Creativity, accuracy and fastidious attention to detail
The art of quality publication design and production is not dead! Our dedicated publications team has worked with some of the biggest names in heritage, education, retail, and tourism to create books, magazines, catalogues, annual reports, and journals. If it’s packed with pages and needs clarity, precision, and a touch of creative flair, we’re all over it!
Books
Handbooks and guides
Magazines and newsletters
Educational and academic journals
Annual Reports
Brochures
Catalogues
Bid and tender documents
What makes us different? Glad you asked
Brand Clarity® is at the heart of everything we do. Sweating the small stuff and paying attention to the fine detail is how we design publications that perfectly present your story in print and digital formats.
A team of unsung heroes
Good artwork is often overlooked in design. Anyone can put type and pictures on a page but we put the ‘art’ into artwork.
We take time to craft every page, ensuring we create balance on the page grid, establish the hierarchy of the type and consider the perfect positioning of graphics to make sure your document has flow and interest. To us, well-set type is everything and our publication specialists are the unsung heroes of publication design.
Trusted and experienced
Your publication is your baby, so you need to know that it is in safe hands, and you could say that our team are the babysitters you can trust.
With each member of the team having over 30 years’ experience, rest assured that your project will receive the utmost care, attention and dedication it deserves.
We obsess over the finer details that elevate your publication. From perfecting typographic nuances to adjusting letter-spacing, semi-justifying columns, and meticulously kerning even the most stubborn fonts, no detail is too small for our attention and these are the things that turn good into great. We believe it’s what you don’t notice that counts.
Accuracy is everything
We have a process of due diligence when it comes to checking our work.
Our publications team have worked with protractor-like precision on maths SATs papers, where every angle and graph needs to be absolutely on point; on guides, reports and timetables where clean easily-accessible information is key.
No publication leaves the building without going through our proof-reading defences - our team is not just the goalie, but the whole back four as well – and the accuracy of our work is second to none. No matter how small the job, our production team strive for gold standard.
Consistently producing a complex print document for over 20 years
English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic sites across England, including internationally renowned landmarks such as Stonehenge and Hadrian’s Wall.
A cornerstone of their marketing efforts is the 350-page members' handbook, which showcases all their sites and provides comprehensive visitor information, including maps, opening times, prices, transport details, and visitor highlights.
We have proudly produced this prestigious annual publication for 20 years across five separate contracts—a testament to the exceptional quality, accuracy, and attention to detail delivered by our publications team.
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20+
editions created
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350
page handbook
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750,000
copies printed annually
I have personally worked with Ledgard Jepson for the last six years and have found them to be very professional, diligent and fun. They embrace challenges and can be relied upon to provide a creative solution, even within tight timelines. The team are a joy to work with.
Richard Leatherdale, Senior Content Production Manager, English Heritage
Achieving a publications gold standard
Whether you want us to take care of all aspects of your publications, assist your in-house production team or transform your print productions into the digital space, our expert publications team is here to help.
Supporting your in-house team
We recognise that many clients have in-house teams dedicated to publication production.
Our experience tells us that these in-house teams may need assistance in setting a fresh creative direction or establishing a new design style. They may also face capacity challenges during busy periods or require expert guidance to support less experienced team members.
If you have an in-house production team - we’re here to provide flexible support wherever it’s needed, whether it’s offering strategic or creative direction, filling gaps during peak times, or lending our expertise as seasoned publication specialists.
Sustainable print
Producing publications isn’t as simple as it used to be, it’s a careful balancing act between reaching your audience and staying environmentally responsible.
Paper and ink don’t exactly scream “green,” but there’s no denying the unique emotive impact of a printed piece—the feel, the smell, the way it resonates in a way digital simply can’t.
That’s where we come in. With our wealth of experience, we can help with the balancing act, from recommending FSC-accredited printers to exploring e-publications and innovative digital solutions. We’re here to help you make a lasting impression while helping to achieve your sustainability targets.
Expert print management
Printing can be daunting - one small mistake in specifications or artwork can mean costly reprints. With four decades of experience, we’ve perfected the process of producing stunning printed materials.
We can handle it all - selecting the right printing method, choosing paper and finishes, checking artwork, and overseeing print runs to ensure everything is spot-on. We also work with a trusted network of local and national FSC-accredited printers, keeping your environmental credentials in check.
Lasting relationships
Our long-standing relationships with leading publishing brands are a testament to the exceptional quality and precision of our work.
We're proud to have earned the trust of our clients year after year, not only for our expertise but also for the dedication and meticulous care we bring to every project.
Taking the printed page into the digital age…
We are in a world where content is king. Whether it’s the written word, video, animation or CGI we are surrounded by innovations that we expect to see in the digital space. Coupled with environmental pressures of printing, the publishing industry needs to develop to embrace the endless possibilities available.
While we all love the touch and smell of print, we live in a digital era where information needs to be available immediately - online.
Historically, page-turning software has been the only solution to get publications online - however, in more recent times, digital publications (EPUB) have become much more widely accessible, adding much more engaging interactivity than the typical flip-book style.
Our team have been on the cutting edge of this innovation, developing EPUBs for a range of sectors and use cases - take a look at one of our latest examples.