Itoya Art Profolio Original Storage/Display Book (16.0 x 20.0, 24 Two-Sided Pages)
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A+ for price vs quality
It comes down to that. Nothing fancy or attractive about this product -- but it works. The sleeves are not crystal clear as in some other portfolios (also available from Itoya) which is both a plus and negative. Yes, the textured surface of the sleeve reduces the impact of the print, but it also doesn't reflect the ambient light. On prints this big, it's annoying seeing every room light reflected if the sleeve is glossy -- and you can always pull... Show More
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A great pick for my pics
I am using this product as a pseudo 8x10 photo album for our wedding anniversary photos. I am exctied because the photo album will be a great way to show how we age over the years. In the past, I have found that photo albums have big bulky covers, which fall apart very easily. I wanted to find a product that had a slim profile, was durable, and most importantly showcased my photos.So far, this product does the trick. As previously mentioned, I li... Show More
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Just what I was looking for
I needed a way to be able to look at my kids' 8x10 portraits I had them sit for over the years. Usually when I get a new portrait, I take out the old one and put it away, never to be seen again. Finally I thought of this idea and I am so pleased with myself. I dug through all of my old envelopes of portraits and pulled the 8x10s out and put them in these plastic sleeves in order since my kids were babies. The only thing I would improve about this... Show More
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Work well. Covers scratch easily.
I like to print my images. I feel this closes the loop. For years I've been saving my prints to 3-ring binders. However, upon downsizing this past year, I no longer have the room I once did for storing my binders. I have embarked on a project to move all my photos to these portfolios. Terrific decision. I can get 2-3 binders worth of photos in a single portfolio. The sleeves seem flimsy but in fact they are very durable. The plastic covers seem t... Show More
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Simply the best!
I bought the 11 x 14 Itoya Art Profolio to store artwork I do on paper--ink, graphite, watercolor, collage. The Profolio is also ideal to keep classwork pieces, including notes and procedures. I use various sizes as albums to store photographs. The Profolios are easy to use, are made of archival materials, and are very attractive. An additional protective cover is available for only two sizes: the 8 1/2 x 11 size and a photo album containing 4 x 6 pictures. I wish they would make a cover for other sizes, as well, particularly the 9 x 12 and the 11 x 14.
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Same great quality product for years
I've used Itoya Art Porfolios since art student days and the portfolio holds up as well as ever. My oldest photos/drawings/portfolios are ten years old, but it looks like I placed them there yesterday. The only thing that has changed is my opinion of my old work. Overall, the pages stay nice and clear, but whitish scuffs appear after some transport. I guess it's from the pages rubbing against each other. I'm happy to see Itoya's quality hasn't changed at all for their products.
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A simple, nicely made display book for prints
At a community art sale with limited space, I use this as a display book for sample photographic prints, displaying a few larger print sizes and offering a much larger selection on a print-to-order basis. It is well-made and practical, a custom spine label can be inserted, and each page will hold two prints. A black sheet separates back-to-back prints if desired. The folio is simple and nicely made, could also be used for portfolio presentation or storage. Many sizes available.
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Professional Quality profolio at an affordable price
I did extensive research for an artist portfolio because of the diversity in quality and price. I've had a smaller version of this brand but I needed a larger item to fit my larger paintings and with two-sided pages there was plenty of room for my art. This Itoya Art Profolio is a well made portfolio and B&H had the best price by several dollars. Shipping was free and delivery was speedy. I have nothing but good things to say about this whole transaction.
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So Much For My First Photo Portfolio
I'm incredibly disappointed with this Itoya Portfolio Book. In the course of assembling the first portfolio of my photo prints I rearranged the order of the photos in the portfolio several times. The plastic envelopes started splitting down the side after only 2-3 load/unload cycles. Once the spit starts, it just keeps going. What good is a portfolio that you can only fill once without it falling apart on you? No more Itoya products for me!
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Safe, clean storage for your prints
Safe, clean way to organize and save your prints in a book. You don't have to go through envelopes of prints to find what you're looking for, and you don't need to worry about fingerprints every time you want to show your prints to someone. They're in one place, safe and secure with this archival quality book. Comes in smaller and larger sizes for different size prints.
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Good for the price, but has limitations.
The sleeves are only ever so slightly over 18x24, which means they don't accommodate true 18x24 sheets without a lot of work getting them in. Also, if you try to put in the maximum capacity (48 sheets), then things start to get really squished and it becomes even harder to put in 18x24 sheets. And if your sheets are anything but thin, then you'll also run into trouble.
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Overall decent
I ordered this item for a school portfolio review. It came decently fast but when I opened it one corner was broken. I didn't have time to return it and order a replacement so I had to glue the corner and use the insert to cover it because it looked ugly. Good for storing larger prints, though I noticed that pictures tend to slide out of the top if it's tipped.
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Very Nice Art Binders
I purchased some of these over the last year to create books of my brothers photographs, some as gifts and some for me. Theyre perfect and I love the size that holds 48 images. Its the perfect weight with heavy photo paper in it. Since I bought my first 2, theyve added the window to the binding, so a label can be added. Love them even more now! Thanks!
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Great Price for the Quality!
Lots of room in this portfolio book with all the sleeves. Had no problems with getting photos in and out of the book. Also when you open the book there is a folder type spot for a cover letter and a calling card. I also made my own spine for the cover with my business logo which worked out quite well. Looks professional. I'm happy with this portfolio.
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Presentation Tool
I use the Profolio to represent different areas of my work as I interview potential customers. I can depend on the quality and I know that all my photos will display well and be protected. The Profolio is a great size - large enough to display a detailed photograph but not so bulky as to be difficult to carry. This is an excellent presentation tool.
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It's exactly what I wanted
This was about half the cost of the same size portfolio I found other places online. It shipped promptly, arrived when it said it would, and is exactly the size that I needed to hold the posters I bought it for. And so far, the Itoya products I've purchased have been good quality for storing posters and prints. I'm satisfied with this purchase.
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hard to carry
This portfolio was the right size for half sheet watercolors, but it has no handles, no way to close off the ends of the pockets. I'm going to try to figure out some way to put handles on it, or make it less "slippery".... I've dropped it a couple of times, and things started to slide out. I didn't realize how minimalist it is.
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excellent value
This is a great compact, lightweight and very affordable portfolio. I was afraid the photos might cause too much bulk and distort the shape but that's not the case. The plastic sleeves are not the clearest so it wouldn't be suitable for professional presentation but is excellent for students and other informal uses.
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A Touch of (Upper-Middle) Class
It's not a handmade portfolio box, but it is a classy, understated book that holds a bunch of prints safely. It's ideal for storage, and not-too-shabby for presentation. I wish the sleeves were not so reflective so that the surface of the prints showed better, but all-in-all I'm very satisfied with quality & value.
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Good solution for displaying photos
Since I don't have the time or money to frame all of my best 11x14 prints, the Profolio is a nice solution for both storing and displaying my shots. It makes viewing easy either through the plastic sleeve or taking a print out for a closer look. The fact that the Profolio is sturdy and attractive also helps.
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Well made, Good value!
What's really nice is that they come in a variety of sizes and are a good means of archival safe storage. I personally use these portfolio books for storing my pen & ink drawings and various other art projects. I have been using Itoya products for several years and have yet to be disappointed in the quality.
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Just Okay
My kids use them to display their pieces from their art course. The outside covers are too stiff/brittle. I just inspected it and one corner is shattered -- I don't know if it happened during shipment or during the week that we've had it. Meanwhile, the inside pages could be a little heavier.
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Great Portfolio for the Price
I use this portfolio to display my larger, 12x18 prints, which are a challenge to store and carry around. This portfolio is well priced, attractive and makes it easy to protect and transport the photos. Plastic viewing pages with black backgrounds also makes it easy to show the photos.
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Good product, priced well, flawless delivery process
used to store old family documents and primarily pictures. Not as convenient as ring binders, yet much better on benefits / cost ratio as long as one does not need to change display frequently. Excellent for long term storage of pictures you may want to browse regularly
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