Jay Martsi

Jay Martsi – Designer

Classically inspired book designer and typographer with a focus on non-fiction, particularly historical and political titles.

Overview

I'm a book designer and typographer. I've worked with clients like Alan Dershowitz, the Associated Press, and the Winston Churchill estate, and for publishers including the MIT Press (where I currently work full-time), Melville House, and RosettaBooks. I'd love to talk to you and see how I can help your project!
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History Political Science & Current Affairs
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Languages
English

Work experience

The MIT Press

Aug, 2016 — Present

RosettaBooks

May, 2013 — Aug, 2016 (over 3 years)

Melville House

Jan, 2013 — Nov, 2013 (10 months)

Portfolio

Saigon Has Fallen

Peter Arnett

“Peter Arnett is the best reporter of the Vietnam War.” ―David Halberstam, Journalist and HistorianIn this intimate and exclusive remembrance on the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peter Arnett tells the sto... read more
From Book 1: “A milestone, a monument, a magisterial achievement… rightly regarded as the most comprehensive life ever written of any age.”—Andrew Roberts, historian and author of The Storm of War“The most scholarly study of Churchill in war and peace ever wri... read more
On trial in Santiago for leading a bloody assault on the city’s Moncada garrison, young revolutionary leader Fidel Castro uttered a phrase in court that would come to serve as a rallying cry for his 26th of July Movement and his regime thereafter: “History wil... read more
At a time when Israel is under persistent attack―on the battlefield, by international organizations, and in the court of public opinion―Alan Dershowitz presents a powerful case for Israel’s just war against terrorism. In the spirit of his international bestsel... read more
This is a serene book that nudges its way into your heart. ―Malachy McCourt, New York Times bestselling author of A Monk Swimming For more than 30 years as a roving reporter, AP Special Correspondent (and legendary storyteller) Hugh Mulligan wrote witty, quirk... read more
Midnight Cowboy

James Leo Herlihy

Midnight Cowboy is considered by many to be one of the best American novels published since World War II. The main story centers around Joe Buck, a naive but eager and ambitious young Texan, who decides to leave his dead-end job in search of a grand and glamor... read more
“The general reader, turning over the pages, will learn many things that are not of the slightest importance to him, but which he may, nevertheless, wish to know because other people occasionally write or speak of them.” —Bernard Shaw, 1885 Critical Shaw: Lite... read more
If you’re frustrated with the choices for president this year, you’re not alone. 81 percent of voters say they’d “feel afraid” if either Trump or Clinton takes office―but what recourse do we have? The American electorate is plagued by a widespread feeling of i... read more
“Let Kathryn in,” said Coretta Scott King to authorities. Three simple words that provided Kathryn Johnson, a reporter for The Associated Press’s Atlanta bureau, unprecedented access to the grieving widow in the days following her husband’s death. Johnson was ... read more

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Amy F.

Amy F.

Oct, 2023

When I decided to go with a professional designer for Four Acres under Slavnik, a history book I spent 12 years writing, I was mostly trying to relieve my stress caused by watching my husband trying to format my book. I am so glad that I went with Jay. I never realized how much difference a well-designed book could make. He took 2 weeks to choose a font that worked with my material. He was pati...
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Fuzzy M.

Fuzzy M.

Aug, 2018

Great working with Jay, Very professional. The quality of work was great and Jay was more than will to ensure the end results were satisfactory. I'd would use and recommend his services again.
Stephen L.

Stephen L.

Feb, 2018

Jay typeset the print version of my book, The Thomas Code, and also produced the ebook file. The layout of the book was fairly complex with diagrams, notes and bibliography etc.. The quality of Jay's work was excellent. The interior of the final book is very professional and indistinguishable from similar books from big publishers. It does not look like an indie book and is far better than my ...
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