corporate history books

You’ve got the story, we’ve got the skills to make it work for you

Nothing beats a corporate history book to let your partners, shareholders, employees and the general public know about your brand, its values, mission and story

A book can tell who you are, where you came from, what you stand for and where you are going. A book preserves company and family stories and passes along lessons and values to the next generation.

With you at every step on your book journey

Lettertec is one of Ireland’s leading design & print specialists in all things books. We are the expert partner to provide quality integrated design, print and binding solutions. With 40 years of experience, our team at Lettertec have the knowledge, skills and creativity, to identify what is exceptional about your organisation and help you to portray it.

We want to help you bring to life the compelling stories of the great corporations, institutions, associations, clubs, universities and schools in full colour coffee table books.

Books tell your story

There are many important reasons to tell the story of a successful company with a corporate history book.  A company history book helps preserve the unique culture and identity of a company. It reinforces the mission, philosophy and values of the company among current and future company employees.  The story of a company is the story of its people. The basis of any corporate history is the vision of its founders. Who were they and what was their vision for the company?

A corporate history book provides the answers the next generation of leaders, employees and clients need to know to truly understand the company’s identity, culture, values and ways of doing business

  • Promote mission, shared values and future direction
  • Honour current and past employees
  • Commemorate generational transitions in a family business
  • Provide information to potential clients
  • Reinforce branding to top customers
  • Explain leadership and strategy changes
  • Justify mergers and acquisitions
  • Preserve and record the stories of people and events
  • Celebrate a milestone anniversary or event

Every company has a story to tell, but some organisations need help finding someone to tell it.

Each Company History Book has its own unique objectives, audience, corporate culture, style, and specifications. We will match your project with an author who understands who you are and how to best tell your story. The author consultant will work with you on every step of the journey to share the traditions, vision, aspirations, actions, events, personalities and culture that shaped your company and to bring your story to life.

Testimonials

Why people choose Lettertec to produce their books

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“You never really own an Ireland shirt, you merely look after it for the next generation. This is why I started my memorabilia collection, and documented it in a book.”
Eddie O’Mahony
40 Shades of Green
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“The reason for doing (a corporate book) was to recognise the commitment, loyalty and effort of staff and management and to provide a record of our company ethos to new.“
Maurice Pratt
Uniphar
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“The memories that I recall (in his book) are not so much about Shaws but the people that made up our company. These people, family, friends and colleagues, have made Shaws.”
G.T. Shaw

Eileen O’Duffy

Eileen has over 20 years’ experience writing/editing/managing both online and offline content in a variety of formats for a number of sectors including education, technology, tourism, hospitality, history, heritage, health and finance.

During the Covid lockdowns in 2020/21, Eileen decided to take time out to write her own book. In September 2022, she self-published From Dirt and Dips to Dryrobes, bathing in Dún Laoghaire through the ages. The book was very well received, selling over 700 copies before the Christmas season. It even made a splash on the Ryan Tubridy Show and Joe Duffy’s Liveline. Eileen enjoyed the entire experience so much she started writing a second book about Dún Laoghaire almost immediately. This time, she wanted to focus on the elegant lifestyle of the past. Champagne, Cocktails and Crêpes Suzette, wining, dining and dancing in Dún Laoghaire through the ages, was published in September 2022.

Eileen is available at every step to help write your corporate history book. She can assist with research and interviews, structuring and shaping the information, telling the company story, copywriting, editing, design and production.

An Overview Of Our Process To Help You Write Your Story

We will expertly manage the entire process from concept to the delivery of your books.

Stage I: Preparation
  • Initial briefing sessions
  • Interviews and research
  • Structure of book
stage II:
  • Editing and copywriting
  • Design and typesetting
stage III: Production
  • Proofing
  • Printing and binding
stage IV: launch
  • Marketing
  • Public relations
  • Support

questions

We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions that we get at corporatebooks.ie, Hopefully they can answer any questions that you might have, If you can’t find the answer that you are looking for here, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Typically a company history book with take between four and six months from the initial briefing session to the book launch. However, we will work at your pace and around your own timeframes and deadlines.

Our print services include both digital print and full colour lithographic printing processes. This is complemented by comprehensive finishing facilities which include soft cover, hard cover and a range of binding options including lay-flat Otabind bookbinding. We also offer a choice of book sizes in both portrait and landscape and a wide range of different paper types. We specialise in luxurious hardback full colour coffee table books for the corporate market.

Lettertec provides a wealth of design, print & publishing experience, offering unparalleled specialist expertise all under the one roof. We pride ourselves on providing a highly personal and supportive service. We assist companies at all stages of their book journey, from editing to book design, from printing and manufacturing to promoting and selling. Our author consultant will work with you from your first draft to your finished book.

Prices range from €5,000 to €25,000 depending on the number of pages and print run length of the book you require and the assistance you need. We also offer bespoke solutions and can send you a quotation based on your needs.

We can print as few or as many as you want. So best to get in touch with us in the first instance to start the conversation.