Felicity Awdry

Production Consultant

I am an independent consultant offering project management of book and gift production.

I have over 30 years’ experience specialising in highly illustrated art, trade and children’s books, including gifts and pop-ups.

I started my publishing career at British Museum Publications, with stints at Jonathan Cape, The Bodley Head, Penguin (Michael Joseph), Pavilion Books and Sadie Fields (Tango Books), before ending up at Laurence King Publishing, where I ran the production department for 15 years. At Laurence King Publishing I was involved with producing many award-winning titles including the flagship A World History of Art, various art series including the This Is series, the best-selling Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest colouring books, as well as the inception of the highly successful gift list.

What I can offer

• Project management

• Advice on specification

• Print procurement

• Colour management

• Technical expertise

• Extensive contacts within editorial, design and photography

• A broad network of suppliers

• A knowledge of environmental issues

• Experience in safety testing for children’s titles and gifts

Current clients include:

• Quercus

• Mountain Leopard Press

• Welbeck Publishing Group

• Pushkin Press

Get in touch

felicity.awdry@gmail.com