How long will it take to create a Celebration Book?
It depends, but typically we recommend leaving at least 5-6 weeks from starting a Celebration Book to receiving hardbound copies of the book. Here’s an example timeline:
Collect stories: typically people give 2-4 weeks for others to contribute stories.
Finalize your book: it typically takes anywhere from a couple days to a week to review, edit, and reorder stories to get your book ready for print.
Ship and deliver: depending on your shipping choice (standard vs. express) and location, give 2-3 weeks for the book to be printed, shipped, and delivered.
How many people can contribute?
As many people as you like! Each person can add one piece of writing—a story, advice, memory, etc.—of any length, plus pictures. Books range from 26 to 480 pages for a black and white interior, or up to 300 pages for a color interior. If your book is longer than 480 pages, you can create a 2nd volume.
How much does it cost?
It’s free to start a Celebration Book and to invite family and friends to contribute. You only pay for copies of the hardbound book itself, and you can order as many copies as you like. The price per book is:
$39: Black and white interior, up to 480 pages
$79: Color books, up to 300 pages
$99: Color books above 300 pages, up to 480 pages
What do the books look like?
The books are 6 x 9 inches, similar to what you’d find in a bookstore. The font is Merriweather, size 10. The books can include photos, and can be printed either with black and white interiors, or in color. We have several professionally-designed cover styles to choose from. All covers can be customized with your color choices, photo and title.
