wildkiwi
10-28-2007, 06:50 PM
Hi All. First off...I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to MyPublisher! The book that I created was a *big deal* and I needed it done on time...but I am a person who procrastinates. I submitted my book on Tuesday morning at 3 AM, and it was on my doorstep (I live in northern Michigan) by Friday morning. What a sigh of relief!
So, the story to my book is that I was trying to find the *perfect* gift for my father who was turning 75. He's one of those guys who has everything, is a pack-rat...so he has saved everything, and he probably has the money to buy anything he might really want. But, he is huge on genealogy and learning about family members from the past. I sent a letter (actual snail mail letter) to all of his family and friends, searching for photos they have from the 1930's to present, as well as little notes and best wishes for the big birthday. I had tremendous support from family and friends (people that I've barely met...it was great), and the photos and wishes started rolling in. I spent a few weeks scanning the old black & whites, and trying to figure out who the people were and what year the photo was taken. As I mentioned early, I submitted at really the last possible moment in order to get it on time...and it arrived!
Wow! Was the final product amazing! My brothers and sisters were floored! I ordered a deluxe copy with a book cover...and when my Dad saw the cover and the first few pages, he started to shake rather uncontrollably and had tears in his eyes. It was an AMAZING moment. He loved it! I bought some acid-free white markers (all the pages are black) so my family members can write in what they remember about the moment caught in those photographs. It really will turn into an family heirloom...and hopefully 75 years from now, people aren't trying to figure out who-is-who, because it will all be contained in this book.
I highly suggest this idea to anyone looking for the perfect book for a family member. With MyPublishers help, a family has been brought closer together.
Thank you!
Here is my book if you'd like to check it out!
http://www.mypublisher.com/bookstore/book_viewer.py?d=tq%3Ey-cppl%60je%3E%3A48938
So, the story to my book is that I was trying to find the *perfect* gift for my father who was turning 75. He's one of those guys who has everything, is a pack-rat...so he has saved everything, and he probably has the money to buy anything he might really want. But, he is huge on genealogy and learning about family members from the past. I sent a letter (actual snail mail letter) to all of his family and friends, searching for photos they have from the 1930's to present, as well as little notes and best wishes for the big birthday. I had tremendous support from family and friends (people that I've barely met...it was great), and the photos and wishes started rolling in. I spent a few weeks scanning the old black & whites, and trying to figure out who the people were and what year the photo was taken. As I mentioned early, I submitted at really the last possible moment in order to get it on time...and it arrived!
Wow! Was the final product amazing! My brothers and sisters were floored! I ordered a deluxe copy with a book cover...and when my Dad saw the cover and the first few pages, he started to shake rather uncontrollably and had tears in his eyes. It was an AMAZING moment. He loved it! I bought some acid-free white markers (all the pages are black) so my family members can write in what they remember about the moment caught in those photographs. It really will turn into an family heirloom...and hopefully 75 years from now, people aren't trying to figure out who-is-who, because it will all be contained in this book.
I highly suggest this idea to anyone looking for the perfect book for a family member. With MyPublishers help, a family has been brought closer together.
Thank you!
Here is my book if you'd like to check it out!
http://www.mypublisher.com/bookstore/book_viewer.py?d=tq%3Ey-cppl%60je%3E%3A48938