BookMatters adeptly juggles the difficult tasks of pleasing both publisher and author, keeping within budget and schedule, and — most importantly — producing elegantly designed books of the highest quality. They keep us informed, but also take care of unexpected hurdles without question. They are a pleasure to work with.

BookMatters‘ work is very professional ... The quality is excellent, the deadlines are always met, and their books come in on or under budget. Their technical expertise in electronic book production has been of great help.

BookMatters has done more than shepherd our books along through the production process. They have made creative contributions, found talented freelancers, matched us with printers who pleased us (a rare event), and helped us control costs and meet our budgets. As a small publisher, we’d fare far less well if left to find our own way through the production maze alone.

BookMatters has been a trusted partner for us for many years. UC Press relies on their expertise in all stages of bookmaking—including editing, design, composition, and author communications. Dave Peattie and his team are capable, flexible, responsive, and blessedly unflappable!

We have worked with Dave Peattie and his team at BookMatters for more than two decades for everything from art evaluations and copy editing to composition and design, to proofreading, indexing, and delivery of press-ready files. Trinity University Press could not have asked for a wiser and more expert, steadfast, creative, and unflappable partner in the production of beautiful books ranging from the straightforward to the terrifically complex.

Dave Peattie has an amazing range of talents and knowledge about bookmaking. What's extraordinary is how he works for the client—not his ego. He will happily rework designs or book specs to accommodate a client’s vision. Plus he‘s a delightful human and fun to work with. We‘ve worked together for decades.