PastPresent helps you build a collaborative tribute book for someone you love and want to honor. As the editor, you get to set up the tribute, and invite people to add memories, photos, and messages. Once submissions are in, we'll help you design a beautiful digital and print book (with minimal effort).
What does it cost?
Creating your tribute and inviting contributors is free. You only pay when you generate a digital book or order a print. There is no subscription.
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.
Can I create multiple tributes?
Yes. You can manage as many tributes as you need as an editor, and contribute to any tribute you are invited to.
How do I get help or report an issue?
Use the contact form or email us—we are happy to help.
Contributing to a tribute
How do I participate in a tribute?
Use the link in your invitation email or text, or enter the invitation code you were given. You can create an account if needed. Everything runs in a normal web browser—no separate app—and there is no fee to participate. Then add memories, photos, and messages for the honoree.
What types of content can I submit?
Usually memories, photos, videos, and messages. The editor chooses which sections are open, so you only see what that tribute allows.
Can I edit my submissions after posting them?
Yes, until the tribute is finalized. Open the tribute, find your contribution, and edit it there.
Who can see my contributions?
The editor sets visibility for the tribute. If something is marked private, only the honoree can see it, not other contributors.