When we started The Life Chronicles, our goal was simple: capture life stories on film so families could preserve voices, expressions, and memories for generations. Over the past year, we’ve seen how powerful video can be. But we’ve also heard a recurring request: “Can I have something to hold in my hands?”
That’s why we’re adding a new option to our offerings: the TLC Story Book. It’s not meant to replace the video experience, but to complement it — transforming transcripts, photos, and memories into a beautiful hardcover book.
From Screen to Page. A Tangible Keepsake.
At The Life Chronicles, we capture your story on film — your voice, expressions, and memories. But sometimes families want something more physical, something they can hold, revisit slowly, and pass between generations.
That’s where the Story Book comes in. Using the transcript from your video or podcast interview, we edit, design, and print a beautiful hardcover book that turns your recorded story into a timeless heirloom.
Why Add a Book?
Because a video captures how you tell it — the expressions, the tone, the laughter — while a book invites readers to:
- Revisit words and phrases at their own pace
- Examine photos closely for details across generations
- Add notes and reflections in the margins
- Gift and share as a tangible, lasting keepsake
Together, they create a complete storytelling set: your story in moving images and in lasting words.
What’s Included
- Transcription of your TLC video or podcast interview
- Light editing for readability while preserving your authentic voice
- Photo integration — family photos, memorabilia, documents
- Professional design & layout in memoir style
- Hardcover book (1 copy)
- Digital version (PDF/eBook) for easy sharing
Photo Services
Your memories deserve to look their best. Alongside your book project, we can:
- Scan and retouch photos for maximum quality
- Digitize from negatives, positive film, and slides
- Remove dust, scratches, and fading where possible
- Prepare restored images for both print and digital use
Optional Add-Ons
- More photos or extended transcripts → additional pages
- Premium print upgrades (paper, binding, slipcase, cover styles)
- Extra hardcover copies for family members
- Combined “Film + Book Gift Set” (USB keepsake + book in a custom box)
- Multiple family voices integrated (joint interviews or written contributions)
- Multilingual editions — translation of your story into another language (book can be printed in English and one or more other languages)
Frequently Asked
Q: Can I order a book without doing a video interview?
Our books are designed as companions to video or podcast sessions. If you’d like only a book, we’ll still start by recording your story so your authentic voice is captured.
Q: How long will the book be?
Most books run 60–120 pages, depending on interview length and number of photos.
Q: Can my family contribute?
Yes — we can combine multiple interviews or add written submissions.
Q: Can the book be made in more than one language?
Yes — we can create multilingual editions. For example, your story could be printed in both English and your heritage language, so future generations can connect with it in the language that feels most natural.