For this occasion
Retirement Gift — A Personalized Book That Touches the Heart
Celebrate a colleague’s retirement with an illustrated book tracing their career. The retirement gift everyone at the office will talk about.
- Your characters, from your photos: up to 4 per book.
- A 13-page illustrated story, as PDF or printed book.
- You review and correct everything. Nothing is printed without your approval.
Starting from €14.90
Lucas Joins Novatech
The essentials
At a glance
- Digital version
- PDF, 13 illustrated pages
- Printed book
- Portrait 21 × 28 cm, 32 pages
- Illustration
- 5 styles to choose from
- Narration
- 5 storytelling styles
- Adventure
- 7 worlds, 41 themes
- Characters
- Up to 4 per book
- Languages
- 6 languages available
- Before printing
- You approve each page
The book
Here’s exactly what you get
The images below show real books fresh off our presses, not mockups.
The vast open spaces open onto panoramic city views. Sarah leads the tour, enthusiastically detailing every corner, stopping by a quirky object and sharing its story with a smile to Lucas. Marcus, ever lively, proudly shows a robotic lamp he built and installed to surprise the team. “Sarah whispers: ‘Every desk here hides a story—watch out for Marcus’s lamp, it likes to scare at night!’”
- Illustrations span both pages: the image crosses the fold, not framed.
- The printed album is portrait format, 21 × 28 cm, with 32 interior pages. The PDF version has 13 illustrated pages.
- The PDF is downloadable once you’ve approved everything; then the book goes to print.
You’re in control
You approve each page. Only then do we print.
No surprises when your package arrives: you review the story, see every illustration, and request corrections as many times as needed.
You review the story
The full story is sent to you before any illustrations. A misspelled name, a passage to change? We rewrite it.
You see every illustration
All illustrated pages, one by one. A face that doesn’t match, an outfit that’s different? We regenerate the affected page.
We print once it’s perfect
Your approval triggers printing. The book goes to the printer exactly as you approved it.
Why a personalized book for retirement?
Retirement is a pivotal moment, often filled with mixed emotions: pride in achievements, nostalgia for colleagues, excitement for what’s next. A Fabolia personalized book captures all this in a unique, moving keepsake. The retiree sees themselves as the hero of an illustrated story celebrating their professional and personal journey. It’s much more than an office gift: it’s a sincere tribute.
The story can highlight career milestones, memorable anecdotes, or imagine the retiree embarking on new adventures. Our AI crafts a custom tale blending humor and emotion. The colleague recognizes themselves in the situations, smiles reliving memories, and is moved by this collective attention. It’s the farewell gift that wins everyone over and leaves a lasting impression.
AI illustrations turn the colleague into a true storybook character. From their photo, our technology creates faithful, expressive depictions in varied scenes. The Cartoon style is especially popular for retirements thanks to its quirky, joyful vibe. Each page tells a chapter; each illustration is a nod to shared moments.
The perfect farewell gift can be set up in 5 minutes. Quietly get a photo of the colleague, create the book with the team, then review the story and approve each illustration: nothing is printed without your consent. The PDF, available immediately after approval, can be projected during the farewell speech for maximum impact. The printed version is the keepsake the retiree will take home. Starting at €14.90 per book, even a modest group budget is enough.
The process
Four steps, with you in control of the last two
- 01
You describe your characters
First names, photos, family ties. Up to four characters per book.
- 02
You choose the adventure
A world, a theme, a narration style, and an illustration style.
- 03
You review and correct
The full story first, then each illustration one by one. As many corrections as needed.
- 04
You receive your book
The PDF as soon as you agree. The printed book if you chose a print option.
Your questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can colleagues chip in for a group gift?
Does the story mention retirement?
Can we add a colleague as a second character?
How to keep the surprise before the farewell party?
Is there a premium option for a more impressive gift?
Choose your plan
All plans include: 13 personalized AI illustrations, real-time tracking, and proofreading of each page before approval.