Family book printing at PrintItEasy starts from a single copy. Bring your family history, family tree or shared memories together in one beautifully printed book to pass down through the generations. You choose the size, the binding and the paper, and we check your file before production.
What is a family book suitable for?
Perfect for family history, family-tree projects, commemorations and anniversaries. A tangible legacy to pass down within the family.
Recommended options
- Hardcover with sewn binding for maximum durability
- Wood-free paper that won’t yellow
- Full colour for photos and documents
- Personalisation possible per copy
Why choose PrintItEasy?
We print in-house with premium materials and check your file before production. Configure your family book on the right and see the price instantly.
Print a family book in 3 steps
- Choose your specification. Decide on size, hardcover or softcover, paper and finish.
- Supply your file. Upload a print-ready PDF in CMYK with 3 mm bleed for full-page images.
- We print and deliver. Once your file is approved, your family book arrives within 5 to 7 working days.
Which specification suits a family book?
A family book is often a keepsake meant to last, so a hardcover with a sewn binding is the natural choice: sturdy, dignified and able to survive years of handling. A sewn binding also lies flat, so photographs and family trees that run across two pages stay readable.
For extra copies to share among relatives, a softcover is lighter and more economical, and posts easily to family further afield.
Paper for text and photographs
A family book usually mixes text with photographs and documents. Choose 120 gsm silk if images dominate, so photographs stay sharp and colours come out well. For a more text-led family history, wood-free offset of 90 to 100 gsm reads comfortably.
Scan old photographs and documents at a minimum of 300 dpi at actual size, so treasured originals reproduce clearly. Older, faded prints benefit from careful scanning at high resolution.
Supplying your file
Supply your file as a print-ready PDF with embedded fonts, images at a minimum of 300 dpi and 3 mm bleed on full-page photographs. Keep a generous inner margin on a thick book, so nothing important disappears into the gutter. Not sure about your file? We are happy to check it with you at no charge.
A keepsake for the whole family
Because we print from a single copy, you can order one and reprint later for relatives who want their own. A family book makes a moving gift for a reunion, an anniversary or a special birthday. If you want to sell a wider family history, you can apply for an ISBN at the International ISBN Agency.
Frequently asked questions about family book printing
Can I order a single copy?
Yes. Many families order one first and reprint later for relatives who want their own copy.
Which binding lasts longest?
A sewn hardcover is the most durable and the natural choice for a keepsake meant to be handed down.
Can I include old photographs and documents?
Certainly. Scan them at a minimum of 300 dpi at actual size. For image-heavy books we recommend 120 gsm silk paper.
How long does it take?
Once your file is approved, we print and dispatch within 5 to 7 working days.
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