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Putting images into a book is only the beginning.
Anyone can drag a few photos into a template and call it a book. The hard part is everything after that... picking a topic people will actually buy, sourcing enough strong images to fill a hundred-plus pages, designing spreads that reward browsing instead of flipping past, and getting the files print-ready without a proof coming back with muddy colors or a cover that's unreadable at thumbnail size.
That gap between "I made a book" and "I made a book people pick up, flip through, and buy as a gift" is where most creators stall out. They either never finish, or they finish something that looks like a PDF someone printed at Kinko's instead of the kind of book that sits proudly on a coffee table.
This course was built to solve that problem.
The Coffee Table Book MasterClass Module gives you one repeatable workflow for taking a book from "just an idea" to a finished, sellable, gift-worthy hardcover...
Whether you're working with your own photography, public domain archives, or AI-generated art.
Imagine being able to...
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Pick a coffee table book topic you already know has a built-in gift-buying audience
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Source and prepare gallery-quality images without guessing whether you have "enough" or the "right" ones
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Lay out spreads that make people stop and flip through instead of skimming past
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Design a cover that works like a billboard on someone's living room table
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Get your files print-ready the first time, instead of burning money on proof after proof
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Choose the right printer and pricing strategy so your book actually turns a profit
Ready to build a book worth displaying? creative industries.
What's Inside this MasterClass Module?
Picking a Winning Topic
You'll learn how to test a book idea before you invest a single hour in it... using the same gift test, passion test, and image-supply checks that separate topics with real buyer demand from topics that just look nice in your head.
Sourcing & Preparing Gallery-Quality Images
Discover where to find images worth building a book around, whether that's public domain archives, AI-generated art, or your own photography, and how to get them ready to print instead of ready to look embarrassing next to a $50 price tag.
Designing a Book People Actually Browse
You'll walk through how to sequence and lay out a book so every spread earns its place, from the showstopper images to the quiet breathers in between, so the book holds attention from the first page to the last.
Getting Print-Ready Without the Guesswork
No more wondering if your file will reject on upload or come back from the printer looking nothing like what you designed. You'll know exactly what a print-ready file needs before you ever hit submit.
Choosing the Right Printer for Your Book
With options like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, and Blurb, picking the right one (or the right combination) can make or break your margins and your distribution. You'll learn how to choose based on your book's format and your goals, not guesswork.
Pricing for Profit
You'll learn how to price your coffee table book so it feels like a premium gift and still leaves real profit in your pocket, including when bundling or limited editions make sense.
After Completing This MasterClass Module, You Will Be Ready to...
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Choose a coffee table book topic with real gift-market demand
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Build a complete image library for your book, sourced and rights-checked
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Design spreads and a cover that feel premium, not homemade
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Prepare print-ready files for KDP, IngramSpark, or both
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Price your book to hit the gift market and still protect your margin
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Launch your first coffee table book in time for the holiday gift season
Don't take our word for it!
“After a decade of studying Tony's great courses and videos, I am never disappointed by the level of expertise, attention-to-detail, and caring, that he produces."”
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FAQ
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Do I need to be a professional photographer or artist?
No. This works whether you're using your own photography, AI-generated art, public domain images, or a mix. You don't need to be the one making the images... you need to know how to find, prepare, and present them.
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Do I need design software experience?
No prior design experience required. We'll show you what tools are available and how to think through layout decisions, whether you're using something simple like Canva or a more advanced tool.
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What if I don't have a book topic yet?
That's exactly what the topic-testing portion of this training is for. You'll leave with a clear way to evaluate any idea before you commit to it.
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Does this work with AI-generated images?
Yes. AI art is one of the fastest ways to build a gallery-quality image library for a coffee table book, and we cover how to use it well.
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Which printer should I use, KDP or IngramSpark?
It depends on your book's format and your distribution goals, and we walk through exactly how to decide. Many creators end up using both.
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What if I can't attend live?
Replay lessons are available 1-2 business days after the live training, so you won't miss a thing.
Meet Your Expert Instructor
Hi there! Tony Laidig here... I’m known as The Public Domain Expert, but what I really do is help creators like you unlock limitless potential through AI and public domain content... without the overwhelm.
I’ve been experimenting with AI writing and art tools since before they were cool (back in 2018), and over the last 18+ years, I’ve designed more than 600 book covers, including several that landed on the New York Times Best-Seller list.
My goal? To make creativity more accessible, more profitable, and way more fun!
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to create books, products, or art that actually stand out, I’ve probably built a course or strategy to help. I’ve taught over 2,000 course modules covering everything from publishing and book design to AI-generated art, children’s books, video content, and beyond.
And while I love teaching and creating, I live what I teach... traveling the country in an RV with my wife Kristen and our two cats, making art, writing, and capturing inspiration with my camera wherever we roam.
If you're ready to explore powerful tools, timeless content, and scalable creative strategies, you're in the right place!