a global publishing house
Beth’s passion for publishing is palpable. Her love of books, those individuals whose gifts fill their pages, and the artistry of the photographers that document the magic, is apparent in every book she procures.
Curated.
adj.: carefully chosen & thoughtfully organized or presented
More than anything else, our books are curated. Beauty, real, authentic, and eclectic talent always prevailed, unrivaled by reputation, or fame, or publicity. We are never willing to compromise the integrity of our books, nor the genuine, and breathtaking, innovative, edgy, and unexpected beauty and creative genius they uphold.
“Books aren't made of pages and words. They're made of hopes, dreams, and possibilities.”
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Our museum-quality luxury coffee table books begin with an idea, a need for an exhibition of culture, of art, of talent — a love for the grandeur and permanence of print and the commitment to beauty, integrity & hope.
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Our commitment to a process that includes engaging with brilliant writers, graphic designers, consummate publishing professionals and lovers of all things books, makes what may start as dreams become realities.
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Endless. If it can be dreamt it can be published. Like an artist’s passion and need to create, we cherish the work, the process, and mostly the possibilities...
We create legacy — and possibility.
Harnessing the timeless, the elusive, the grand; uncovering the extraordinary, curating talent, and exhibiting beauty — benton buckley books enkindles an elegant collective.
We occasion the union between the connoisseur and the creative, the aficionado and the artist. We engage the curious, the adventurous, the passionate, the discerning in the precious journey of refined discovery. We collaborate with the world, in harmony and inspiration — in color, in craftsmanship; in commemoration of architectural extravagance, exquisite design, natural wonder, divine destinations — through evocative, permanent, visionary publishing.
We boldly tell stories. Serve imaginations. Invite reflection. And encourage connection.
Sharing, as inspiration and connection.
We connect our readership to both the architect, or interior designer, or event planner they will commission, and to the chair, or fabric, or arrangement, that they are inspired by, and may try to replicate.
Documentarists of beauty.
Our books are thoughtfully curated. We discern beauty, and we share it. Our pages inspire, they elevate, and they honor. They elegantly capture the fleetingness of a moment, time, an installation, an imagination, and memorialize it for time eternal.
Creating permanence, and legacy.
Our titles have longevity, timelessness, and an encapsulating elegance. They are artifacts and installations. They are commemorative. They are forever catalogued in the Library of Congress. They have an enduring impact on generations.
be bold.
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It’s our belief that everyone has a story to tell. Whether you’re a writer, a designer, an architect, a vintner, a chef, or a wedding planner, you are an artist with a gift to share. Publishing your life’s work will be one of your greatest journeys. It is our pleasure to help tell your story.
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Manuscripts submitted to us go through a vetting process, much like our hardcover collections. Along with our principal publisher and the benton buckley books team, a group of beta readers are engaged to assess the viability of all projects. We invite your ideas and submissions.
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Personalized design consultations
Book concept development
High-end custom cover design
Custom layout & graphic interior design.
Traditional distribution to the trade through our distribution partner
Proofreading
ISBN assignment
Copyright filing through the Library of Congress
Cover copy review
Amazon “Look Inside” and Google Preview
Complimentary author and review copies
Warehousing (first year)
Ongoing project management
PR consulting
Professionally written press release(s) distributed to journalists and news outlets
Printing and binding (prices vary)
Illustration
Management