

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CURvE BOOK

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Unlike any other AsukaBook, the Curve has fun, curving

corners – perfect for the lighthearted side of life.

Rounded corners, full spreads throughout, and thick,

board-mounted pages make the Curve different from any

other AsukaBook. Offered in four sizes, the Curve is print-

ed with either glossy or matte pages and a fully designable

hard cover in a layflat binding.

FEATURES

• Size

Square: 8x8 (21x21cm), 7x7 (18x18cm)

Landscape: 8.5x6.5 (21.6x16.5cm)

Portrait: 6.5x8.5 (16.5x21.6cm)

• Pages: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

• Page Finish: Laminate matte, Laminate glossy

• Page Type: Layflat Binding with Thick Board-Mounted

Pages

• Cover: Designable Hard Cover

• Cover Finish: Laminate matte, Laminate glossy

• Case: Clear Frosted Plastic Case

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CHILDREN’S BOOK

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COSMOPOLITAN ALBUM STYLE

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LUxURIOUS ACRYLIC COvERFEATURES


Square: 10x10 (26x26cm)

• Pages: 10, 20, 30, 40

• Page Type: Layflat hard pages

• Page Finish: Laminate matte or glossy

• Cover: Semi-designable hard cover. Choice of vertical or

horizontal layout in red or black. Outside cover with acrylic

finish. Inside cover and spine material with thick textured

fabric

• Case: Cosmopolitan lift top box. Smooth black pearl paper

with red accents

These acrylic cover albums are presented in a semi-

designable, horizontal or vertical cover layout in a choice

of red or black (with a hint of sparkle and glamour). The

spine and inside covers are made of thick fabric. The

inside board-like pages and layflat binding create an

elegant and seamles presentation for client images. The

Cosmopolitan Album comes in a modern black shimmer

lift-top box with red accents.

COSMOPOLITAN ALBUM STYLE

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ZEN LAYFLAT IMPACT

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The newest addition to our Zen Layflat books is

the Impact line. These books are luxurious in every

way. The Zen Layflat binding displays your images with no

gutter loss. The Impact books come with your choice of

cover in animal friendly leather or our new material covers.

These stunning books are showcased in a designable

deluxe presentation box that includes a plush felt lining

with book holder and CD or DVD placeholder.

IMPRESS

* See page 44 for cover materials and colors

FEATURES


Square: 12x12 (30x30cm),10x10 (26x26cm),

8x8 (21x21cm), 7x7 (18x18cm), 5x5 (12x12cm)

Landscape: 15x10 (39x25cm), 11x8 (29x20cm),

10x7 (25x18cm), 8x5.5 (21x14cm), 7.5x5 (19x13cm)

Portrait: 8x11 (20x29cm), 7x10 (18x26cm),

5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100

• Page Finish: Varnish, laminate matt or glossy

• Cover*: Animal friendly leather or other materials,

optional gold or silver hot stamping text

• Case: Designable deluxe presentation box, laminate

matt or glossy, plush felt l ining with book holder and

CD or DVD placeholder

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ZEN LAYFLAT Ex / ExD / HC

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The Zen Layflat is a superior quality lay-flat* style book.

The beautiful laminate or varnish finish protects the pages

and continues seamlessly into the binding of the book.

This invisible binding allows you to fully display your im-

ages without gutter loss. The lay-flat line is available in our

traditional Hard Cover and EX book formats with the choice

of a varnish, laminate matt or glossy page finish.

FIND YOUR ZENFEATURES


Square: 12x12 (30x30cm),10x10 (26x26cm),

8x8 (21x21cm), 7x7 (18x18cm), 5x5 (12x12cm)

Landscape: 15x10 (39x25cm), 11x8(29x20cm),

10x7 (26x18cm), 8x5.5 (20x14cm),7.5x5 (19x13cm)


5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100


• EX Type: Hard cover book with jacket (designable

flaps) and red or black slide-in book case

• EXD Type: Hard cover book with jacket (designable

flaps) and designable slide-in book case

• HC (Hard Cover) Type: Includes frosted plastic case

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ARTPAPER

ART LAYFLAT BOOK

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The Art Layflat Book boasts elegant ivory uncoated inside

pages with a smooth hard cover. The Art Layflat Book is

packaged in a natural tan gift style box, with a fully design-

able lift off top.

NATURAL LOOKFEATURES


Landscape: 11.5x9 (30x23cm), 7.5x6 (19x15cm)

Portrait: 9x11.5 (23x30cm), 6x7.5 (15x19cm)

• Paper Finish: None, uncoated ivory paper

• Cover: Designable hard cover, Laminate matte or glossy

• Case: Gift style box with designable lift top and natural tan

bottom, Laminate matte or glossy case finish

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Lx / FLx BOOK BOUND

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The LX AsukaBook has an upscale premium genuine leath-

er cover*, offering a timeless look and beautiful simplicity.

Also available as FLX type with animal friendly leather (faux

leather). The LX and FLX books are available in a variety

of colors with an optional personalized gold or silver hot

stamping text.

This book is showcased in a stylish custom designed pre-

sentation box with a CD or DVD placeholder

LEATHER

* Because we use all natural hides, some slight variations in the textures and color may occur.

FEATURES


Square: 10x10 (26x26cm), 8x8 (21x21cm), 7x7 (18x18cm)

Landscape: 16x12 (40x29cm, FLX only),

11x8 (29x20cm), 10x7 (26x18cm), 8x5.5 (20x14cm)


5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100

• Page Finish: Varnish, laminate matte or glossy

• Cover: Genuine (LX) or animal friendly leather (FLX).

See page 44 for material and colors.

• Case: Designable presentation box, laminate matte or

glossy, with CD or DVD placeholder

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Ex / ExD BOOK BOUND

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The EX and EXD AsukaBooks offer superior quality in the

coffee table book line. They include a hard cover book

protected by a matching printed bookjacket with design-

able inside flaps. The EX book comes with a red or black

slide-in book case and optional gold or silver hot stamp-

ing text. The EXD book is presented in a fully designable

slide-in book case. All covers and cases are available in

laminate matt or glossy finish.

CREATIvE FREEDOMFEATURES


Square: 12x12 (30x30cm, EX only), 10x10 (26x26cm),

8x8 (21x21cm), 7x7 (18x18cm), 5x5 (12x12cm)

Landscape: 11x8 (29x20cm), 10x7 (26x18cm),

8x5.5 (20x14cm)

Portrait: 11x12.5 (29x31cm), 8x11 (20x29cm),

7x10 (18x25cm), 5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100


• EX Type: Hard cover book with jacket (designable

flaps) and red or black slide-in book case

• EXD Type: Hard cover book with jacket (designable

flaps) and designable slide-in book case

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HARD COvER BOOK BOUND

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The hard cover AsukaBook has a high-end feel

that is reminiscent of fine art coffee table books.

The cover can be printed full bleed, front to back,

and has a protective matt or glossy coating. The

hard cover book is nicely presented in a frosted

plastic case that offers extra protection and easy

portability. Hard cover books are handy for smaller

copies (parent or friend books). Despite the high

quality the price is also less compared to the

other book types.

THE ORIGINALFEATURES


Square: 12x12 (30x30cm),10x10 (26x26cm),

8x8 (21x21cm), 7x7 (18x18cm), 5x5 (12x12cm)

Landscape: 11x8(29x20cm), 10x7 (26x18cm),

8x5.5 (20x14cm)

Portrait: 8x11(21x29cm), 7x10 (18x26cm),

5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100


• Cover: Laminate matt or glossy

• Case: Frosted case

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SOFT COvER BOOK BOUND

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The soft cover AsukaBook offers a more casual

alternative. It is comfortable to hold and flip

through, while still offering a fully printable cover

with a protective matt or glossy coating. The soft

cover book is nicely presented in a frosted plastic case

that offers extra protection and easy portability.

through, while still offering a fully printable cover

with a protective coating.

SIMPLE ELEGANCEFEATURES


Square: 10x10 (26x26cm), 8x8 (21x21cm),

7x7 (18x18cm), 5x5 (12x12cm)

Landscape: 11x8(29x20cm), 10x7 (26x18cm),

8x5.5 (20x14cm)


5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100


• Cover: Laminate matt or glossy

• Case: Frosted case

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ARTPAPER

ART BOOK SOFT COvER

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NEWThe Art Book Soft Cover is bound with a traditional book binding similar to our Book Bound line and reminds us of a high-end magazine, but with heavier, art paper pages. Unlike our other Art products that come with textured ivory colored paper, this soft cover book comes with textured white paper. The cover is available with a beautiful laminate glossy or matte finish, or without lamination giving you the natural finish of the art paper. This book also has the option to print on the inside of both the front and back covers.

The book is presented in a white mottled envelope with a classic wrap tie closure.

ART MAGAZINFEATURES

• Size: 8.5x10.5 (22x27cm)

• Sides: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100

• Binding/Pages: Standard Binding/Thin Textured White

Art Paper

• Page Finish: None

• Cover: Designable Soft Cover

• Cover Finish: Glossy, Matte, None

• Case: Textured Cream Envelope with string closure

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DvD PRESENTATION BOOK

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The DVD Presentation Book is the top of the line

showcase for any DVD slideshow or portfolio. This

presentation book has a designed outside cover

which opens to reveal a fully designed, removable

book with matt or glossy hard pages. Opposite of

the removable book is a DVD placeholder covered

with an elegant sheet of velum. The slide-in case

for the presentation book has a fine paper finish

available in four colors and includes optional gold

or silver hot stamping text.

SHOWCASEFEATURES


Portrait: 5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 6, 8, 10, 12

• Page Finish: Laminate matt or glossy

• Page Type: Flush mount hard pages

• Case: Slide-in case with optional gold or silver hot

stamping text

• Case color options: black, cream, pink, mint green

• Single or double CD or DVD placeholder.

DvD PRESENTATION BOOK

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USB PRESENTATION BOOK

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* not included

USB PRESENTATION BOOK

The USB Presentation Book is a unique and contemporary

ensemble for presenting client images and/or showcasing

memorable keepsakes.

This presentation book has a designable custom cover

that opens to reveal a fully designable, removable hard-

page book. Opposite the removable book is a windowed

compartment to hold a USB* or a small keepsake. The

presentation is completed with a slide-in protective case

available in three colors, with the option of a personalized

hot stamp text.

MEMORIES AND KEEPSAKESFEATURES


Portrait: 5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Pages: 6, 8, 10, 12

• Page Type: Flush mount hard pages (hard board)

• Paper Finish: Laminate matte or glossy

• Cover: Designable and removable hard cover book (inside

case). Laminate matte or glossy.

• USB Book Case: Designable card cover case with

USB stick or keepsake display holder. Laminate matte or

glossy.

• Slide-In Case: Slide-in book case with a personalised

gold or sliver hot stamping text.

• Case colors: smooth black, chocolate or cream pearl

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ZEN LAYFLAT FOLIO

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Perfect as an in-studio image display, client add-on, or

by itself as a thoughtful gift. The Zen Layflat Folio offers a

sleek way to display photo favorites. These fully designable

folios are available in bi-folio, tri-folio and multiple sizes.

The folios are seamless, layflat, and press printed with

exceptional quality 6-color printing.

YOUR PORTFOLIOFEATURES


Square: 12x12 (30x30cm), 10x10 (26x26cm),

8x8 (21x21cm), 7x7 (18x18cm)

Landscape: 11x8 (29x20cm), 8x5.5 (20x14cm)

Portrait: 8x11 (20x29cm), 5.5x8 (14x20cm)

• Folio Sides: 2, 3

• Paper Finish: Laminate matte and glossy


• Case: Clear frosted plastic case

ZEN LAYFLAT FOLIO

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ART LAYFLAT FOLIO

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This premium quality folio offers unmatched luxury and

versatility. The Art Layflat Folio surpasses expectations as

an in-studio image display, a client add-on, or a thoughtful

gift.

The Art Layflat Folio is larger than the standard Zen Layflat

Folio, and boasts elegant ivory uncoated paper and a

smooth matte hard cover. This fully designable folio is

available as a standard folio and a tri-folio. The Art Layflat

Folio is seamless, layflat, and press printed using excep-

tional-quality 6-color printing.

The Art Layflat Folio is packaged in a frosted plastic case.

NATURAL ELEGANCEFEATURES


Landscape: 11.5x9 (30x23cm), 7.5x6 (19x15cm)

Portrait: 9x11.5 (23x30cm), 6x7.5 (15x19cm)

• Folio Sides: 2, 3

• Paper Finish: Ivory uncoated pages


• Case: Clear frosted plastic case

ART LAYFLAT FOLIO

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DESIGN OPTIONS

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ASUKABOOK MAKER – ABMAsukaBook Maker (ABM) 2 is a new, comprehensive design software available exclusively

to AsukaBook customers. ABM is an easy-to-use software for the sole purpose of creative

and efficient book layout design. Take advantage of the variety of design options available to

cater to all design needs and abilities, as well as layout templates, sloppy borders, masks,

actions and many other image enhancement tools. abm.asukabook.com/en.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ® – TEMPLATES

Adobe Photoshop software provides the most comprehensive suite of tools for editing digital

images. Photoshop can resize, enhance, color correct and layout your photos onto our

blank AsukaBook templates. The possibilities are endless when using Photoshop.

The free software “ File Checker “ then automatically generate your PDF for printing.

ADOBE INDESIGN ® – ABID

Adobe InDesign is a popular choice for photographers and graphic designers alike. With its

vast and varied functions and layout abilities, InDesign is a great tool to use when creat-

ing an AsukaBook, as well as other printed materials. The new AsukaBook InDesign Tool

(ABID) allows to create AsukaBooks direcly within InDesign. All book types, formats and

options are already included - just concentrate on book design and layout.

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UNIQUE FEATURES

AsukaBook’s are printed in exquisite 6 colors. The

quality exceeds offset printing. We use special inks

that outlast the life of widely used press inks. A surface

varnish coating or laminate is also applied, increasing

durability and quality . Furthermore color management,

calibration pages and a special printer profile ensure

the perfect match of colors.

AsukaBook’s laminate glossy and laminate matt

finishes are unique in the market. It makes the pages

feel a bit thicker, with slightly more protection from

normal wear and tear than our third option, varnish. The

Varnish finish is more of a semi-gloss page finish. It is

sometimes compared to a luster or a satin finish. Furthermore

the new Art book line comes with uncoated pages.

With AsukaBook you get high quality book styles for

every taste. The current line-up covers the modern

book bound style, a patent-pending lay-flat style and

a neo classic album style. You do not have to handle

several manufacturers anymore - let AsukaBook be

your partner for all of your clients wishes.

4-color 6-color

matt varnish glossy

book lay-fl at album

PRINT QUALITY

PAGE FINISH

BINDING TYPES

uncoated

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12 x 12 10 x 108 x 8 7 x 7

5 x 5

127 x 127mm

305 x 305mm

254 x 254mm

203 x 203mm

178 x 178mm

AsukaBook offers you to design your own boxes and

book jackets. Some book types come with designable

presentation boxes with CD/DVD placeholders as well.

Leather covers and cases can be personalized with a

hot-stamp text too. All this options are included in the

book price.

An exclusive service which allows you to share your

book with clients. When odering an AsukaBook, you

will receive an online digital slide show of the design.

Clients may flip through a digital version of their book

and forward it to their friends and family before the

printed and bound book arrives.

AsukaBook’s are available in many different sizes.

The portfolio features square, vertical and landscape

formats starting from the handy 5x5 (12x12cm) up

to the A3 landscape (40x29cm) which is a perfect

choice for large panorama images. Just order one

copy or make your own packages i.e. for brides and

parents.

BOOK SIZES

DESIGNABLE BOX

ALBUM ONLINE

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COvER MATERIALSAnimal friendly Leather (FLX Book Bound, NeoClassic, Layflat Impact)

Brown

Saddle

Brushed Metal Si lk

Camel

Brown

Onyx Silk

Black

Black

Pearl Si lk

Babyblue

Bordeaux

Retro Red

Bordeaux

White Pink

Genuine Leather (LX Book Bound)

Other Materials (Layflat Impact, NeoClassic)

Babyblue

Black Microsuede

Pink

Brown Carbon Fibre

White

Because we use all naturalhides, some slight variationsin the textures and colormay occur.

WE WANT YOU TO LOvEYOUR ASUKABOOK.PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF THERE IS

ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP

SUPPORT & CONTACT INFO:

ASUKABOOK Europe

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TEL: +49 32 221 09 31 67 (Europe)

FAX: +41 52 214 01 95

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