An Akin book is like no other—because it is curated for your family and its unique history.
Commemorating Ancestry Through Curated Design
Akin guides the process so you don’t have to. We review what you know — and research what you may not know. We then compile what we’ve learned and gather imagery and illustrations to design your one-of-a-kind book.
Book Themes
From research summaries to stories that span generations, we offer an assortment of book themes to choose from — to suit your style and your pocketbook.
Book Pricing & Services
Our tiered pricing provides you with options when considering ideas for your family book. When you schedule your free consultation with us, we can discuss what you’d like to create in more detail and propose the best book design solution for you.
$300-$500
A great option for a 3-generation Research Summary or a small format Special Occasion Book.
$500-$2,000
Consider a 10-30 page Biographical Short or a Life Timeline Book.
$2,000-$5,000
An ideal budget for an expanded Special Occasion Book or Biographical Book with specialized print details.
$5,000-$7,500
This amount provides you with the perfect opportunity to create a higher volume, large format book such as a Lineage Collection.
$7,500-$10,000+
This tier allows you to choose from multiple options for book themes and formats such as a Memoir or multi-volume series. You may also choose to create A Collection which combines your book with other keepsakes and memorabilia in a Custom Box.
Akin book costs are estimated based on the following considerations:
• Book copy length, page count, image quantity, copy and photo editing
• Design & Production Services
• Genealogy Research Services
• Print Management
• Printing Costs
Formats & Styles
Standard Sizes:
5 x 7, 6 x 9, 8 x 10, 8.5 x 11,
11 x 14 (landscape or portrait format)
Cover Options:
Softbound: semi-gloss or matte finish, or hardbound: semi-gloss or matte finish, or linen
Page Count:
A minimum of 10 pages is recommended for a paperback
or accordion-style book. For a hardbound book, the minimum number is 32 pages
Hardbound Binding Styles
Additional copies of your book may be ordered with your initial order, or you may order them at a later date—costs for additional copies will be determined by the number of pages, size, and printing method. All books include a table of contents, page numbers, Akin logo and web address, and copyright symbol.
Discovery & Design Process for Books
Timeline: 6-12 weeks