Original graduation gift: the study years as an illustrated book

Graduation lasts an hour. The years before it are made of late-night study sessions, doubts, small wins and moves. A personalized illustrated book tells that road, from the point of view of someone who watched it up close.

It isn't a graduation photo album, and it isn't a template book: the story starts from what you tell us.

• ✦ A high school diploma: the end of school, the year of every stress, the party that followed.
• ✦ A bachelor's or master's: choosing the major, the first internship, the thesis.
• ✦ A competitive exam: the months of preparation, the exam, waiting for the results.
• ✦ A late degree: going back to school, a career change, a challenge you set yourself.

• ✦ The first day: the lecture hall, the city, the first week.
• ✦ The study night: the coffee, the 3 a.m. message, the support.
• ✦ The moment of doubt: the urge to quit, and what stopped it.
• ✦ The small wins: a grade, an internship landed, an oral exam passed.
• ✦ The big day: the ceremony, the results, what starts next.

The book keeps two heroes: the graduate and the one giving it (parent, partner, friend, sibling). Classmates are mentioned in the story.

A dynamic style suits an achievement: American Modern or manga. To compare all six, see our page which illustration style to choose. The free preview shows the duo drawn before you order.

A dedication can be added and printed in the book: just write to us after you order. It could start like this: "For [name], who held on when everything pushed to let go. Here is the story of those years." See our book dedication ideas.

1. Choose the style. The free preview shows the duo drawn before you order.
2. Add two photos: one of the graduate, one of you, faces sharp and front-facing.
3. Tell the story. A questionnaire guides you: where, when, what makes you laugh, the moments to keep. Ten to fifteen minutes is enough.
4. Review. You have 48 hours to read the book and ask for changes. Nothing is printed without your approval.

The book always keeps two heroes; other people are mentioned in the story, with their names and running gags.

• ✦ Digital: €39, ready in about 2 hours (24 hours at most).
• ✦ Signature: €59, a 30-page printed book.
• ✦ Prestige: €129, a 40-page printed book.

You review the book for 48 hours with up to 10 free revisions, then printing and delivery take 5 to 7 days. Nothing is printed without your approval.

For a graduation whose date you know, allow about ten days for the printed edition. To celebrate a round birthday later, see our page 30th, 40th or 50th birthday gift.