A vending machine (1) for making books which includes a computer data storage device (31) for storing a plurality of book titles, each including the text and image information, the cover information which may be in color, title and other identification of a plurality of books, an operating panel (2) including a display for displaying the identification information of the books stored in the storage device and the user's interface enabling a user to select one of the stored book titles for printing, and a book making apparatus for printing and binding the selected book.