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21st April - 23rd April
20th April - 22nd April
20th April - 22nd April
20th April - 21st April
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You'll love this because...
A clever algorithm determines the most sound, unique facts about the individual using any date
Personalised with a name, message and birth date
Clever algorithms use any date to determine unique facts about the individual
Find out the box office hits, no.1 album and more from your chosen birth date
A4 hardback or softback bound by hand and embossed with any name
FREE luxury gift box with any hardback purchase
Each page of this memorable personalised book reveals something new, from the box office hits of their birth year to the most popular toys of their decade, all partnered with visually stimulating illustrations. With the individual’s name embossed on the cover and a special message on the opening page from yours truly, the personalised “Book About You” is designed for the humblest of individuals, to remind them that out of seven billion people in the world, they’ll find out why they’re one in a billion.
How to Personalise Your Book About You
Choose from two cover options: either the blue or orange version, both available in A4 softback or hardback. Then personalise the book with the recipient’s name of up to 25 characters over 1 line. The name will be embossed on the cover and featured throughout the book. Importantly: select the birth date – this will determine the book’s content and be embossed on the cover.
Include a special message of up to 80 characters over 2 lines, with 40 characters per line. This will appear on the opening title page. The hardback comes with a free gift box, while with the softback this is an additional charge.
Further Information
When entering your personalisation, please note that accents, emojis and other symbols can’t be used as our system doesn’t support these. Make sure to double check your spelling!
🌲 Our books are made from responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers. 🌎
In The Book wouldn’t be here without its terrific customers. That’s why we care about what you have to say.
We’re constantly researching new materials to create more personalised books, so what you think matters! Tell us your feedback. From finding the book you were looking for to how easy your chosen book was to personalise – every little detail is important, so we can perfect your shopping experience the next time you return!
Karen Cummins8 Dec 2020
Not very much in it. Very skinny for the price of it. I would rather have given more facts about the person to make the book more personal, it is very generic just like a book of facts and figures with a name and date of birth on front cover.
In the Book Team10 Dec 2020
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear this.
Your feedback has been passed onto our Management Team to review this product further in the future.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenienced caused.
If you need to contact the customer service team, please do on 0330 058 0403 or [email protected]
Kind Regards,
The In The Book Team
Anna Mitchem5 Nov 2020
It's very nice.
Karen13 Oct 2020
Got this for my dad for his birthday, was very pleased with this, very interesting
Oana Iorga3 Aug 2020
I placed an order with 'the book about you' product, which contains data and statistics about the year/month/decade of the person that it is addressed to.
It was a nice surprise I did for a friend in Germany, as she could find out more things as she if she had been born in the UK :D
I also gave 5 for customer service. Unfortunately, one of my orders to Romania didn't reach its destination :-( after more than 1 month since being placed.
Mohammed Almohammed30 Jun 2020
I received the book and it was damaged from all for corners.
In the Book Team16 Jul 2020
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear this.
This sounds like this is something that has happened in transit, which we do apologize for. We can see that you have been in contact with a member of the Customer Service Team and a free of charge replacement has been requested.
Once again, please do accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
If you need to contact the customer service team, please do on 3479239119 or [email protected]
Kind Regards,
The In The Book Team
Daz2 Jun 2020
As the title says it's a book all about you or about the person you have purchased the book for.
It really is a unique present/gift that will guarantee to put a big smile on the face of the person receiving it.
ASF25 Nov 2019
I'd highly recommend this as a stunning gift for a loved one.
Chris o'b23 Nov 2019
Brilliant
tina harman16 Oct 2019
Very pleased with the book but I did didn’t get the box that I paid for which is quite disappointing as the book was only £20 and then £5 for box et cetera order come to £33 you need to state your price is a bit better but very happy with the book thank you
RON REES17 Aug 2019
Great service, good quality book, I am really pleased with the book.
A beautiful book with original illustrations delivered promptly - just what I had been hoping for.
- J M Turner
Wendy15 Apr 2021
Great gift for a football enthusiast.
Great gift for a football enthusiast.
Mr Birch14 Apr 2021
Fantastic gift for a birthday and good…
Fantastic gift for a birthday and good value for money.
Ann14 Apr 2021
Dinosaur book review
Really pleased with the personalised dinosaur book I had for my 1yr old neighbour! It’s so colourful and having his name everywhere possible is absolutely brilliant. I’m sure he will love it for many years to come.
Bruce Evans14 Apr 2021
Excellent book including further items…
Excellent book including further items I was not expecting, but were brilliant and very exciting to read, my friend who I bought the book for was in tears reading it. Well worth it and would recommend it
Annette O Connor14 Apr 2021
I bought 2 books for my grandchildren…
I bought 2 books for my grandchildren which I am delighted with. I love the personalisation of them. I knew they were going to be personalised but not to the extent that they were with their names on every page. The quality of the books is great as well. Each page is a lovely quality and hopefully childproof!! I received them very quickly in the post as well. I had both of them within 10 days and that included Easter and a weekend. Many thanks
margaret macnamara13 Apr 2021
Really really happy with book.......and…
Really really happy with book.......and i am sure as our great grandaughter grows up she will love it as well...so its off on its travels to denmark soon.
Felicity Jackson13 Apr 2021
Nice product but too late
The product is nice but the book arrived several days after the last delivery date it was supposed to (and without an apology or warning), so I missed occasion, despite having ordered it in plenty of time.
In the Book Team15 Apr 2021
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear that your item was not delivered when stated.
Looking at your order, we can see that your item was dispatched on the 3rd working day of ordering on your chosen shipping service, Royal Mail 48. Due to the pandemic, Royal Mail have confirmed on their website that there are currently some disruptions in certain areas and therefore parcels might be delayed. To be in line with Royal Mail, we have stated on email confirmations that there is a slight possibility you may experience some orders being 1 or 2 days late during this pandemic. We do apologise for this, unfortunately this is something that is out of our control.
From your tracking information, this confirms that your item was delivered 2 working days later than we had originally quoted.
We hope upon receipt, you were happy with the product ordered.
Please do accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Kind Regards,
The In The Book Team
Claire Johnstone13 Apr 2021
Excellent easy to use website
Excellent easy to use website, book came quickly and looks amazing. Gave as a 70th present and they were very happy with it
Customer Helen12 Apr 2021
A special gift for the sports fan in your life
This is the second book I have bought as gifts and they have been a huge success. They are good quality, fast service and a very interesting different gift for an enthusiast.
Maureen Pringle12 Apr 2021
Great book for a football fanatic!!
I love this book I've bought for my husband's 60th later this year who is Newcastle United mad!!!! My only criticism would be that when I placed my order and wrote what I wanted printed I tried to place it so it would be central, but, when it came one of the lines wasn't, thankfully it still looks ok but as a company I thought you would of automatically centralised the printing especially for the price! I bought the most expensive one saying as it's for a special birthday. Good quick service and well packaged though.
