Self-publishing with modern technology and tools is easier than ever before. You have the option of printing right from your home computer and printer, or taking it to a print center in town to copy and bind. Many print centers offer a spiral binding or a thermal plastic binding. You may want to put your history in a 3-ring binder and share it that way.
However, I would suggest that you at least get a quote from a local printer of what it would cost for them to professionally print and bind your book. There are also a variety of options available on the Internet. The cost difference between you producing your own copies versus a local printer or online "print on demand" service may be minimal or it may be quite a lot, but the you must weigh the differences found in the quality of your finished product.
I must admit that I am not an expert in this area as I am still in the process of doing this for myself. I have looked at http://www.lulu.com/ and would recommend that you at least look there. I’m sure you can find a number of "print on demand" companies online who do the same type of thing. The nice thing about these "print on demand" companies is that you do not have to order and print large quantities of books – only the number you desire. There is a difference in the cost per book based on how many you order, but that is true whether you print and bind your own books or send them to a printer or do it online.
If you decide to print on your home ink-jet or laser printer, make sure you have selected Best Quality printing for your printer. If your photos are scanned as color photos but you are printing in black and white, use the option to print in grayscale rather than color. Use a heavier weight paper such as 24-pound paper.
If you decide to go with a local printer, check with them to see how they want you to bring in your manuscript – they may want it in PDF format, they may want an electronic file, or the pages already printed out.
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