183 Days in Paris - A Grandson's Travel Log for His Grandmother

Bauti went on an exchange program to Paris, the same city where hir grandmother had lived years before. It all began with messages he sent her from there: small discoveries, new emotions, details of an unfamiliar routine. Little by little, this back-and-forth became an intimate record of the experience: a way of being close even when they were far away.

The 183 days of that journey (February–August 2023) have now found their place in a personal history book.

How it was born and became a reality (2024–2025)

Bauti contacted us in August 2024 with a clear idea: to turn those messages into a book for his grandmother. We put together a work plan, and with our guidance, he took almost a year to design his own edition. In June 2025, we completed the final prepress checks and sent it to print.

We were there every step of the way: editorial curation, material ordering, font and margin recommendations, and technical oversight to ensure everything was perfect in print.

From the messages to a book: process and support

Although The Allbum typically does the design and layout from start to finish, for this project, Bauti chose to design it himself. He revised it a thousand times, adjusted reading rhythms and images; and we were always on hand with:

• Editorial guide: structure, titles and tone.

• Prepress: bleeds, color profiles, correct export.

• Materials: paper, binding and finishes for a warm and durable edition.

We work with availability and closeness, respecting the author's perspective and ensuring quality standards.

What if the client wants to design?

You can do it too! If you prefer to design it yourself (or someone in your family), we'll assist you with editorial criteria and technical support to ensure a flawless result. Our goal is always the same: to create the best possible book , faithful to the story and designed to last.

The result (and extra peace of mind)

When he received his copy, Bauti told us he was so pleased he was "almost afraid to touch it" because it looked like a museum book. We gave him one thing for sure: in The Album, we keep the master PDF and the printing specifications; if anything ever happens to it, we can reprint it, even years later.

📩 Do you have messages, notebooks, or photos you'd like to turn into a book? Let's talk and we'll put it together.