Devon publishers
There is a large number of publishers, ranging from private individuals to large organisations, who are active in Devon, many of them publishing works about the county that are not easily available through the normal book trade. Liaison with publishers is essential to maintain an adequate current coverage of documentation relating to the county, so a selection of publishers active within the last three years is provided here together with their web sites, where these have been ascertained.
Axminster. Triarchy Press. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Triarchy Press publishes intelligent books
and inspiring new ideas about people, organisations and society – and practical ways to apply those ideas." Subjects include: key organisational theories.leadership and management, society, ecosystems, self, somatics.
Axminster. Uniformbooks. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Uniformbooks is an imprint for the visual and literary arts, cultural geography and history, music and bibliographic studies. The new Uniformagazine is a printed quarterly, and gathers contributions by the variety of writers and artists that we work with, as well as slighter or peripheral content".
Beaworthy. Indigo Dreams Publishing. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Indigo Dreams publishes magazines, anthologies, poetry collections and pamphlets".
Beaworthy. Herridge and Sons. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Motoring publishers.
Bideford. CFZ. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "We are the world's leading publishers of cryptozoology, fortean, and cryptozoology related books with over a hundred titles currently in print. ".
Bow. Reynardine Publishing. 2015. Publisher. No web page traced. Publishes works on transferware pottery.
Bovey Tracey. Devon Guild of Craftsmen. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Information about each exhibition is available in the gallery and on the website [with] interesting facts, ideas and background material ([available as] archived craft resources - PDFs) which may include historical, technical background information, biographies of artists, definitions, facts about the exhibits or theme, the general subject area or craft discipline".
Braunton. Croydecycle. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Croydecycle produces writing and images related to Croyde and/or cycling or walking in the South-West" including walking maps and cycle maps.
Brixham. Ember Press. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Publishers of Acumen literary journal and poetry.
Chudleigh. Chudleigh Phoenix Publications. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015.
Crediton. Southgate Publishers. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Southgate publishers publish educational resources for primary teachers Family Learning resources Lifelong Learning materials Key Skills booklets Resources ... ".
Crediton. Education Publishing Worldwide Ltd. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Within a couple of years of its foundation the Education Publishing Company was exporting to nearly 80 countries around the world."
Cullompton. Willan Publishing. 2013. Publisher. Website, willanpublishing.co.uk inaccessible September 2015. .
Dartington. Green Books. Homepage. Accessed March 2014. Environmental publishers, established 1986 in Hartland, moved to Dartington, near Totnes in 1992. Archived WayBack Machine 318 times between November 11, 1998 and March 5, 2014. Subjects: Devon. Publishers. Green Books.
Dartmoor? Dartmoor Press. Accessed July 2004 Publications & services, extensive historical pages. Subjects: Devon. Publishers. Dartmoor Press.
Dawlish. RailwayCentre.Com. 2013. Publisher. Website RailwayCentre.Com inaccessible September 2015
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Exeter. Alembic Books. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Alembic Books is a small, independent imprint created to publish artist bookworks."
Exeter. Animated Exeter. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Linked to the annual Exeter animation festival Animated Exeter has produced a number of publictions. "The festival will be back with a full programme in February 2016."
Exeter. Azure Publications. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Historical publications, including some of local interest.
Exeter. British Alpaca Society. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Publications relating to (guess what) ... alpacas.
Exeter. Devon and Cornwall Record Society. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "The Devon and Cornwall Record Society was founded in 1904 to transcribe and publish local records, and to promote local historical studies and genealogical research. The Society's publications cover many aspects of the Westcountry's political, social, religious, economic and maritime history."
Exeter. Devon and Exeter Institution. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Founded in 1813 by some two hundred gentlemen of the county and city ‘for promoting the general diffusion of Science, Literature and Art, and for illustrating the Natural and Civil History of the county of Devon and the city of Exeter’. Publications include: The Devon and Exeter Institution 1813-2013.
Exeter. Enchanted Loom Publishing. 2013. Publisher. No web site traced September 2015. Publication: Love, Daniel, Are you dreaming? : exploring lucid dreams : a comprehensive guide , 2013.
Exeter. Exeter Books. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Established in 2006 Thomas Castle Books specialise in the production of archive photographic books relating to the city of Exeter using the well known Isca Historical Photographic Collection as a prime resource."
Exeter. Friends of Devon's Archives. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. The Friends of Devon's Archives were founded in 1998 and exist to promote the preservation and use of historical records throughout Devon and to raise public awareness of their importance for research and education. Publications include: Brunel's atmospheric railway by William Dawson (Broad Gauge Society, in association with The Friends of Devon's Archives, 2013).
Exeter. Gemini Publishing and Design. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Gemini Publishing & Design
is a small and friendly family business owned by Gill Tippins, established in 1988. We produce a variety of specialist publications to target the specific needs of our clients and our community." Publish free distribution periodical Execite.
Exeter. Handprint Publications. 2014. Publisher. . No web site traced September 2015. Publication: Forest of lies by Chris Speyer. - 2nd edition - Exeter : Handprint, 2014. Suspense fiction.
Exeter. Impress Books. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Based at Innovation Centre, Exeter University, publications cover history, religion, South West studies, biography, fiction and crime.
Exeter. Imprint Academic. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Imprint Academic publishes books and peer-reviewed journals in philosophy, politics, psychology and religion."
Exeter. Intellect. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Intellect is pleased to announce that we have finalized an agreement for the purchase of the University of Exeter Press." Intellect publishes books and journals in the fields of visual arts, film studies, cultural and media studies and performing arts. It also has offices in Bristol.
Exeter. LCD Publishing. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Star secrets. - [Exeter] : [LCD Publishing], 2014-. Juvenile quarterly periodical on popular singers. - ISSN 2055-0634; BNB GBB458564. - Sources: BNB.
Exeter. Learning Matters. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Founded in 1999, Learning Matters has rapidly become one of the UK’s leading independent higher education publishers, and joined SAGE in the summer of 2011."
Tiverton. Leat Press. 2013. Publisher. No web page traced September 2015. Publishes works on watermills in south west England, e. g. Bodman, Martin. Mills on the Yeo and the men who worked them : a gazetteer of water-powered sites in south east Somerset and north west Dorset. (2013).
Exeter. Meteorolgical Office. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Publications include periodical Barometer.
Exeter. Mint Press. 2015. Publisher. Accessed March 2014. >Archived WayBack Machine 10 times between October 1, 2009 and July 24, 2013. Historical publications relating to Devon, chiefly written by Todd Gray, e. g. The art of the Devon garden : the depiction of plants and ornamental landscapes from the year 1200 (2013).
Exeter. Pedigree Books Ltd. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Pedigree Books is market leader in Annuals, Yearbooks and related activity formats - a position it has held since first forming in 1993." Publishes annuals aimed at a young readership.
Exeter. Pelagic Publishing. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Subject areas: Botany, plant science & forestry, ecology & conservation, entomology, zoology, statistics & data analysis, ornithology.
Exeter. Phoenix Press. 2013. Publisher. Website not located September 2015. Recent publication: In an era of wars and revolutions : American socialist cartoons of the mid twentieth century by Sean Matgamna (2013).
Exeter. Precious Moments. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Christine Trigger's publications of Exeter postcards.
Exeter. Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Publishes annual report and other documents.
Exeter. Shearsman Books. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Poetry publisher also based in Bristol.
Exeter. Short Run Press. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Established in 1981, Short Run Press is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading book printers and binders. Owned by the Gliddon and Couch families [...] our customers include global publishers, learned societies, small presses and numerous individual authors."
Exeter. University of Exeter Press. Homepage. Accessed March 2014. Former URL: http://www.ex.ac.uk/uep accessed July 2004. Archived WayBack Machine 135 times between March 30, 1997 and February 16, 2013. Subjects: Devon. Publishers. University of Exeter Press.
Exeter. University of Exeter Centre for Wetland Research. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Publish Journal of wetland archaeology.
Ilfracombe. Stockwell, Arthur H. Ltd. 2014. Publisher. Web page accessed March 2014. Book publishers and printers, established 1898, specialising in self-publishing and the encouragement and guidance of new writers. ArchivedWayBack Machine 108 times between December 6, 2000 and January 9, 2014. Subjects: Devon. Publishers. Stockwell, Arthur H. Ltd.
Kenton. Primary Times. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Publish regional information for families with young children.
Newton Abbot. David and Charles. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. F&W Media International Limited, formerly known as David & Charles Publishers is the international arm of F+W Media Inc. and owner of the David & Charles imprint, which now specialises in craft and lifestyle publishing, including sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, papercraft, vintage, cake decorating and mixed crafts. (Wikipedia).
Newton Abbot. Devon and Cornwall Newspapers. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Publish local guides e. g. Bovey Tracey town guide (2014).
Newton Abbot. Peninsula Press. 2014. Publisher. No website located September 2015. Reported as dissolved, September 2015, recent publication: The Grand Western Canal : a brief history, by Helen Harris (2014).
Okehampton. Inkprint Ltd. 2014. Printer. No website located September 2015. Print local guides, e. g. Widecombe-in-the-Moor : gateway to Dartmoor (2014).
South Brent. Westward M. s. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Westward - with over 30 years experience in managing publicity campaigns, we are a regional tourism and leisure marketing company. " Publications include: Discover Devon : free coast and country guide.
South Pool. Oversteps Books. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Oversteps Books publishes some of the best in contemporary poetry, covering a wide range of established and new poets. [..]
Oversteps Books was founded in 1992 by the poet and translator, Anne Born (1924 – 2011). The poet and lecturer, Alwyn Marriage, became Managing Editor in 2008."
Tavistock. Northcote House Publishers. 2015. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Pblish Writers and their work series. Categories: Civil War & Restoration, Early & Medieval, Eighteenth Century & Romanticism, Genre Studies, Nineteenth Century, Renaissance, Shakespeare, Twentieth and Twenty-First Century.
Thorverton. La La Books. 2013. Publisher. No website located September 2015. Publishes chidren's books, chiefly by Karen Sutherland.
Tiverton. Halsgrove. 2015. Publisher. Accessed March 2014. Now located in Wellington, Halsgrove formerly operated from Tiverton. Archived WayBack Machinesince 1998. Subjects: Devon. Publishers. Halsgrove.
Torquay. Centum Books Ltd. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Geoffrey Reynolds founded Centum Books Limited in 2011 with the aim of creating a unique publishing formula among the broader publishing industry. Four years on, Centum is proud to publish a number of key children’s brands". Previously Century Books Ltd.
Totnes. Green Books. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "In late 1986, Satish Kumar, Diana Schumacher and other members of the Council of the Schumacher Society felt the time was right to launch a book publishing company that would help to spread Green ideas and practices. A limited company was set up, and an appeal for funds made to the readers of Resurgence magazine."
Totnes. Prospect Books. 2014. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Prospect Books, publisher of books about cookery, food history and the ethnology of food."
Uffculme. Culm Valley Publishing. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Based in the heart of the West Country, CVP specialises in walking guidebooks for Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. "
Wembworthy. Four Boys Books. 2013. Publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. "Between the two high moors, amidst the beauty and wildness that is at the heart of Devon, is the home of Four Boys Books: a new publishing house bringing to a readership a broad range of writing from the pen of Colin Beazley."
Westward Ho!. Nock, Peter. 3013. Author and publisher. Website, accessed September 2015. Nock, Peter. Consumerism versus spirituality / Peter Nock. - Westward Ho! : Nock , 2013. - 192 pages ; 22 cm. - ISBN: 9780957465701 (pbk.). - Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. - Held by: British Library ; Cambridge ; National Library of Scotland ; Oxford.
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