Create a tribute book they'll treasure forever.
PastPresent helps you gather stories, photos, and messages from everyone who loves them, then turn it all into a beautiful book. No design skills needed.
Make someone feel incredibly special.
How It Works
Start your tribute
Tell us who you're celebrating—we help you pick the right features.
Invite contributors
Share a link. People add memories, photos, and messages from any device.
Collect stories
Watch as stories, wishes and photos pour in.
We design & deliver
We layout a beautiful book you can personalize—then we print and ship.
Perfect for Every Special Occasion
Birthdays
Celebrate milestone birthdays and life's big moments with stories and memories
Anniversaries
Honor years of love and partnership
Milestones
Retirements, graduations, weddings - mark life's big moments
Memorials
Preserve precious memories and celebrate a life well-lived
Teams & Classes
Celebrate your team, graduating class, or group achievements
Communities
Honor neighborhoods, organizations, and shared experiences
What People Are Saying
“I loved reading the entries from so many loved ones in this beautifully bound book. They were poignant, funny and sincere and the pictures that accompanied them brought the stories to life. What a meaningful way to celebrate a life well lived!”
June
“Putting together my sister's 50th birthday book was pure joy! Gathering memories from so many people in her life felt like weaving a story of who she is. It was an honor to help celebrate her in such a personal way.”
Siggy
“This is the best gift we ever gave my mom other than the time we redid her kitchen.”
Makaela
“I loved reading the entries from so many loved ones in this beautifully bound book. They were poignant, funny and sincere and the pictures that accompanied them brought the stories to life. What a meaningful way to celebrate a life well lived!”
June
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Get Started
- Make an account
- Invite contributors
- Collect submissions
- Up to 20 photos
- 1 short video
Digital
- Everything in Get Started
- Digital book (online)
- High-resolution downloads
- Shareable web link
- Up to 200 pages
- Up to 100 photos
Digital + Print
- Everything in Digital
- Premium hardcover print book
- High-quality photo printing
- Professional design & layout
- Up to 200 pages
- Up to 100 photos
- 5 short videos
Premium
- Everything in Digital + Print
- Super-premium printing quality
- Designer review & optimization
- Custom layout adjustments
- Priority support
- Up to 200 photos
- 10 short videos
Common questions
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Creating your tribute and inviting contributors is free. You only pay when you generate a digital book or order a print.
How long until we have a book?
Most groups need at least a week for contributors to add their pieces. Your digital book is ready as soon as those contributions are in. After you order a print, production and shipping usually take about 10 days.
Do people I invite need to pay or install an app?
No. Contributors use the link from their invitation in a normal web browser—no separate app and no fee to participate.
Is my tribute private? Who sees what?
You control how the tribute is set up. Editors decide what contributors can see; sensitive pieces can be kept more limited. We take privacy seriously: data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and we do not sell your personal information.
What if not enough people contribute?
You can keep inviting, adjust your deadline, and move forward with whatever you receive. There is no fixed headcount for a meaningful book—and gathering contributions is free, so you never owe for a print or digital book unless you choose to buy one.
All plans include: Unlimited contributors, AI-powered design, and help from our team when you need it.
Many books are ready in about two weeks.
Ready to Create Something Beautiful?
Invite your people, collect their stories, and create a book they'll keep forever.