News and Events
At Extremis Publishing we are in the process of developing new titles throughout the year, and information about book releases will be posted to the site along with author news and breaking developments.
Please keep checking back for updates about our forthcoming publications, as well as details of book launches and other Extremis Publishing public events. |
Traditionally Speaking Revisits the 1970s
15th March 2024 In this month's episode of the Traditionally Speaking Podcast, it's time to go back to the seventies! Among the most iconic of recent decades, the 1970s offered more than its fair share of unique toys for Christmas. In this episode, Tom and Joe take a nostalgic look back at the era of Simon, Weebles, Shrinky-Dink, Strawberry Shortcake, Atari 2600s and many other unforgettable gifts besides. What else could you expect to find under a seventies Christmas tree? Now's your chance to find out! To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or the Traditionally Speaking website at: http://traditionally-speaking.com. |
Happy World Book Day!
7th March 2024 Everyone at Extremis Publishing would like to wish you a very happy World Book Day - wherever you are, and whatever you're reading! World Book Day is a charity that operates in the UK and Ireland which aims to change lives through a love of books and reading. To find out more about the organisation and the invaluable work that it does, as well as how you can get involved, why not visit their official website at: https://www.worldbookday.com/ |
New Book Illustration Podcast
6th March 2024 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing Podcast, the North Pole Press's Mary Moore drops in for a chat about the importance of effective book illustration. A veteran illustrator of many titles, Mary takes part in a wide-ranging discussion about the many factors that make a book's design truly memorable, including the North Pole Press's award-winning and much-loved range of volumes for children. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. Image is Copyright © The North Pole Press, all rights reserved. |
James and Callerton Coming to KBB Birmingham 2024
1st March 2024 Coming up in Birmingham between 3rd-6th March 2024, KBB - the UK's largest gathering of the world's best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands and buyers - will be taking place at the famous NEC Birmingham. The Callerton team will be attending KBB and will be on the Cyncly stand (L70) on Monday, the 4th of March, between 1pm to 2pm. Joining them on that day will be author, business professional and Callerton co-founder James R.A. Herriot, author of the recently-published book Insights to Kitchen Design. Additionally, Callerton Kitchens and Interiors has been nominated for the prestigious Kitchen Retailer of the Year Award at this year's kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2024 - testament to the company's dedication to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. For more information about the KBB Birmingham expo, please visit their official website at: https://www.kbb.co.uk/ |
Announcing Making History for Pre-order
28th February 2024 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce that Making History: My Life as a Scottish Metal Detectorist by Alan Baxter is now available for pre-order. Alan Baxter has been behind some of the most significant historical discoveries in Scotland ever to have been made by a metal detectorist. In this book, he details the fundamental rules of his craft and explains how to get involved in this fascinating activity, before taking a look at some of the amazing rarities from centuries past that he has uncovered. Having been active in different regions across the country, Alan recounts his metal detecting adventures over the years, along with his encounters with the historians and other experts who have helped to identify his many finds. Join him as he describes the extraordinary artefacts he has found, accompanied by full-colour illustrations, and shines a light on how you too can get started in this absorbing pursuit. Making History will be released on Friday 19th April 2024, and will be available from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information about the book, including participating retailers where you can pre-order your copy, please visit our Making History page. |
Insights to Kitchen Design Video Promo
23rd February 2024 Author and business professional James R.A. Herriot introduces his book Insights to Kitchen Design: 40+ Years in the World of a Design-Led Kitchen Specialist - a remarkable journey which explores twenty exceptional and varied kitchen case studies, with full colour illustrations and detailed information about each project. Combining practical guidance with artistic inspiration, James aims to unveil the secrets behind successful, design-led kitchen projects, offering a comprehensive exploration of the process and the vast array of possibilities open to you. To watch the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmyUq38nqTw |
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Insights to Kitchen Design Now Available to Buy
16th February 2024 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce Insights to Kitchen Design: 40+ Years in the World of a Design-Led Kitchen Specialist by James R.A. Herriot is now available for purchase. Combining practical guidance with artistic inspiration, James Herriot aims to unveil the secrets behind successful, design-led kitchen projects, offering a comprehensive exploration of the process and the vast array of possibilities open to you. Explore twenty exceptional and varied kitchen case studies with full-colour photography, each accompanied by two distinct design alternatives within the same spatial constraints. Insights to Kitchen Design is available from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide, and can be purchased in paperback format as well as a special hardback edition. For more information about the book, including participating retailers where you can purchase your own copy, please visit our pages for Insights to Kitchen Design and Insights to Kitchen Design: Special Edition. |
Sing Along with Traditionally Speaking!
15th February 2024 In this month's episode of the Traditionally Speaking Podcast, it's time to get your best singing voice ready. We love to sing them every festive season, but how did Christmas carols get started - and why have they continued to be so popular? In this episode, Tom and Joe take a look back at the complex history of the Christmas carol, moving from antiquity through to the modern day. Along the way, they discover some fascinating facts about this beloved custom - including details of the longest Christmas carol ever written! To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or the Traditionally Speaking website at: http://traditionally-speaking.com. |
Neil's 500RH Coming to New Venues
14th February 2024 Great news for road trip enthusiasts everywhere - author Neil Hallam will soon be coming to two excellent venues to promote his amazing Robin Hood 500 Route. He'll be at Bakewell Farmers' Market (at the Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH) on Saturday 24th February, then at Papplewick and Linby Village Hall (17 Linby Lane, Papplewick, Nottingham NG15 8FB) on Sunday 25th February. On both occasions, Neil will be on hand to talk about his popular guidebook and to sell autographed copies to the public, as well as discussing his 500RH route in detail. You won't want to miss this chance to enjoy a great day out and speak with Neil about his work. For more information about events at Bakewell Farmers' Market, please visit their website at: https://www.whatsonbakewell.co.uk/regular-events/bakewell-farmers-market. Further details about Papplewick and Linby Village Hall can also be found on their site at: https://justinfisher.wixsite.com/village-hall |
New Writing for Publication Course Coming Soon
8th February 2024 There are just a handful of places left for the next session of Dr Tom Christie's popular Writing for Publication course, which will be starting at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus on Tuesday 20th February. The course runs over six weeks, taking place in two-hour sessions every Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm, and attendees will receive information about what is involved in the fast-moving world of the modern publishing industry. Topics include copyright law, financial matters and licensing rights, working with publicists and literary agents, and many of the post-publication matters which might be expected once a book is on sale. For more information, or to enrol on the course, please visit the Forth Valley College website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
New Insights to Kitchen Design Podcast
7th February 2024 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing Podcast, author and award-winning business professional James R.A. Herriot takes part in a discussion about his exciting new book Insights to Kitchen Design, in which he talks about more than forty years of involvement in the interior design industry along with exploring the successes, the challenges, and what is still to come for the future of this fast-moving sector. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
Murray in The National
1st February 2024 Author and archaeologist Dr Murray Cook has been hitting the headlines once again. Murray and his team have uncovered new evidence of the final siege of Stirling Castle, when the Jacobite Army once encircled that famous fortress back in January 1746. As featured in The National newspaper, this newly-unearthed discovery marks an exciting start to Stirling's 900th anniversary year as the city celebrates being named a Royal Burgh by King David I back in 1124. To read more about this fascinating new discovery, please visit The National's website at: https://www.thenational.scot/news/24080943.stirling-new-evidence-discovered-jacobite-siege-scottish-castle/ |
Neil at the Artists, Makers and Fine Food Markets of Nottinghamshire
31st January 2024 Author Neil Hallam wiil be appearing at the Artists, Makers & Fine Food Markets of North Nottinghamshire this Sunday, the 4th of February, between 10am and 2pm. These artisan markets are carefully curated with top local talents from all over the region, and Neil will be there to speak with members of the public about his 500RH road trip as well as to sell and autograph copies of his The Robin Hood 500 Route guidebook. It promises to be a great event. The market will be taking place at Ravenshead Village Hall at Vernon Crescent, Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9BN. For more information about how to get there, please visit their website at: https://www.ravensheadvillagehall.co.uk/ |
Announcing Insights to Kitchen Design for Pre-order
24th January 2024 It is with much pleasure that Extremis Publishing would like to announce Insights to Kitchen Design: 40+ Years in the World of a Design-Led Kitchen Specialist by James R.A. Herriot is now available for pre-order. Drawing from his four decades of experience as a design-led kitchen specialist, James Herriot offers a unique insight to a fascinating profession. Insights to Kitchen Design is aimed not only at industry colleagues, but anyone embarking on the creation of their dream kitchen. Explore twenty exceptional and varied kitchen case studies with full-colour photography, each accompanied by two distinct design alternatives within the same spatial constraints. This approach vividly illustrates the diverse possibilities and opportunities in turning your ‘Dreams to Reality’. This has been the guiding principle and strapline of Callerton, the company co-founded by James and a friend over forty years ago. Combining practical guidance with artistic inspiration, James Herriot aims to unveil the secrets behind successful, design-led kitchen projects, offering a comprehensive exploration of the process and the vast array of possibilities open to you. Insights to Kitchen Design will be released on Friday 16th February 2024, and will be available in paperback as well as a special hardback edition. For more information about the book, including participating retailers where you can pre-order your copy, please visit our pages for Insights to Kitchen Design and Insights to Kitchen Design: Special Edition. |
Traditionally Speaking Puts on its Christmas Sweater
15th January 2024 In this month's edition of the Traditionally Speaking podcast, it's time to talk about Christmas sweaters. You may love them or you may hate them, but Christmas sweaters have become an increasingly popular feature of the modern festive season. They can be beautifully designed or gloriously tasteless, but they're always hard to ignore! Tom and Joe take a look at how the Christmas sweater craze got started, and ask whether they're here to stay. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or the Traditionally Speaking website at: http://traditionally-speaking.com. |
New Writing for Publication Course Coming Soon
9th January 2024 A brand new session of Dr Tom Christie's popular Writing for Publication course will soon be starting at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus. The course runs over six weeks, taking place in two-hour sessions every Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm, and attendees will receive information about what is involved in considering a career as a writer, including working with publishers, publicists and literary agents. Topics such as copyright law, financial matters and licensing rights will all be addressed, as well as the types of post-publication matters which might be expected once a book is on sale. For more information, or to enrol on the course, please visit the Forth Valley College website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
Libraries, Literacy and Graphic Novels Podcast with Alex Tucker
8th January 2024 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, Tennessean creative polymath Alex Tucker joins us for a lively and wide-ranging chat about the importance of libraries, the encouragement of literacy, and the art of the graphic novel. Discussing the changing role of public libraries across the world, Alex also delves into the question of what's coming next for writers and artists at a time of such fast-moving cultural change. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
Tom on Ingram Author Spotlight
3rd January 2024 Author and Extremis Publishing Director Dr Tom Christie has been featured as part of Ingram's Author Spotlight series. In the video, Tom talks about ways of extending your reach as an author to connect with potential readers across the world and describes just why the publishing industry is currently in such an exciting phase, before explaining why Extremis Publishing has had such a positive and constructive collaboration with international book distributor Ingram over the years. To view the video, please visit Ingram's YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/-ITyLpWWzOY |
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