OUR ETHOS

At Vanish Publishing, we are charting a new course in a rapidly changing industry. We believe in a future in which the love of reading is accessible to all, where readers are paramount and authors valued.

Our publishing house is built on these core principles:

• THE READER IS PARAMOUNT: We recognise that our readers are the lifeblood of what we do. We are committed to putting them first, fostering a direct and meaningful relationship with them, and prioritising their reading experience above all else. We are here to serve their passion for original stories.
• AUTHORS ARE THE HEART OF OUR CRAFT: We deeply value our authors, acknowledging that they are the creative force behind the stories we share. We pledge to respect their artistic vision, support their creative process, and champion their work. Without authors, there is no publishing industry.
• AFFORDABLE ESCAPISM: We believe that the joy of reading should not be a luxury reserved for the privileged few. We are, therefore, committed to making our books affordable and accessible, ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of storytelling, regardless of their financial circumstances.
• IN DEFENCE OF ORIGINALITY: In an era of retellings and AI-generated content, we champion original stories crafted by real human writers. We believe that readers crave authentic voices and fresh perspectives, and we are dedicated to providing them with compelling narratives that both entertain and ignite the imagination.
• SUBSTANCE OVER SURFACE: Whilst we appreciate beautiful books, we believe that the true value lies within their pages. Although we occasionally produce limited editions, we do so only when the story has the potential for a truly unique and innovative book design… something that has never been seen before.
• FAIR ACCESS, NOT ARTIFICIAL SCARCITY: We will not exploit readers or artificially inflate demand by producing expensive hardback editions or subscription models. We will primarily concentrate on formats more affordable to our reader than costly hardbacks: like e-books, paperbacks and audiobooks.
• INTEGRITY IN SALES, FAIR PRACTICES FOR ALL: We pledge to operate with transparency, ensuring our sales reflect genuine reader demand and that our books are accessible to all. We will not participate in practices that exploit readers or undermine the integrity of the publishing industry.
• REACHING REAL READERS: We are committed to building genuine connections with readers through authentic engagement of real book lovers passionate about discovering new stories.
• RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT: We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by carefully managing the production of physical proofs. Recognising that traditional proof copies are often intended for single use and subsequent destruction, we will prioritise digital proofs whenever possible. When physical proofs are necessary, we will explore eco-friendly printing options and encourage responsible disposal or recycling. Our goal is to minimise waste and reduce our carbon footprint, ensuring that our commitment to storytelling doesn't come at the expense of the planet. We believe that responsible proofing is a crucial step in creating a more sustainable publishing industry.