Book Production

I've had a hand in the production of more than 90 books over the years -- many with authors publishing their own book. I also work happily with editors. I have acted as typesetter on all these books, either working with the author or an editor. I send digital files to printers and publishers anywhere. If you have a book project you'd like to discuss, please contact me.

And then if you need a website, or other marketing material, I can handle that as well. Scroll down to see books...

Children's Proportions for Artists by Eugene Fairbanks. Studies are presented for figurative artists about the yearly growth and development of children of each gender from infancy to young adulthood. Illustrations are included with charts of about 130 representative measurements and proportions. 306 pages. Spiral or perfect bound.

Echoes and Images, The Encyclopedia of Side-scan and Scanning Sonar. By Mark Atherton. 475 pages ... full of illustrations. A must-read for anyone who operates imaging sonar systems. I did the page design and layout, but not the cover.

"Love, Your Mother—Like It or Not by James Sutherland. I did the cover, the website and the conversion to ebook. Visit his website for purchase choices.

Five tiny books by Jan Willing. Jan does things. Fun things. She got going on felting, and made some "people" who told her their stories. She wrote them down, and I insisted they each have their own little book. OK, they are only 4.25x5.5" and 12 to 24 pages... but they are small people, after all.

Pick-Up Dogs is an adventure road trip book about the healing powers of dogs. Following two rescue dogs on their journeys—looking at the concepts of nature and healing through the prism of the iconic American road trip. The tales collected here tell stories about dogs' abilities to pick us up when we're down and to heal us by bringing us into communion with nature and restoring our ability to relate to the world.

"Medicine and Meditation" Interviews by Nancy Welch, MS. Conversations on Mindfullness in the Management of Chronic Pain and Illness. This book contains twelve interviews with prominent physicians, psychologists, Zen teachers, and those who suffer from chronic pain and illness, and tells how they are incorporating meditation into their medical management programs. Available at Village Books.

"Dance Touring, The Agony and the Ecstasy of Countless One Night Stands", by Teo Morca, renowned flamenco master. If you are an arm chair traveler and happen to love the dance, come on tour with Teo Morca as he remembers the coffee houses, theatres, night clubs, Vegas hotels, a Spanish cave, bull rings, and state fairs. Watch out for the cow pies! Car troubles, dressing rooms, wardrobe malfunctions, personalities, backstage emergencies... it's all here. Visit Morca.com.

"Chocolate Yoga" by Margaret Chester. Are you stressed, tired, unhappy and feeling out of control? Chocolate Yoga is a system of yoga techniques that anyone can do to address stress and weight management and will ultimately nurture your body, mind and spirit. If you can breathe you can do this yoga. Visit ChocolateYoga.com.

From Both Sides of the River, Anne Cutter Mikkelsen

"From Both Sides of the River", by Anne Cutter Mikkelsen. Anne grew up in a boisterous Irish Catholic family in Anoka, Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River. In awe of her larger-than-life parents, Mary Helen, a radio soap opera writer, and Darrah, a dashing WWII Navy flier and war hero who became an attorney and gentleman farmer, Anne and her seven siblings enjoyed an idyllic childhood... That is, until Anne turned 16, when her father vanished in the wilds of the Arctic. Also available as ebook at Kindle & B&N.

"Ground Effect, A Great Adventure in the Great Land", by Archie Satterfield. When Grant West crashes on a lake high on the Juneau Icecap, his 15-year-old son is the only person who knows how to fly the only plane in the region that can land and take off from the small lake. The boy must find out if he is man enough for the job. ISBN: 978-0-692-01244-4. Available through VillageBooks.com.

"The Mouse with Wheels in His Head". Meet Fergus who wants to be the first mouse to ride the new Ferris Wheel. Follow Fergus and his extraordinary dream to see the 1893 Chicago Exhibition from the top of this marvelous new invention. Will a tiny mouse find a way to ride the Wheel to the top of the world? Can he do it without being discovered? Author Gene G. Bradbury and Illustrator Victoria Wickell-Stewart.

"Wanderlusting, A Collection of Travel Stories" by Gary McWilliams. Wanderlusting is one man's story, alternately funny and hair-raising, about his travels after he dropped out of graduate school in the 1970s. Gary McWilliams chose a working man's life, and worked side by side with an international cast of miners, sailors, and fishermen, crossing paths too with missionaries, smugglers, and revolutionaries. His unusual adventures will keep you turning the pages. Visit Wanderlusting-book.com.

"Nuclear Firsts: Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Power Develpment", Gail H. Marcus, The American Nuclear Society. A fascinating readable history for anyone interested in the nuclear industry. Nuclear Firsts is the first book to comprehensively trace the technical evolution of nuclear power development, both in the United States and elsewhere.

Big River Meadows, by W. David Jones M.D.

"Big River Meadows, Eviction from Eden. A 1927 Montana Tragedy", is based on a true story. The gnarled 90-year-old rancher with dementia reverts to his 12th year, revealing a 78-year-old secret regarding his father's death and calls the tragedy murder. Paperback and ebook editions. Contact the author W. David Jones, M.D.

"The Doukhobor People, A Tribute to Good Citizens", by Kenneth A. Morrow, M.D. This is a sympathetc tribute to a hard-working people who, despite the hardships and anguish of their past, are respectful of that spark of goodness in each of us.

Crossing The Void, My Aphasic Stroke, Carol Schultz

"Crossing The Void, My Aphasic Journey", by Carol Schultz.
After an aphasic stroke, Carol Schultz taught herself to speak again. This fascinating book tells the inner story of her experience. A remarkable recovery from brain injury. Learn more at her website.

"Grasping Your Eternity. The Spiritual Pursuit of Thinking Three-Dimensionally, by Kirt Wentz. A memoir about his father, plus thoughts on life and faith in his God.

In "Executive Dad", A. Stan Barker Jr. recalls the success of his father as a businessman but then contrasts this with his mixed success as a Dad. Along this fascinating journey one finds intriguing aspects of British Columbia and Yukon history as well insights on parenting.

"Koma Kulshan, The Story of Mount Baker," by John C. Miles. 2nd edition with revised information and more than 100 historical photos and maps. A good read for those with an interest in mountaineering. Available at Village Books in Bellingham, WA.

"River of Angels", a fascinating island novel by Abbe Rolnick. Contemporary issues of drug dealing, prostitution, urban growth, and environmental destruction are backdrops for this story of relationships where nothing is what it seems.

"Sea Kayaking from Mountains to Ocean, Pacific NW watershed ecology." 8" x 9.5". Dan Baharav.Visit the website for more information.

Letters from a Fairhaven Physician, 1890

"My Darling Anna, Letters from Fairhaven 1890, The Life, Love & Legacy of W.R. Gray, Pioneer Physician." Brian Griffin and Neelie Nelson, 7" x 10". Visit the website for more information.

Springer's Journey, orphan Orca whale relocated

"Springer's Journey," Virginia Heaven (illustrator) and Naomi Black (author), 11" x 8.5" children's book. I helped make changes and repackage for the third printing. Visit the website.

"A Peace of Sloths," coloring book written and illustrated by Jan Willing for the Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, 8.5" x 11". Visit their website for more information about sloths.

Tofu Ling, story of a creative mouse and his family

"Tofu Ling," children's color story book. 11" x 8.5". Visit her website for more information.

"Tofu Ling and the Carp Banner," book 2 in children's color story book series. 11" x 8.5". Visit her website for more information.

The Little Shmoolee, Mary Bulkley Stanton

"The Little Shmoolie," Mary Bulkley Stanton, Illustrated by Vicki Wickell. 9"x6" children's book. Contact the author. Contact the illustrator.

"Waking Up to Flamingos," Flamingos and Friends. Their journal travels with the flamingos as fundraiser for cancer research. Eight years of Bellingham folks' journal entries, heartwarming and humane. Contact Flamingos and Friends.	"Little Farm in the Foothills," Susan Colleen Browne. A charming account of midlife boomers realizing their rural dreams, as they turn a clearcut hill into their garden dream. Visit her website.	"Widower's Guide to a New Life," Kenneth Morrow. Working with Ken Morrow and his editor, I performed the prepress work for the interior. This practical little guide will help a widower adjust to their new life. Contact the author.	"Tell Her That You Wrote Them," 24 Haiku by Starling David Hunter III. Formatted to PDF for online, and also Kindle. Contact the author.
"A Marine in Teddy Roosevelt's Navy," Peter Willing. Contact author.	"Blessed is She: Elder Care, Women's Stories of Choice, Challenge and Commitment," by Nanette J. Davis, PhD. 6" x 9" POD. Visit her website.	"Soundtracks for learning: Music in the Classroom," by Chris Boyd Brewer. Soundtracks for Learning is an essential, groundbreaking book on using music to enhance learning. 8.5" x 11". Visit her website for more information.	"Kakishibu, Traditional Persimmon Dye of Japan," by Chris Conrad. A wonderful how-to book for the textile crowd. The only comprehensive guide to kakishibu in English. Learn how to use kakishibu on yarn, cloth, washi and wood. 8.5" x 11". Visit her website for more information.
I worked with Teo Morca to add more chapters and more photos to his 3rd edition of "Becoming the Dance, Flamenco Spirit." To purchase the book contact Teo Morca.	Large format, hard or soft cover. I did editing, layout and typography on this latest Teodoro Morca book about his flamenco teaching method. View his website.	Teodoro Morca wrote Lola La Pola" for his kids. Now they are available for yours. Filled with line-drawings that can be used for coloring. Large type, good story about sharing. 8.5" x 11". View his website.	Teodoro Morca wrote this story for his kids. "Dancing Eagle" is available for yours. A wonderful story of living with nature.The line-drawings can be used for coloring. Large type. 8.5" x 11". View his website.
"Boulevard Park, and Taylor Avenue Dock on the old Bellingham waterfront." Brian Griffin's latest book covers the history of Bellingham's most beloved waterfront park. The book offers the history of Bellingham's Boulevard Park and the waterfront it spans. A rich stew of Southside history from the very beginnings of settlement to completion of the popular Taylor Avenue dock and boardwalk. 7"x10" soft cover perfect bound. Contact the author to purchase.	"The Compass of Light, Volumes I-IV" by Starling David Hunter III. I've typeset four of a series in progress. The first volume examined figures of speech. This second volume concerns etymology, the study of word origins. The third volume covers the sense of direction used in the Great Invoation. The fourth speaks to poetics. Contact the author. Read the books on Scribd.	"Waterfall Finder's Guide, Western Washington Series, Northern Counties and Olympic Peninsula", by Robert Mooers, shows where the best waterfalls are, with maps and descriptions on how to get there.	"50 Years in Nuclear Power / a retrospective", by Salomon Levy. Hardbound. I did prepress and worked with Quantum Publishing Services in Bellingham, WA., American Nuclear Society is publisher.
"Pobrecito, (Poor Little Boy), Been Everywhere Except the Electric Chair, Seen Everything But The Force Behind The Wind" by by Stanley Samuelson. This 6 x 9" softcover perfect-bound book tells the story of the author's life experiences from the early depression days up to today. Railroading, mining, oil patch in Alaska, and commerical fishing among many other employment escapades makes a fun page-turner.	Author of "Lost & Found Lovers," Nancy Kalish, Ph.D.'s 2nd book "The Lost Love Chronicles" is about lost love and reunions. For sale as a PDF on her website. Visit her website: http://www.lostlovers.com. I also formatted the book for sale on Kindle.	Verse by Arlene R Wechezak. Photographs by Jack H Seeley. Print on Demand. Contact the author.	"The Gift of Roots," features the stories of adopted children who as adults discovered their biological parents. Visit and read the ebook: http://www.thegiftofroots.com
This 6 x 9" softcover perfect-bound book is now available. Working with Ken Morrow and his editor, I performed the prepress work for the interior. Now in its third edition, the book is enjoying wide success. Recently reprinted in a Large Print Edition. Contact the author.	"Leaving Nelson, Beyond Toad Mountain" by Kenneth A. Morrow. This 6 x 9" softcover perfect-bound book by the author of "Boyhood in Nelson" continues the memoir. I performed the prepress work for the interior. Karen Bacon designed the cover.	"Ladies of Easy Virtue in the West Kootenay, Regional History in a Global Context" by Kenneth A. Morrow. This 5.5" x 8.5" softcover perfect-bound book by the author of "Boyhood in Nelson" and "Leaving Nelson" offers insight into the history of prostitution in the Kootenays. I performed all prepress work for the interior. Rod Burton designed the cover.	"Comfortable for Life" is the latest book by Kenneth A. Morrow. This is a 5.5" x 8.5" softcover perfect-bound book. I performed all prepress work for the interior. Rod Burton designed the cover.
Irwin and Carole Slesnick spent several years compiling information about the Japanese language schools set up before and during World War II. Contact them about this interesting book.	Jordan McMakin, has published her first novel in the Prince Ezrick series. Look for more from this motivated young author. You may contact her via email.	This hardcover 8.5 x 11" book features more than 160 photos, some in color, with background information about the process of creating public monuments. To learn more about this book check out the website I built for Mr. Fairbanks' books.	A book of particular interest to students and serious amateurs discusses human proportions; includes profuse illustrations and tables of about 120 representative human measurements of both male and female figures. This 232-page book 8.5 x 11" is available with a spiral binding. Another book by Eugene Fairbanks.
I helped Heather Lloyd-Martin complete her ebook "Successful Search Engine Copywriting, How To Write Prime Positioned Webpages That Convert Like Crazy". Learn the secrets to SEO copywriting - download Heather Lloyd-Martin's ebook today! If you would like to purchase the book click here for more information.	Bob Duke saw a need and filled it. This 8.5 x 11" book is fill of first-hand information about taking your boat to Alaska. Twenty skippers contributed their tips and tactics for taking personal watercraft into Alaskan waters.	Curt Smith DDS, gathered information, gave presentations, and finally wrote this little book about the history of prostitution in Bellingham up to the end of WWII. The Whatcom County Historical Society acted as publisher with Curt. It has proven to be a very popular local book. Contact the author.	Service Above Self, a Biography of Durwood L. Alkire. I worked with a local editor to design, format, and prepare this book for the printer. The book was written by Alkire family members about their dad. Full of pictures chronicling a life well lived.
I worked with Fred Su to design and prepare the cover of this book for the printer. Check out his website if you are interested in buying this award-winning book.	This is a 5.25 x 8.25" softcover perfect-bound book. Working with author Sparky Haufle, I performed the prepress work for interior and designed the cover. Sparky supplied good copy and all the scans. Check out his website for more information about this bright little book.	Hip Hop Poetry and the Classics for The Classroom, was written by Alan Sitomer and Michael Cirelli to connect our classic curriculum to Hip-Hop poetry through standards-based language arts instruction. The goal is to make the academic study of poetry accessible, relevant, comprehensible and enjoyable to students in our contemporary, multicultural classrooms. Have a look at their website: http://www.hiphopintheclass.com/	I did the original prepress for this book for Alan Sitomer. Taaron Silverstein designed the cover. Check out his website for more information about the latest edition of "The Hoopster." http://www.thehoopsterbook.com. I also did prepress for "The Teacher's Guide to the Hoopster." It is an 8.5 x 11" workbook for teachers who would like to use "The Hoopster" as a class assignment; it is available thru his website. Disney bought the rights to both these books and has now republished them.

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