Defining and Catagorizing your collection: Collections take on lives of their own as we search the world, and add to them. Some collectors will dedicate their efforts to very specific and rare items, while others may have a wide variety of items within a family. Defining and Cataloguing is one of the most important aspects of planning a book, and establishing a record for insurance and appraisal purposes.

Appraisal and Insurance documentation: Besides simply the passion and interest you have in your collection, there is a matter of valuation. And as your collection grows, and takes in more rare and treasured items, it's value will substantially increase. Great Collections, while not appraisers ourselves, can assist you in finding an experienced and knowledgable appraiser that will be able to properly evaluate and assess your collections value. The photography created for a book can be used to specifically document the items in your collection, and address valuation at the same time. A book on your collection will not only provide a photographic record of it, but increase it's value as well.

Copyright and Trademark experience, and referrals: Depending on the collection, and items that comprise your collection, there can be copyright and trademark issues. When making a decision about what kind of book you want to create, there may be some areas that need legal counsel. While we are not attorneys, we do have experience in these matters, and can help you to determine what course you would need to take.

Photography: of your collection is the single most important element in a book. How each item is photographed, the background, and detail will determine whether your book is a great book, or just another pulp paperback. Great Collections has experienced and talented photographers that produce compelling and creative images that will immediately engage peoples interest in the book, and your collection.

Writing: Not everyone is a great writer, but everyone has some great stories. And whether you are a masterful writer or not, we can help with any part of this process, from actually giving helpful tips on penning the stories, to the interviews and writing itself, to merely editing and proof reading. These are your stories of your collection, and the stories will be as interesting and fun to read as the photography is to sit and look at.

Design and Publishing of the book: A book on a collection gives you and others a chance to see your collection as a whole, complete effort. As an historical document, we bring our talents and experience into the design elements and production values that will truly make your book a profound statement, and a masterful presentation.

 

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