Fabolia · personalized illustrated books

Your story, illustrated like a real book

A child, their doudou, a couple, a group of friends, a grandparent: the one you love becomes the main character of a story written just for them, illustrated from their photos, proofread page by page, then printed and bound. A book to give, to keep, to open again.

Writing languages
16 languages
Illustration styles
6 for children, 8 for adults
Proofreading
Every page, before printing
Bound album
21 × 28 cm, 32 pages
Delivery
5 to 7 business days

Double page from “Emma and Lapinou in the Heart of the Forest”, a children's book

For a child · from 3 years

The hero is them. Or their doudou. Or their dog.

An adventure written just for them, where they recognize their face, their room, the doudou that never leaves the bed. Thirteen double pages illustrated from your photos, in the style you choose, then a real bound book they’ll want every night.

The hero can be the child themselves, their doudou, their pet, a superhero in their image, siblings, a grandparent, mom or dad, their best friend — each drawn from their photo, true to themselves from the first to the last page.

Who can be the hero

For an adult · to give

Ten years of love, thirty years of friendship, a first child: one book.

Your photos become portraits, your memories a story kept on the shelf rather than a phone. Eight styles designed for grown-ups — watercolor, classic painting, elegant line, soft realism — and writing that takes its time.

The book can tell the story of a couple, a group of friends, siblings, a fresh start, expecting a child, golden wedding anniversary, a proposal, or a trip for two — and you are the characters.

Who can be the hero

The object

The book in your hands

Not a file, not a mockup: a real 21 × 28 cm album, printed and bound in Europe, with illustrations spanning each double page. You place it on a bedside table; you open it again in ten years.

Double page from a Fabolia book titled « Ten Years of Us »
A single illustration across two pages, no margins — from « Ten Years of Us ».
Format
Portrait 21 × 28 cm
Interior pages
32
Illustrations
Thirteen double pages
Proofreading
Each page, by you
Printing
In Europe, within 5 to 7 days

Prefer a digital format? The book is also available as a high-res PDF, ready as soon as you approve, and delivered even faster.

How it works

Three steps, and a book that didn’t exist

Whatever the world, the process is the same: you tell us, we write and draw, you review, then the book arrives at your door.

  1. 01

    You tell us

    A name, one photo per character, an occasion or theme, and the details that matter to you: the doudou that never leaves the bed, the place of the first meeting, the family joke. Just a few minutes, and a free preview shows the cover and first page before you commit.

  2. 02

    We write and illustrate

    The story is written for you, then illustrated across thirteen double pages in the style you chose. Each character is drawn from their photo and stays true — same face, same outfit — from first to last page.

  3. 03

    You proofread, then receive

    You approve the text, then each illustration; anything you don’t like is redone free of charge. Nothing goes to print without your okay. The PDF is available immediately, the bound book arrives within 5 to 7 business days.

A free preview is offered before any payment: you see the cover and first page of your book, illustrated from your photos, before deciding.

Plans

Clear pricing for every world

All plans include the story written for you, thirteen double-page illustrations, and proofreading of each page before printing.

For a child

The book where they are the hero

Portrait format 21 × 28 cm, 32 inner pages, from age 3.

  • Digital version

    The high-definition PDF book, available as soon as you confirm.

    €14.90

  • Softcover album

    21 × 28 cm printed album with soft cover, tracked home delivery.

    €29.90

  • Hardcover album + digital

    The hardcover album and the PDF to share remotely.

    €39.90

For an adult

The book of your story

Same format, same paper, writing and styles designed for grown-ups.

  • Digital version

    The high-definition PDF book, available as soon as you confirm.

    €19.90

  • Softcover album

    21 × 28 cm printed album with soft cover, tracked home delivery.

    €34.90

  • Hardcover album + digital

    The hardcover album and the PDF to share remotely.

    €44.90

Prices include VAT. Shipping fee contribution of €2.45 – €4.90 applies to printed plans delivered within mainland France. See plan details

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Will the person really be recognizable?

Yes. Each character is drawn from their photo, in the chosen style, then reproduced identically on every page: same face, same hairstyle, same outfit. You see the portraits before the illustrations and can request changes.

Does the hero have to be a child?

No. The hero can be a child, their doudou, their pet, siblings, a grandparent — or, in the adult world, a couple, a group of friends, siblings, expectant parents, or yourself. Each world has its own writing and styles.

How many people can appear in the book?

Up to four: a child and their doudou, siblings, a couple, a family, or a group of friends. One photo per person is enough, facing forward with a clear view of the face.

In which languages can the book be written?

The book can be written in 16 languages, independently of the site’s language: you can order in French a book written in English for cousins abroad.

What are the turnaround times?

The text is ready in minutes, illustrations follow, and you proofread at your own pace. After your approval, the PDF is immediately available; the printed book arrives within 5 to 7 business days in mainland France.

What happens to the photos I provide?

They are used only to create the portraits, hosted within the European Union, and automatically deleted 30 days after the book is created. They are never printed as-is nor reused.

More questions? Read the full FAQ

Get started

Which story to start with?

A few minutes to tell it, a few days to receive it. The preview is free, and nothing goes to print without your approval.

Tracked delivery in mainland France · Proofreading of every page before printing