Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Book Production Consultancy Services
Established in 1973, our company has built a distinguished reputation in book production consultancy through decades of dedicated service. Our founder, Colin S. Walsh, brings extensive industry experience from his early career in publishing and active involvement with prestigious institutions like Cambridge University Press. We specialise in delivering tailored solutions for academic institutions, publishing houses, and multinational corporations worldwide, drawing on our expertise in book production, magazine creation, and corporate communications. Our collaborative projects with organisations such as the London Tourist Board and the Chartered Institute of Insurance demonstrate our ability to deliver high-quality outcomes across diverse sectors.As a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and IP3, our leadership maintains rigorous professional standards while supporting publishing education through initiatives like Anglia Ruskin University's MA in Publishing course. Our track record of successful joint ventures and long-standing relationships with industry leaders underscores our commitment to excellence in every project we undertake. This enduring legacy of expertise continues to benefit clients seeking reliable, innovative publishing solutions.
Services
Book Production
Magazine Publishing
Corporate Communications
Company Histories
Brochure Design
Joint Ventures
Publishing Consultancy
Academic Publishing
Commercial Publications
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of specialist publishing consultancy experience
- Proven track record with academic institutions and blue-chip clients
- Established joint ventures with industry-leading organisations
- Led by a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and IP3 member
- Active supporter of publishing education initiatives
Services
Book Production
We provide comprehensive book production services from concept to completion. Our expertise covers academic texts, commercial publications, and speciality books requiring complex production workflows. Clients benefit from our industry connections and technical knowledge developed over five decades of active publishing consultancy.
Magazine Publishing
Our magazine publishing solutions cater to regular publication requirements for corporate and academic clients. We manage production schedules, design coordination, and distribution logistics for print and digital formats. This service leverages our experience with periodical publications for major institutions.
Corporate Communications
We create tailored communication materials including annual reports, company histories, and marketing brochures. Our approach combines strategic messaging with production excellence, developed through collaborations with blue-chip companies and public sector organisations.
Joint Ventures
We establish collaborative publishing ventures with cultural institutions and commercial entities. Our track record includes successful partnerships with the London Tourist Board and the Chartered Institute of Insurance, delivering publications that combine institutional knowledge with commercial viability.
Publishing Consultancy
Our consultancy provides expert guidance on publishing strategies and production processes. Drawing on 50+ years of industry experience, we advise academic institutions, publishers, and corporations on optimising their publishing outputs while maintaining editorial and production standards.
People
Colin S. Walsh
Managing Director
Founder with 50+ years' publishing experience, former actor, Fellow of the Institute of Directors, and supporter of publishing education initiatives at Anglia Ruskin University.
Questions
What publishing services do you specialise in?
We specialise in book production, magazine publishing, corporate communications, and publishing consultancy services for academic and commercial clients.
How long has your company been operating?
We have provided publishing consultancy services since our founding in 1973, giving us over 50 years' industry experience.
What types of clients do you work with?
We work with academic institutions, publishing houses, and blue-chip companies on local and international publishing projects.
Do you handle international publishing projects?
Yes, we have experience managing publishing ventures for clients across Europe and globally through our industry partnerships.
What makes your consultancy different from others?
Our unique combination of practical production expertise, academic publishing experience, and industry network connections delivers exceptional value to clients.
How do you support publishing education?
We actively support Anglia Ruskin University's MA in Publishing course and maintain advisory roles in publishing career development.
