During the summer of 2004 author John Payne spent many months contacting publishing companies in the hope of getting his first title ‘The Pompey Boys’ to print. He was told that the book was too insular and would be classified as local interest, thus it was something they were not willing to take on.
Undeterred, he believed that the book would be well received so decided to form his own publishing company and in October 2004 PB Publishing was established. By sourcing printers, publishing and marketing the book himself he proved that that first time authors can get their work into the mainstream without going through major publishing companies.
The Pompey Boys sold in high street bookshops and was exported too many European countries proving to be a great success. Through the medium of ordering online it made it’s way to all parts of the globe proving that a local interest book can find a wider audience.
His second title ‘The Park’ (co-written with friend Roy Charles) was published in November 2005 and received rave reviews. The initial print run has sold out but the book will be updated and re-published when Portsmouth FC finally move stadiums.
The ‘6. 57’ book, launched in November 2006, has been equally successful. PB Publishing is offering a special deal to purchase ‘6.57’ and ‘The Pompey Boys’’ together and make a big saving (see the 6.57’ page for details.)
The large format and photographic style of the three titles have become John Payne’s own unique brand. Future title’s are in the pipeline and no- doubt the winning formula will feature in them all.
For 2007 PB Publishing is pleased to announce that for the first time it is publishing another authors work. ‘ Curse of the Jungle Boy’ the autobiography of footballer Ray Crawford will be released on Saturday 1st December.
You can pre-order your copy by clicking on the ‘Curse of the Jungle Boy ‘ book above. All pre-orders will received guaranteed delivery on book launch day.
You can contact PB Publishing at: info@pbpublishing.co.uk
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