Our Story

Born from a belief that everyone deserves a story of their own.

CLIO turns real people, real memories and big imaginations into beautifully illustrated books — made to be read, shared and kept.

A little spark, a big dream

CLIO began with a simple idea: the most precious moments in our lives deserve to be captured in a way that feels magical, personal and timeless.

We named ourselves after Clio, the muse of history — because every family’s history is worth telling. We don’t just make books. We turn memories into heirlooms.

Ms. Clio, the CLIO mascot, reading a storybook with her kitten
Meet Ms. Clio

Why CLIO?

  • PersonalisedYour story, uniquely yours.
  • Premium QualityBeautifully crafted to last.
  • MeaningfulFor the moments that matter.
  • A Keepsake for LifeMore than a book — a memory to treasure.

Stories bring us closer

In a fast-moving world, we believe in slowing down and celebrating the people, places and moments that make life special. A book can be held, read aloud at bedtime and handed down — a way to keep memories alive for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

Our vision

A world where everyone can see themselves in a beautiful story, and where memories are cherished, celebrated and passed on for generations.

Our mission

To help people preserve the stories that matter to them — the funny, the brave and the tender — in books crafted with care.

Our values

  • CreativityEvery book is imagined from scratch around your story.
  • People FirstReal conversations, not checkout screens.
  • AuthenticityYour memories, told truthfully and warmly.
  • Timeless MemoriesBooks designed to be kept and handed down.
  • Quality AlwaysCare in every word, picture and page.

Our commitment to you

  • Thoughtful personalisation — we read every detail you share and ask when something is unclear.
  • Your approval first — you see a preview and nothing is printed until you are happy.
  • Your photos stay private — they are used only to make your book, and never shown publicly without your separate permission.

Personal histories, beautifully bound.

Because everyone deserves a story of their own.

Let's create your story

Tell us about someone you love — we'll take it from there.

Create Your Book