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Serious non-fiction built with editorial craft and visual confidence.

Canterbury Quill publishes books for readers who want depth, clarity, and practical intelligence. From new releases to essays and live programmes, everything we produce is made to endure.

Deliberate List

We publish a selective list so each book gets full editorial and design focus.

Readable Authority

Experts writing for wider audiences without losing intellectual precision.

Long-Horizon Thinking

Books and essays designed to stay relevant long after launch week.

From The House

Latest projects and programmes

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New Release

The Quiet Infrastructure

Our lead title on hidden systems is now shipping in paperback and eBook formats.

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Author Focus

Idris Holloway joins the list

New commission announced for an interdisciplinary work on memory and public archives.

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Editorial Essay

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An inside look at our development notes and structural editing methodology.

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We are currently reviewing proposals in history, civic design, policy, and practical ethics.

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Publishing Snapshot

Canterbury Quill at a glance

18

Active manuscripts in development

7

Books scheduled for 2026 release

24

Contributing authors and researchers

2

Annual catalogue seasons: Spring and Autumn

Reader Routes

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Systems and Infrastructure

Books on transport, utilities, and public systems that shape daily life.

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Culture and Memory

Essays and longform reporting on archives, identity, and collective remembrance.

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Ethics in Practice

Guides and frameworks for leaders navigating difficult choices and uncertainty.

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