Ashlight Book Evaluation

Submit Your
Book for Review

Upload your photos, tell us about your book, and receive a professional Ashlight Evaluation Report — complete with a full defect analysis, grade estimate, conservation assessment, and clean & press recommendation.

✓  Report delivered within 48 hours
✓  No obligation — evaluate before you commit
✓  Free evaluation with any service booking

How It Works

01
Submit Your Book
Fill out the form below and upload up to 17 photos of your book — full cover, corners, spine, back cover, and any defect close-ups.
02
We Analyze
Our team reviews every photo using our professional evaluation framework — identifying all defects, pressability, and grade impact.
03
You Receive the Report
Within 48 hours you receive a full Ashlight Evaluation PDF — defect analysis, grade estimate, and conservation recommendation.
04
Decide & Send
Review the report and decide if you want to proceed with clean & press. No pressure — the evaluation is yours to keep.
Every Standard Service Includes
Dry Surface Clean Humidification Cycle First Press 24hr Cold Press Spine Tack-Iron (if needed) Final Press 72hr Cold Press
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Submission Received!

Thank you! We'll review your photos and have your Ashlight Evaluation Report ready within 48 hours. Keep an eye on your email inbox.

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Your Information
Book Information
Modern
$15
1990–Present
Bronze & Copper
$18
1970–1989
Silver Age
$20
1956–1969
Golden Age
$22
Pre-1956
What You Get Industry Standard Ashlight Standard
Press Cycles 1 press ✓ 2 full presses
Cold Press Time 12 hours ✓ 96 hours (4 days)
Spine Tack-Iron Detail Additional cost ✓ Included as needed
Dry Surface Clean Not always included ✓ Always included
Humidification Cycle Varies by presser ✓ Controlled cycle
Current Condition
Submit Your Photos

📸 How to Submit Your Photos

  • Take all your photos first (see tips below)
  • Upload them to Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud — any cloud storage works
  • Create a shared folder and set it to "Anyone with the link can view"
  • Paste the share link in the field below
  • We'll access your photos directly from there — no size limits, no compression
📷 What Photos to Take
▸Full front cover — straight on
▸Full back cover
▸All four corners — close up each one
▸Full spine — edge-on view
▸Upper spine close-up
▸Lower spine close-up
▸Any visible defects — close up
▸Both staple areas
💡 Tip: Natural light or bright even lighting gives the best results. Avoid flash glare directly on the cover.
How to Create a Google Drive Share Link
1 Upload all your photos to a new folder in Google Drive
2 Right-click the folder → "Share" → "Change to anyone with the link"
3 Set permission to "Viewer" — then copy the link and paste it below

By submitting you agree to allow Ashlight Comics to review your photos for evaluation purposes. Photos are not shared publicly. Questions? DM us on Instagram or visit ashlightcomics.com