Vintage Engraving
Fine etched lines and sepia tones, like a treasured book from another century.
Gift guide · Grandparents
A Gift That Puts Grandkids in the Story
Grandparents do not want more things; they want more of the grandchildren. A book that draws grandchild and grandparent into the same illustrated story delivers exactly that, in a format that lives on the coffee table, not in a drawer.
The pairing story is the classic: fishing trips, kitchen lessons, garden afternoons, real or lovingly imagined. Vintage engraving and Japanese woodblock give it heirloom weight.
Adult children can commission everything remotely: gather photos over the family chat, approve the proof from another city, ship straight to their door. The Deluxe edition earns its place here.
Styles that suit the occasion
Four illustration worlds we reach for most often. There are twenty-four in total.
Impressionist
Loose brushwork and dappled light, as if your story were painted en plein air.
Watercolour Storybook
Soft washes and tender light, the classic picture-book feeling, painted warm.
Japanese Woodblock
Flat planes of colour and bold outlines in the serene ukiyo-e tradition.
How it works
Send a few photos and the moment you want remembered. We write an original story, illustrate every page in your chosen style, and send you a digital proof. You approve it before any payment is taken; then we print and ship the hardcover.
The whole process, step by stepFrom the journal
Start their book
Most books are proofed within days. Tell us the moment; we do the rest.
Begin the storyHardcover editions from $79. You approve a digital proof before paying.