About Seaforth Publishing
Seaforth Publishing is a new maritime book publisher run by the long-established editorial team of Robert Gardiner and Julian Mannering,
who share a passion for ships and the sea and have between them more than fifty years of commissioning experience first building the Conway
Maritime Press list in the 1980s and '90s and later setting up Chatham Publishing.
The aim of the list is to produce the very best maritime books, whether they be narrative histories, definitive reference works, ship monographs or modeling books; and as well as reflecting the very latest research they are also designed and printed to the highest standards. Some have made significant contributions to the field, but we hope that all of them will make worthwhile additions to any collector's bookshelf.
The aim of the list is to produce the very best maritime books, whether they be narrative histories, definitive reference works, ship monographs or modeling books; and as well as reflecting the very latest research they are also designed and printed to the highest standards. Some have made significant contributions to the field, but we hope that all of them will make worthwhile additions to any collector's bookshelf.
What we publish
We specialise in books on most historical maritime themes, ranging from ship design to life at sea, in varied formats from highly
illustrated technical reference books to reprints of classic narratives. Subjects include ship design and development,
naval and mercantile history and biography, nautical archaeology, exploration, and ship modelling.
We do not publish practical books on yachting and sailing as a sport (except its historical aspects), nor textbooks for professional seafarers.
We do not publish practical books on yachting and sailing as a sport (except its historical aspects), nor textbooks for professional seafarers.
Seaforth is always looking for good books, and any author (or prospective author) with a suitable work is invited to submit a proposal at any
stage of its development. The minimum we require is a synopsis - an outline of the book's theme and contents, perhaps giving chapter headings,
and if possible an estimate of the extent in number of words. Some indication of the sources used is also helpful. If the book is to have
illustrations then a rough idea of the number and type (photos, line drawings, maps, etc) could be included.
A decision is easier to reach if a sample chapter is enclosed, but even if the script is complete, please do not send the whole work with the initial submission. We do not need a formal CV, but feel free to add any personal details that underline your qualifications for writing this book.
We are a small, dedicated publisher and our aim is to build fruitful and long-term relationships with our authors – we look forward to hearing from you.
Submissions should be addressed to:
The Editorial Department,
Seaforth Publishing,
47 Church Street,
Barnsley,
South Yorkshire,
S70 2AS.
A decision is easier to reach if a sample chapter is enclosed, but even if the script is complete, please do not send the whole work with the initial submission. We do not need a formal CV, but feel free to add any personal details that underline your qualifications for writing this book.
We are a small, dedicated publisher and our aim is to build fruitful and long-term relationships with our authors – we look forward to hearing from you.
Submissions should be addressed to:
The Editorial Department,
Seaforth Publishing,
47 Church Street,
Barnsley,
South Yorkshire,
S70 2AS.
I can recommend this excellent book most heartily as a highly accessible balancer to the more conventional naval histories of the period.
