Does my family tree have to go back many generations in America to be featured in a MBW Family History Volume?
Certainly not. MBW Family History Volumes embrace the American experience of all families. Perhaps your ancestor was a passenger on the Mayflower in 1620. Or maybe he or she emigrated from war-torn Russia in 1920. It makes no difference. MBW can tailor-make a Family History Volume showcasing the history and lore of your family regardless of how long ago your ancestor landed on these shores.
How does MBW work with clients to discover how their Family History Volume should be structured?
This is a great question. After consulting with a client, MBW must first establish which branch the family tree is to be explored. Next, we do some preliminary research lasting 1-2 days to establish how many generations your family has been in America. This research is then reviewed by a licensed genealogist to make certain that the correct path has been established. These findings are then reported back to the client, and the structure of a Family History Volume is decided upon at this time.
Do I have control over the editorial content and design of my MBW Family History Volume?
Absolutely, yes! After structure and pricing have been established, a member of our editorial staff and one of our book designers collaborate to create your Family History Volume. Soon after, you will be sent a low-res version of the book to review. You will be encouraged at this time to weigh in on both the design and the content before the final version of your book goes into production and printing. MBW Family History Volumes never contain images or information that has not been approved by our clients.
Will the family information I share with MBW be kept absolutely private?
Of course. We consider it a special privilege when clients take us into their confidence, sharing not only their family’s invaluable keepsakes and mementoes, but their personal stories and reminiscences, as well. MBW Family History Volumes are privately produced, they are not commercially published books. MBW never shares personal family information with outside entities of any kind.
How much does a MBW Family History Volume Cost?
The answer to this can vary greatly due to the fact that each MBW Family History Volume is custom-made to each client’s specifications.Pricing is typically established after a day or two of preliminary research into your family tree. MBW provides a veritable “menu” of offerings when it comes to creating Family History Volumes, but in general, pricing can be as low as $4500 or run as high as $11,000.
How many copies of my Family History Volume will MBW provide?
MBW provides a single copy of your Family History Volume. Additional copies, depending upon page count are $300 to $350 dollars. We are happy to offer discounted rates for purchases of 10 copies or more.
How long does it take to produce a Family History Volume?
Typically, an MBW Family History Volume will take 1-2 months to complete depending upon the length of the book that the client has selected. An additional month is then added for the production and printing process.
Can MBW provide me with an e-book version of my Family History Volume?
MBW Family History Volumes are currently only available in hardback format.
