Biographia is a small company run by Charles Oulton, a former Fleet Street journalist, who is involved in every aspect of the editorial and design process.  The Biographia philosophy is underpinned by the enduring values of two members of Charles's family no longer with us: a father who died too young but who nonetheless left behind a memoir to remember him by; also a brother who again died far too early but sadly without any permanent account of his life. 

   Charles feels the best approach for an outstanding biography is to ask family and friends to tell their favourite stories about the people they love. This is added to the first person account of the person involved. The narrative will ideally then capture the essence of that person, the strengths and qualities that make him or her special, but perhaps sometimes also some of the vulnerabilities that make them lovable. And, perhaps most important of all, that person's unique sense of humour.

   None of these stories behind the men and women we value should be allowed to fade, as is sadly so often the case. Charles Oulton makes it his personal responsibility to bring this story to life, starting with the original interviews, moving to the writing of the narrative, and ending with the design of the book.

   Whether the customer lives in the West Country (Charles lives in Somerset) - or Australia (the home of Charles's most recent customer) - the biography will not only give enormous pleasure to the customer and his or her family. It will also provide reassurance that an account of a life well lived will not be forgotten by the generations to come.  

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