Pricing
Three ways to bind the same book, from £29.97 with UK delivery included. No subscription and nothing to renew.
Choose a binding
Stapled
£29.97
including UK delivery
Folded and stapled along the spine, like a magazine. Light and simple.
- A 300gsm card cover and 100gsm inside pages
- Simple to open and easy to page through
- Not laminated, so keep drinks well away
1 copy £29.97 · 2 copies £39.97 · 3 copies £49.97
Laminated, comb bound
£34.97
including UK delivery
Every page, covers included, has a thin matte laminate, held on a comb binding.
- A 300gsm card cover and 100gsm inside pages, all laminated
- The pages can be wiped clean with a damp cloth
- Lies flat when open, on a table or a lap
- Not waterproof: the edges and comb holes aren’t sealed
1 copy £34.97 · 2 copies £46.97 · 3 copies £58.97
Perfect bound
£39.97
including UK delivery
A glued spine with a wraparound card cover, like a paperback from a shop.
- A 300gsm card cover wrapped round 100gsm inside pages
- A slim spine (about 2 mm on a 24-page book) with nothing printed on it
- Doesn’t lie flat when open, like any paperback
- Not laminated, so keep drinks well away
1 copy £39.97 · 2 copies £54.97 · 3 copies £69.97
Every book: A4, up to 24 pages, covers included (12, 16, 20 or 24, depending on how much you add), large, clear type (36 pt captions, nothing smaller than 24 pt), a one-page "About me" sheet for carers, invite links for as many relatives as you like, and a PDF proof to check before anything is printed. Full refund if you cancel before approving your proof.
The three bindings side by side
| Stapled | Laminated, comb bound | Perfect bound | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 copy | £29.97 | £34.97 | £39.97 |
| 2 copies | £39.97 | £46.97 | £54.97 |
| 3 copies | £49.97 | £58.97 | £69.97 |
| Each extra copy | £10 | £12 | £15 |
| How it's bound | Folded sheets stapled along the spine | Single pages on a comb binding | Single pages glued into a wraparound cover |
| Paper | A 300gsm card cover and 100gsm inside pages in all three | ||
| Laminated | No | Yes, every page, covers included (thin matte laminate) | No |
| Wiping the pages | No: keep drinks well away | Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Not waterproof: the edges and comb holes aren't sealed | No: keep drinks well away |
| Lies flat when open | Fairly flat | Yes, completely | No, like a paperback |
| Spine | The fold, with two staples | The comb | Slim and plain (about 2 mm on a 24-page book) |
| Pages and "About me" sheet | The same in all three | ||
Not sure? Choose laminated, comb bound if the book will be handled every day, at mealtimes or in a care home lounge; stapled for the lightest, simplest book; perfect bound if you'd like it to look like a paperback on the shelf. You can't change the binding after ordering, so ask us if you're unsure.
Extra copies
Extra copies are exactly the same book in the same binding, for a second home, a sibling who lives further away, or one to keep at the care home and one at home: £10 stapled, £12 laminated and comb bound, £15 perfect bound each, posted with your book. Add them when you order, or later until we delete your book's photos 30 days after it is posted.
What the price covers
Each book is printed and bound one at a time, in house, with a 300gsm card cover and 100gsm inside pages. The price also covers the online builder your family uses, the proof, a real person checking your order, and tracked UK postage.
Gift cards
Buying for a family member, or for Christmas? A gift card pays for one book in the binding you choose, and lets someone start it whenever suits them.
Any hidden costs?
No. UK delivery is included, there's no subscription, and you only pay for extra copies if you want them. We can't currently post outside the UK.
Common questions
Which binding should we choose?
Choose laminated, comb bound (£34.97) if the book will be handled every day, at mealtimes or in a care home lounge: every page wipes clean and it lies flat when open. Choose stapled (£29.97) for the lightest, simplest book. Choose perfect bound (£39.97) if you'd like it to look like a paperback on the shelf. The pages, paper and "About me" sheet are the same in all three, and UK delivery is included.
Is the book laminated?
Only if you choose the laminated, comb-bound book. Every page of it, covers included, has a thin matte laminate, so the pages can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and matte means less glare than gloss. It isn't waterproof: the edges and the comb holes aren't sealed, so dry any spill straight away. The stapled and perfect-bound books aren't laminated.
Which binding lasts best with a lot of handling?
The laminated, comb-bound book, because the laminate covers both sides of every page and the pages can be wiped clean. All three have a 300gsm card cover. In the stapled and perfect-bound books the 100gsm inside pages aren't laminated, so they mark more easily and a spill can soak in. Whichever you choose, if a book arrives damaged or with a printing fault we reprint it free.
What is a perfect-bound book like?
Like a paperback from a shop: the pages are glued into a spine, with a 300gsm card cover that wraps round them. The spine is slim (about 2 mm on a 24-page book), so there are no words on it. Like any paperback it doesn't lie flat when open, and it isn't laminated.
Can we change the binding after ordering?
Not on the website: you choose the binding when you order, or when you buy a gift card, and every book and extra copy of that order is made in it. If you need to change it, email us. Extra copies ordered later are the same book in the same binding.
How long does delivery take?
Your book is printed after you approve the proof and usually arrives within 5 to 7 working days, posted to any UK address. We email you when it is on its way.
Can I order extra copies?
Yes. Extra copies are the same book in the same binding, posted with your book: £10 stapled, £12 laminated and comb bound, £15 perfect bound each. So two copies of the stapled book are £39.97 and three are £49.97. They are popular for a second home, a sibling who lives further away, or one to keep at the care home and one at home. You can add them when you order or until we delete the book's photos, 30 days after it is posted.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
You can cancel for a full refund at any time before you approve your proof. Because each book is made for one person, we can't take it back once it has been printed, but if it arrives damaged or with a printing fault we will reprint it free. See our terms.
Will it arrive in time for Christmas?
For delivery before Christmas, order and approve your proof by 10 December. After that, a gift card is a lovely alternative: give it at Christmas and build the book together while the family is gathered, for delivery in January.
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From £29.97 including UK delivery · three bindings · extra copies from £10 · nothing is printed until you approve the proof