ACCORDING TO THE BOOK
a publishing life
by Roger Jones
In 1979 Roger Jones wrote and self-published a book about the town of Newton Abbot in South Devon where at the time he served as librarian. The following year he moved to Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire to run Ex Libris bookshop and fell into the habit of annually writing and publishing a book. These small, local ventures into the glamorous world of publishing proved to be fun, profitable and somewhat addictive, despite the occasional pitfall. Wannabee authors began to approach Ex Libris with their precious manuscripts whilst, at the same time, Roger began to spot gaps in the market and to approach likely authors. Thus Ex Libris Press grew and developed a diverse list of books on mostly West Country subjects and country life. 1992 witnessed the launch of Seaflower Books, a list dedicated to books on all aspects of the history and heritage of the Channel Islands. At the same time Ex Libris Press began assisting individuals and societies to self-publish books. In the near four decades since that first small book on Newton Abbot Roger Jones has, via his various imprints, published more than 300 titles. From cut and paste page make-up to desk-top publishing, from litho to digital printing, from local independent bookshops to the advance of the chains and the internet, According to the Book is an individual account of the fast developing world of publishing from the perspective of a one-man-band in a small provincial town.
ISBN 9781906641917
224 pages; £10.00
a publishing life
by Roger Jones
In 1979 Roger Jones wrote and self-published a book about the town of Newton Abbot in South Devon where at the time he served as librarian. The following year he moved to Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire to run Ex Libris bookshop and fell into the habit of annually writing and publishing a book. These small, local ventures into the glamorous world of publishing proved to be fun, profitable and somewhat addictive, despite the occasional pitfall. Wannabee authors began to approach Ex Libris with their precious manuscripts whilst, at the same time, Roger began to spot gaps in the market and to approach likely authors. Thus Ex Libris Press grew and developed a diverse list of books on mostly West Country subjects and country life. 1992 witnessed the launch of Seaflower Books, a list dedicated to books on all aspects of the history and heritage of the Channel Islands. At the same time Ex Libris Press began assisting individuals and societies to self-publish books. In the near four decades since that first small book on Newton Abbot Roger Jones has, via his various imprints, published more than 300 titles. From cut and paste page make-up to desk-top publishing, from litho to digital printing, from local independent bookshops to the advance of the chains and the internet, According to the Book is an individual account of the fast developing world of publishing from the perspective of a one-man-band in a small provincial town.
ISBN 9781906641917
224 pages; £10.00
BOOKPLATES
Image and story
by Roger Jones
A selection of bookplates drawn from the author’s personal collection – a treat for bibliophiles. Please note that we have now published BOOKPLATES; A SECOND COLLECTION which is listed in the HANDBOUND BOOKS section on this website.
ISBN 9781906641986
104 pages; £6.95
Image and story
by Roger Jones
A selection of bookplates drawn from the author’s personal collection – a treat for bibliophiles. Please note that we have now published BOOKPLATES; A SECOND COLLECTION which is listed in the HANDBOUND BOOKS section on this website.
ISBN 9781906641986
104 pages; £6.95
CARRY ON COPING
Diary of a Doctor 1942-1945
by Joan F. Hickson
A thoroughly absorbing read which offers an insight into the home front during the war years as well as into the character of the diarist herself.
ISBN 9781906641610
256 pages; £9.95
Diary of a Doctor 1942-1945
by Joan F. Hickson
A thoroughly absorbing read which offers an insight into the home front during the war years as well as into the character of the diarist herself.
ISBN 9781906641610
256 pages; £9.95