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Your best friend, the main character

The birthday gift your best friend won’t see coming. Send one photo and see the character free.

A photo of a best friend
The character drawn from that photo
The same character on a page of the book
Try it free

Pick a story, add one photo, and see your character before you decide.

A few pages from a real book

A page from the sample book
A page from the sample book
A page from the sample book

A sample book we made from one photo. The person in it is made up.

Why it works for a best friend

Best friends share jokes nobody else gets. A book that makes your best friend king by accident, or hands over a cape for exactly one day, is a joke with pictures, and far more memorable than another candle. It also costs less time than a group-chat debate about what to buy.

Stories that suit this one

Ways to give it

  1. Drop the link in the group chat at midnight on the birthday.
  2. Print it and hand it over at the party.
  3. Make one for each friend in the group, each in a different story.

More on printing the PDF and choosing the photo.

Is it a joke gift or a real one?

It can be read either way, which is why it works. The stories are funny; the drawing is not a joke, and the PDF is good enough to print and frame a page from.

Can I make more than one?

Yes — each book is a separate order with its own photo, its own lead and its own story. People who buy one for a friend usually come back for the group.

Is it funny or sentimental?

Mostly funny. The stories for best friends are the lighter ones on the shelf: capes, crowns, heists and races.

Can I surprise a friend without asking for a photo?

Yes. Any clear photo where the face is visible works, so one from your own camera roll is enough.

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