How do I save an iPhoto project?

Hi all,
I'm trying to put together a book in iPhoto 11 for a Christmas present. However, when I close the program and go back in later, all the photos are gone and I am left with a blank project. As it's quite a big project I can't really do it in one sitting - however, with this current problem I can't see a way around a long night in front of the Mac.
Am I doing something wrong, or is this a symptom of some wider problem?
Thanks in advance,
Sam

Wider problem.
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD

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