Looking for the 'Gift of a Lifetime'
A beautiful book of memories
An exclusive gift or memento

We offer a premier service. We create a beautiful book for you to give or enjoy. You simply tell us what you want. We do all the work. Your gift book is finished in a rich Moroccan leather or an exquisite Japanese silk. The gift you present will be treasured for a lifetime. Everyone remembers the day they received their book.

Imagine how you would feel if you received a gift that, from the moment you removed the wrapping paper, you knew this was the gift of a lifetime, a gift prepared exclusively for you; a gift you would enjoy sharing with family and friends for years to come. Imagine being able to give such a book to someone you love.

We will turn your gift idea into a reality. It usually takes about 8 to 12 weeks. We do not have a standard product. You will not have to upload your material, nor will you be limited to a format or number of contributors. We will create the book you want; nothing is too much trouble.

Contact us: We would be delighted to explore the opportunities for a gift book or occasion you have in mind

		The traditional hand-stitched book is created from stories, facts and photographs contributed by family, friends and colleagues. We prepare the invitations sent to all the contributors and we provide them with inspiration, advice, guidance and editiorial support.
We keep you fully involved while we manage every aspect of production through to the completion of your gift or commemorative book. Customers find their part of the creation process enjoyable and rewarding. Ideas & themes.
The photographic masterpiece is a journey of discovery. The recipient chooses the photographs they want us to take. We create a storyboard and help with decisions on clothes, jewelery, scenes and settings. The photographic story may feature the recipient's lifestyle or career. It may include their family home, holiday homes, boats and planes, hobbies or pets. We make all the arrangements and plan every detail. This premier service ensures the recipient has a wonderful experience.
This is the perfect gift for the love of your life. Discover the possibilities.

From the moment you commission your book we do all the work.

We generate ideas and guide your contributors. We edit all the material, lay out the pages, enhance or repair all the photographs, proof-read the text and check every detail before commencing the final phase when our craftsmen produce your book using time-honoured, hand-stitched bookbinding techniques. Your book is finished in exquisite leather or the finest Japanese silk. It is then titled and decorated in gold leaf.

Your book will demonstrate the care and affection of all those who contributed. It will make the perfect heirloom. We know from the feedback we receive it will be treasured forever.

To see ourselves as others see us and, recall shared experiences through their photographs and reminiscences is a deeply moving experience. Reading my book again after 10 years I was struck by the changes that had taken place in my life and the lives of many of the contributors.

James Franks, Lewes, commenting on his book 10 years later on his 80th birthday. Jim recently commissioned a book for his wife.

We guarantee your book will exceed your expectations. The recipient will feel very special.

Every Elegant Gift Book is created specifically for your special person. It might document their life history; or their major achievement, a wedding, a family history or welcome a new baby to the world. There are a host of other milestones that deserve the special recognition of an Elegant Gift Book.

Creating your book creates a 'buzz' of excitement and involvement amongst family, friends and colleagues. As they contribute their memories, anecdotes, messages and photographs they begin to realise that something genuinely meaningful is being created, which will make the presentation unforgettable and often a little tearful!

We were overwhelmed when we saw Dad’s remembrance book for the first time. It was wonderful to read the recollections of so many people who knew and loved him. It will be treasured by all the family.

Molly Medway, Southampton, talking about the book that told the story her Dad’s life from the days of charabanc outings and beach huts by the sea.

Most gift books are presented as a complete surprise at an event such as an anniversary or milestone birthday. Some books are presented as a project, for example a gift for a daughter from her Mum and Dad on her 21st birthday where she can sit for one of our portrait photographers and we combine stunning images with messages from her family and friends.

Very few people are privileged to receive an Elegant Gift Book. Unlike mass produced gifts your Elegant Gift Book is painstakingly handcrafted over time, and only a limited number of books are created each year.

To discuss your idea for a gift book or to help you with your choice of book, or to obtain a quote contact us for a no obligation discussion on +44 (0) 7973 198 468 or contact us, and we'll do the rest!

© Copyright The Elegant Book Company 2007       Privacy policy