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Frequently asked questions about personalised books

Clear answers for families ordering a hand-illustrated keepsake book in India — process, photos, drafts, and delivery.

What is a personalised illustrated keepsake book?

A personalised illustrated keepsake book is a custom printed storybook made from your real photos and memories. At the Chapter Co., artists hand-illustrate your family as characters, write a story around your moments, and print a bound book you can gift and reread for years.

How does ordering a custom book work?

Share your photos, names, and the moments that matter over WhatsApp. We illustrate the full story, send you a digital draft to approve, refine any edits, then print and ship the finished keepsake book to your door.

How long does a custom illustrated book take?

Most books take a few weeks from your first chat to delivery, depending on story length, illustration detail, and how quickly photos and feedback arrive. Tell us your gift date when you enquire so we can plan around it.

What occasions are your personalised books for?

We make books for baby's first year, parent-and-child stories, travel adventures, grandparents' legacy, anniversaries and love stories, Father's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, and other milestones. Every book is written and drawn from scratch for your family.

Do you ship personalised books across India?

Yes. the Chapter Co. creates books made to order in India and ships finished printed books across the country. Share your delivery city when you start your enquiry.

Can I review the book before it is printed?

Yes. You approve a full digital draft of the layout and story before printing. Want a tweak to a face, place, or line of text? We refine until it feels right.

What photos and details do you need?

Clear photos of the people in the story, names and nicknames, key moments or trips, and any words or dedication you want included. A short voice note or chat is often enough for us to start.

Is this a photo book or a hand-illustrated storybook?

It is a hand-illustrated storybook, not a standard photo-print album. Your photos guide the art, but each page is drawn as a narrative spread with characters, scenes, and custom text — more keepsake story than scrapbook.

Still deciding? A short chat is enough to start.

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