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UNITED SUB SEA SERVICES - The
Legacy of the Tek Sing
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March: An enquiry.
Were we interested in producing some materials designed
to raise media awareness of a forthcoming international
on-line auction of historic Chinese porcelain? |
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April, May, June:
Impossible schedules and a huge juggling act. |
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July: Bound copies
in Stuttgart. |
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This
commission focused on a highly illustrated book to tie
in with a TV programme, as well as some posters, adverts
and aspects of the media coverage.
It involved co-ordinating the activities of a British
maritime historian, an Australian salvage company, and
a German auction house.
We had to define a publication strategy and carry it
out. The only hitch was that the text hadn't yet been
written, the photos hadn't been taken, and we had to
produce hard copies of the book in both English and
German within four months. And commit ourselves to a
firm quotation in advance!
No other publishing house could handle the title in
the brief amount of time available, although many were
approached. BPC said yes.
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'The production of The Legacy of the Tek Sing,
under very difficult circumstances, would not
have been possible without the dedication and
professionalism of BPC's design, editorial and
management team. Everyone there was extremely
friendly and competent and they managed to make
the whole process of getting the book out in record
short time an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
It was a far less painful business than working
with the big publishing houses on similar projects.
I would happily do another book with them.'
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| Nigel
Pickford - Author |
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