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Blurb
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Blurb

Blurb

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Blurb: An American self-publishing platform for creating, promoting, and selling print and ebooks.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2005
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Blurb, founded in 2005, is an American self-publishing platform dedicated to empowering individuals to create, promote, and sell their own print and ebooks. The company's core mission is to democratize publishing by providing accessible tools and services for authors, photographers, and creatives. Blurb offers a range of products including photo books, trade books, magazines, and wall art, with design tools like BookWright and integrations with Adobe InDesign and Lightroom. Their market focus spans from individual creators to businesses looking for custom publishing solutions.

Notable figures associated with Blurb include its founder, Eileen Gittins. The company has attracted significant attention and investment from the publishing and tech communities. Key achievements include the successful publication of millions of books and a robust platform that supports both physical and digital formats. Blurb's impact lies in its ability to provide a seamless and professional publishing experience, making it a valuable resource for self-publishers worldwide.

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Blurb - Quick Facts

Who are Blurb's competitors?

Companies similar to Blurb include Hyperink, Prolific Works, Ebook Glue and Bab'l Books.

When was Blurb founded?

Blurb was founded in 2005.

Where is Blurb's headquarters located?

Blurb's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has Blurb raised to-date?

As of Jul 1, 2014, Blurb has raised a total of $24.1M (USD).

How many employees does Blurb have?

Blurb has 120 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Blurb - Classification

Technology
  • Software
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Ebooks
  • Photo Books
Tags
  • eCommerce
  • SaaS
  • Self-Publishing
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
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NAICS
  • 513120Periodical Publishers
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
SIC
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7374Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services