About us

We are a small independent publisher based in South Devon, England. Our publishing list concentrates on practical, step-by-step art and craft books. All our publications are highly illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams or charts. Our aim is to produce high quality books which have an international appeal.

Our books are sold worldwide through a network of independent distributors in the major English language markets - USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, we have sold foreign language editions of some of our titles in German, Swedish, Dutch and Afrikaans.

We are constantly searching for new ideas and welcome submissions from experienced artists and craftspeople as well as overseas publishers. In the first instance please send a synopsis to editorial@davidporteous.com, or mail to PO Box 5, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0YZ, England.