Inside the book

What you're really giving.

The book is built around the person: what people admire in them, the details they're remembered by, the moments tied to them, and the words worth keeping. Here's what it's made of.

A NARRA book spread: a watercolour portrait and a letter from the giver
Spread
Structure

Seven parts of one story.

A personal openingTitle page, name, a date or age, a dedication and quiet symbolism as the way in.
The year and place it beganThe town, the season and the music of those weeks — with a QR code that still opens it today. Included in every book.
A portrait in wordsChapters on character, strength, care, values, the path they've taken and what those close to them notice.
Details from a lifeHabits, memories, family sayings, favourite places and small traits.
Photo illustrationsPhotographs in a sketch / watercolour finish — soft illustrations, not prints dropped onto the page. From 6 to 12, depending on the format.
A letter from youAlways included: the words of the person giving the book.
Pages for afterWishes, “Open when…” pages, closing words and personal pages left for the future.
Chapters

The set of chapters is shaped around the person.

Every book is built from scratch: for a woman, a man, a couple or a child, the structure, the chapters and the tone all change. Below are the contents of one real NARRA book — and the principle every story is built on.

Example · a book for a woman

A portrait, and words said out loud · 52 pages

Name as a sign
The date in symbols
Your numerology code
An astrological portrait
Your strength
How you love
A portrait through their eyes
Small details about you
Your seasons
12 wishes for the year ahead
“Open when…”
A letter from those close to you
Your next chapter
How the structure is built

Every book starts from zero

The structure comes from the questionnaire: age, character, the relationship, the occasion, memories, photographs, and what the giver can genuinely tell about the person. A children's book is built the same way — around the child's age, character and interests, not a template.

Part of the personal portrait

Name and date of birth

Through them the book opens the story of the name, the symbolism of the date, the numerology code and an astrological portrait — handled gently and literarily, not as a prediction, but as one more way to reveal character. The date of birth is required, the time is welcome if known.

This is an example of how a NARRA book can be built. The chapters and their titles change with the recipient, the relationship, the occasion and the questionnaire materials — NARRA has no single table of contents for every book.

The heart of it is the portrait in words.

The photographs don't replace the story — they help you see it: familiar faces and moments become artistic illustrations inside the book. At the centre is the letter, and the way the person is described.

About the photos

You don't need perfect photographs.

Any photograph will do — a professional shoot, a phone shot, Instagram pictures or family photos from different years. Even with different backgrounds, light and mood, we bring them into one sketch / watercolour style: every frame becomes an artistic illustration that reads as part of a single story.

Original photo: a young woman among summer flowers The same scene — artistic watercolour-style treatment
Photo In the book
A summer portrait
Original photo: a bride by the door The same scene — an illustration in a NARRA book
Photo In the book
The wedding morning
Original photo: a young woman by the Christmas tree The same scene — an illustration in a NARRA book
Photo In the book
A Christmas evening
Original photo: a couple in a garden The same scene — an illustration in a NARRA book
Photo In the book
Together

Drag the slider — the photograph becomes an illustration. Before we start, we review your photos and suggest which frames will work best.

Spreads

How it looks on the page.

Spread: a watercolour portrait and the letter “To my beautiful daughter”
Portrait and the giver's letter
An open book with a bookmark and a keepsake card
Spread, bookmark and card
A personalized NARRA book held in two hands, “a book about you” on the cover
A finished object, in hand

The spreads shown are a demo preview. Other clients' personal texts are never published.

FAQ

Questions before you order.

What comes in a standard book?
52 pages: a title page, name and date, a portrait in words, chapters about the person, 6 photos in a sketch / watercolour finish, a letter from you, wishes, “Open when…” pages, personal pages and NARRA gift packaging.
What makes the book personal?
The book is built from a questionnaire, photographs, details about the person and a letter from you. What matters isn't just a name and date — it's character, habits, memories, the people close to them and the words you want to pass on.
What do you need from me?
To start, a short request is enough. Then we'll ask for the basics: who the book is for, the occasion, the name, a date or age, photographs, key details and thoughts for your letter.
Is the letter from you included?
Yes, the letter is always included. You can write it in your own words or share the main thoughts — we'll set it in the style of the book.
Can I see an example?
Yes. The site shows a demo preview: the structure, sample spreads and what the book contains. Other clients' full personal texts are never published.
How does payment work?
Work begins after the 50% deposit. The remaining amount is paid once the book is finished and the facts are checked — before printing or shipping.
How and where do you ship?
In Chișinău — free. Within Moldova — 50 MDL (Nova Post, 1–2 days). Nearby Europe (Romania, Poland, Germany, Austria and neighbouring countries) — €20 (~390 MDL). Western/Southern Europe and the UK (France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, UK) — €25 (~490 MDL). The USA — €25 (~490 MDL). Europe/USA — 3–7 days. Rest of the world — by express courier, cost on request. The book is light and arrives in a protective gift box with tracking.
How long does it take?
The standard turnaround is from 5 days after we receive the materials and deposit. If you need it by a specific date, note it in your request and we'll confirm before we begin.
Can I make changes after printing?
Once the book has gone to print, changes aren't possible. So it's best to share the name, date, key facts and letter carefully before printing starts.
Can the book be made in RO or EN?
Yes, the book can be prepared in Russian, Romanian or English.

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