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Optional Hardback Family History or Biography Upgrade

Upgrade your project into a premium, heirloom-quality hardback book with a custom cover, archival paper, and vivid printing. Perfect for gifting, display, and long-term preservation, this durable edition beautifully presents your narratives, photos, maps, and charts for generations to enjoy.

Transform your family history or biography into a legacy keepsake—crafted to last for generations and worthy of display in any home library.

What you’ll receive

  • Premium hardback binding with a rigid, library-grade cover for exceptional durability.
  • Custom-designed cover—choose a full-color printed cover, a matching dust jacket, or a classic cloth cover with foil-stamped title.
  • Archival-quality paper for crisp text, rich photo reproduction, and long-term preservation.
  • Professional interior layout tailored to balance narrative flow, document images, charts, and illustrations in an elegant, readable format.

Inside the book

  • Compelling narrative chapters that weave together research findings, stories, and historical context.
  • High-resolution photographs, maps, and illustrations reproduced in vivid color or rich grayscale.
  • Document images and transcriptions integrated into the narrative for context and authenticity.
  • Pedigree charts, family group sheets, and timelines for easy reference.
  • Detailed appendices with source citations, and optional indexes of names and places.

Customization options

  • Trim sizes: Standard 8.5"×11" (additional sizes available).
  • Cover design themes: From contemporary photo-driven layouts to traditional heritage styles.
  • Endpaper choices: Select from plain, patterned, or custom-printed designs.
  • Dedication & acknowledgments pages to personalize your volume for loved ones.
  • Multiple copies for family members, archives, or gift presentations.

This upgrade transforms your research into a legacy volume—one that feels as enduring as the history it contains, ready to be read today and treasured by future generations.

Each project is unique. Contact Legacies today to discuss options.