David Barraclough

David Barraclough – Editor

I have over 30 years experience working in popular culture publishing and was recently Publishing Director at Omnibus Press.

Overview

I have a wealth of publishing experience, having started as an assistant editor and more recently held the position of Publishing Director for Omnibus Press. Not surprisingly, I have experience of every aspect of the editorial process.

I'm creative, collaborative, have excellent organisational skills, a first-rate eye for detail and have retained a great enthusiasm for books of all kinds. My main subject areas have been music, film, comics history and TV, but my own interests are naturally wider than that.

I have also worked on many different formats of books: text-led titles, large illustrated books, graphic novels and elaborate deluxe collector’s editions. Over the years I have therefore worked closely with many well-known celebrities, have plenty of experience of licensed publishing and worked with most of the Hollywood studios on film and TV tie-in books.

However, whatever the book, each one needs the same level of care and individual attention, as each one is different.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Comics Non-Fiction Entertainment Music
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Omnibus Press

Jan, 2020 — Feb, 2025 (about 5 years)
I had sole responsibility for every aspect of editorial and design at Omnibus Press, acquired every title we published and edited one or two key titles each year. During this time we revitalised the list, twice winning the Penderyn Prize for best music book of the year.

Portfolio

The Avengers and Me

Macnee, Patrick

TV Books

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Logan M.

Logan M.

Jul, 2026

Working with David was a pleasure from start to finish. His developmental edit and other feedback exceeded my expectations and will dramatically improve my book. I appreciate his deep knowledge of my subject, the publishing industry, and his honest and detailed feedback on my work. He was respons...
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