We Explore Your Roots.
You Climb the Family Tree.
Printed family genealogies can sometimes seem dry, filled with endless pages of pedigree data, lots of cross-referencing, and long lists of dates. MBW works hard to buck this stereotype. Every page of our Family History Volumes is filled with colorful artworks, historic photos, maps, and documents. Meticulously researched, beautifully written and professionally designed, our Family History Volumes showcase your family narrative in new and exciting ways while replicating the exacting standards of commercial publishing houses.
Our History
Founded in 2013, MBW is working diligently to build a reputation for excellence in producing privately printed family history volumes for commissioned clients.
Our Philosophy
We strive to forge a unique bond with each and every client. Our bespoke Family History Volumes are targeted specifically to those discerning individuals who not only take pride in their family history, but who also have an overwhelming desire to learn more about their ancestry.
Our People
Creative, professional, passionate, curious—the people associated with MBW do their utmost to set new standards in book design, genealogical research, editorial, production, and project management. Creating a Family History Volume with the MBW team will be an experience you will not forget.
Our Services
MBW Family History Volumes are a product of comprehensive, in-house
- Book Design
- Artistic Direction
- Research
- Writing
- Editing
- Print/Production Management
Christopher Marsden is the Director of Modern Bookworks, a specialty book design company creating privately produced family history monographs. A self-described “history nerd,” his fascination with genealogy began when he embarked upon a study of his own family narrative nearly 20 years ago. His varied editorial career began in New York, where he worked for publishing houses including Penguin Books USA, Macmillan Publishing, Simon and Schuster and Oxford University Press. After moving to Atlanta he was named publisher of Builder/Architect Magazine. He later accepted a position as Developmental Editor for Whitman Publishing’s successful Football Vault series.
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