Unable to make a book in iPhoto 8

I have been trying to make a book in iphoto and when I click on the "Book" button, the window opens to choose the type of book, but all the options are grayed out. I've tried reinstalling iphoto but still the same problem. Is this because the iPhoto '08 is not compatible G4 Powerbook 15" ??
Can somebody please help? Thanks

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I first moved the .pkg files to Trash.
Where were these file's located? The receipts are located in the HD/Library/Receipts folder. If those are the iPhoto pkg files you're referring to, i.e. iPhoto_714.pkg or iPhoto.pkg, then you did remove the correct files before reinstalling iPhoto from the iLife disk.
Log into another account, and see if iPhoto can create a book there. You may have to create a new library, import a couple of photos to do so.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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