Backing up iPhoto '08 and Thumnails?

I would like to know how to back up my complete iPhoto Library the easiest way? Also I would like to leave a thumbnail of the backed up photos, is that possible? I want to be able to view pics and have access without using up all of my disk space (currently have 1800 photos in my library). Can someone help please?
Thank you..!

Go to your pictures folder
Drag iphoto library to new location eg external harddrive
(this is like taking a back up)
You can also use backup which is available as a download if you have a .mac account
Work on the basis if it can go wrong it will as I found out last year
I recommend you do the same with you movies, music and documnets and preference file etc to protect your investment.
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Thanks for your most helpful reply.
I now understand that backing up the entire iPhoto Library Folder will preserve my keywords, so that answers my first question. Thankfully, my present iPhoto folder is about 3GB, and will still fit on a single DVD.
I also understand that burning an album from within iPhoto produces a backup that can then be viewed by iPhoto and, presumably, the photo's could easily be reimported into iPhoto. But I wonder if the keywords would go along for the ride?
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Here is why the answer may have a practical application. If I made a backup DVD of my entire iPhoto Library Folder, then created a Smart Album defined as all photos created after that date, it would simplify my backup strategy, because then only the Smart Album would have to be burned to keep my backup current.
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iPhoto ▹ Empty Trash
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