Tom Seabrook

Tom Seabrook – Designer

Experienced and sympathetic editorial designer and creator of beautiful books.

Overview

I am a book packager and editorial designer with a long background in creating books about music and popular culture for a range of publishers in the UK and the USA, covering everything from free jazz to Star Wars.

Having worked initially as an editor but more recently as a book packager and designer, I have a wide knowledge and experience of every stage of the publishing process, from first commission to print and electronic publication. I have a particularly keen interest in interior layouts and typesetting, as well as a sympathetic understanding of what makes each individual book work, from memoirs and biographies to large-format illustrated projects.

I will bring your words and images to life on the page and make your book the best it can possibly be.

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment Music
Certifications
  • MA in Creative Writing (Birkbeck, University of London, 2008)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2015 — Present
As a freelance book packager and designer, I have created books for a wide array of non-fiction publishers, including memoirs, cultural histories, instructional manuals, and more.

Jawbone Press

Jul, 2007 — Present
I have been part of the Jawbone Press imprint since its inception in 2007, overseeing every stage of each book's development, from commissioning and editing to design and typesetting.

Self-employed

Sep, 2004 — Present
I have project-managed and edited books on a wide range of topics in all manner of formats, from biographies and memoirs to large-format illustrated books.

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Karl K.

Karl K.

Dec, 2023

I am quite pleased with the professional services (editing and formatting) provided by Tom. He was responsive and intelligent in applying his knowledge and judgement in providing useful output and a satisfying outcome. I would certainly consider him again on future similar projects.

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