Made, not just printed.
Most memory books are print on demand. A machine lays out the pages, a machine prints them, and nobody looks at the book before it ships. Every Stories By book passes through my hands first.
Free for the first three stories.
No card needed. Then £49 for the first 20 families, £89 after that. One payment, no subscription.
- A question every week, for as long as they want to answer. Pause any time.
- The family can send their own questions. Each one says who asked.
- A printed hardback of their stories. I design every page by hand, and you see a proof first.
Why by hand?
Print on demand
Software flows your text into a template. Photos land where they fit, not where they belong. It’s quick and it’s fine, and it’s what most memory book services sell.
Stories By
I read the stories. The photo of the wedding sits beside the story of the wedding. A line worth keeping gets a page of its own. It takes hours per book, which is why I only make a few each month.
Questions
What's free, exactly?
The first three stories, with no card. If you want to keep going, it's one payment of £49 for the first 20 families, £89 after that. That covers the questions, the recordings and the book.
How long does the book take?
Around two weeks from the moment you say the stories are ready. You'll see a full proof before anything is printed.
Can it be finished like an heirloom?
Yes. Cloth cover, a foil-stamped title, a ribbon marker and custom endpapers, with a slipcase if you want one. Made to order, from £149. Email me and we’ll talk it through.
Is shipping included?
UK shipping is included. We can ship anywhere else at cost.
More in the FAQ, or email hello@storiesby.app.