French author Jean-Jacques Moles has announced the upcoming release of the second volume of his family photo book series "Geneviève & Raymond: A Family Book," a self-published collection dedicated to preserving memories of his late parents through vintage family photographs. The project represents an innovative approach to family history preservation, transforming old photo collections that might otherwise be forgotten or discarded into a professionally bound commemorative book.
Moles describes his motivation for creating the book series as both a tribute to his deceased parents and a way to share his family's story with future generations. "Following the first volume of Geneviève et Raymond. Un Livre Familial, in tribute to both my late parents and with a view to passing on my story, I was keen to offer a renewed version," Moles explained. He emphasized that this second volume is "more polished, enriched with outside perspectives, more autobiographical too, for a wider audience."
The author presents his work as a window into a vanishing world, stating his intention "to tell you the story of my family over the last century in a rural world that no longer exists." This historical perspective adds cultural significance to what might otherwise be considered a purely personal project, documenting the transformation of rural French life through the lens of one family's experience.
The second volume will be published as a 124-page hardcover book in French format, measuring 185 x 265 mm with sewn binding and hot stamping on the cover. The book is being printed by Escourbiac in Graulhet, France, with an anticipated release date in early November 2025. Two editions will be available for pre-order directly from the author.
The standard paperback version is priced at 35 euros, or 45 euros including postage, while a deluxe edition featuring an original photograph of Geneviève and Raymond printed on CANSON fine art paper by Photon lab is available for 60 euros, or 70 euros with postage included. The deluxe edition photograph measures 18 x 23 cm and represents a premium collector's option for those interested in owning a piece of the family's visual history.
Interested readers can place orders directly with Jean-Jacques Moles at his address: 602, route de Sarrant, 82500 Maubec, France, or contact him by telephone at 33 6 75 06 28 14. His email address is listed as j.j.molesorange.fr. The direct-from-author sales approach reflects the personal nature of this publishing project and allows Moles to maintain close contact with readers interested in his family's story.
