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Getting to know a Locket Book
A 'standard' Locket Book is based on six hours of interview.
This handy guide explains what's included.

The Locket Book package:
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6 hours of face-to-face interviews
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12,000 words minimum
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Approximately 100 pages
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Up to 30 photographs
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5 hardback copies of your book
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Digital PDF copy Please call to discuss pricing.

Size
A Locket Book is a standard hardback size which the publishing trade call ‘B format’ — you'll see plenty in bookshops.
Cover size: 8.25” x 5.25” (208 x 138 mm)
Spine width: Approximately half an inch

Photographs
Your images can be black and white or colour. They are placed appropriately throughout the book within the narrative, rather than in blocks.

Interior design
Inside all books, you will find design features such as drop capitals, running heads at the top of each chapter and appealing script fonts. To view the inside of a book, see our Samples page.

Cover design
A bespoke cover is created for each client. You will be provided with three alternative design options to choose from.

Finishing touches
A Locket Book is finished to the highest standard with marbled endpapers matched to your cover design, a soft-touch laminate cover, a ribbon bookmark, and gold or silver foil highlights on the cover.