We love to make books, plain and simple. Every word, every image, every detail matters to us. We combine classic standards and training with fresh ideas to guarantee your book will be wonderful.

 

I.

EDITORIAL

Julia Collins is a writer and editor who believes every story—regardless of subject matter—can be told in a compelling way. She has written on topics from global finance to girls at risk in South Central LA to antique fire engines. She conceptualizes, drafts, and reengineers text with an eye on Rick’s process to ensure the best rapport between a book’s subject and design. Julia makes every word count so that your book communicates its content and purpose beautifully. 

CONTACT
JULIA COLLINS


II.

DESIGN

Rick Rawlins is known for his thoughtful approach to graphic design and his personal, collaborative style. He immerses himself in the content of each book, meticulously researching and amplifying crucial elements of a subject to pull in the reader. For him there is no boilerplate in book design: every title is unique, every page matters, and every design decision is purposeful. The resulting books are artful, soulful, and enriched with meaning. They, like Rick, offer more than what is expected.

CONTACT
RICK RAWLINS


III.

PRODUCTION

We make certain that every book reaches its full potential. A production coordinator closely oversees each phase of book making—orchestrating countless details while never losing sight of client expectations, schedule, budget, and audience. We work with respected vendors from a strong network in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, ensuring excellent quality in all aspects of print and fabrication.


Services

— Project evaluation and scheduling
— Manuscript assessment
— Research and interviews
— Copyediting and fact checking
— Writing: every word or some words

— Conceptual and structural design
— Photo research, assessment, and editing
— Art direction and permissions
— Page composition and typography
— Fabrication specification

— Fabricator sourcing and estimates
— Proofreading and pre-press oversight
— Proof and press management
— Delivery and fulfillment coordination
— Marketing and publicity


Clients

PUBLISHERS

— Chronicle Books
— Cornell University Press
— Hopkins Press
— MIT Press
— Rake House
— W. W. Norton & Company

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS

— The Buffett Family
— The Heimbold Family
— Arthur Cohen, Max Friedman, Paul Principato, John Ross, Story Trust, Elaine Waite, and others

INSTITUTIONS

— American Institute of Graphic Arts
— Bookbuilders of Boston
— Massachusetts Special Commission on Official Seal and Motto
— The Head of the Charles Regatta
— Industrial Designers Society of America
— Smithsonian Institute / Folkways
— Union Boat Club
— The United States Library of Congress

SCHOOLS

— Belmont Hill School
— Cornell University
— Harvard Graduate School of Design
— Harvard Law School
— Lesley University
— Northeastern University
— Worcester Polytechnic Institute
— Yale University / Whitney Humanities Center

CORPORATIONS

— American Express
— Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP)
— Incyte Pharmaceuticals
— J. M. Forbes & Co.
— Novartis

MUSEUMS

— Concord Museum
— Davis Museum and Cultural Center / Wellesley College
— Galley 344 / Cambridge Arts
— Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
— Harvard Art Museums
— The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
— Iziko, South African National Gallery
— The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
— MIT List Visual Arts Center
— The Museum of Jewish Heritage
— Peabody Essex Museum