The academic knowledge and editorial skills contained in-house at Gylphi Limited are particularly broad for a firm of its size, and this means uncompromising quality paired with personal communication. So while you might think that bigger is better when choosing a publisher, here are some points to bear in mind:

• Our targeted approach to subject matter means that authors publishing with us can expect to see their work appear more frequently and more prominently in catalogues and on the Internet;
• We like to promote your past, present and future works alongside your publications with us, because we see ourselves as part of a broad ecosystem, and this means readers will get to know your body of work, not just a single book in isolation of all else;
• Instead of forcing you to fit a single model of sales and marketing we listen to your advice on where to promote and sell your book;
• If you are looking to publish an adventurous or unusual book then we can tell you very quickly what is possible without wasting time pushing the proposal around separate departments;
• When you submit a book proposal to Gylphi Limited our response is to give authors a helping hand wherever possible and this means giving feedback even if we feel a work is not ready for publication;
• Costs are kept low by employing a smaller workforce and by working smarter, meaning that we can sell books at reasonable prices and distribute to a wider audience while not compromising on the rewards going to our authors.

You may also be interested to know the following: (1) When it comes to the environment we are always looking to make greener choices. Wherever possible we will turn to vegetable based inks and paper from sustainable forests and recycled sources; (2) When it comes to technology we like to embrace and research ways that make our publications accessible to the widest possible audience, while following evolving industry standards; and finally, (3) We like to help you meet the standards expected of scholarly research and academic publishing, in order to create works that have longevity and value.

Our postal address is Gylphi Limited, PO Box 993, Canterbury, Kent CT1 9EP, UK. If you wish to send written proposals or contact us about anything else please do not hesitate to do so. If you prefer email then our address is info@gylphi.co.uk or you can use the automated contact form below. Our telephone number is: +44 (0)1227 807997. To fax us: +44 (0)870 1331669.

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Working with Kaleidoscope - October 2008
As part of Gylphi's continuing efforts to re-imagine and rework the way that publishers work with universities and academics, we are pleased to announce the beginning of a relationship with Kaleidoscope, the Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Journal of Durham University's Institute of Advanced Study. Starting with Volume 2, Issue 1, we will be typesetting the online, open access journal.

New SF Storyworlds Book Series - July 2008
Edited by Paul March-Russell, Honorary Lecturer and Director of Part-Time Studies in Comparative Literature at the University of Kent, this new and exciting book series aims to explore the evolution of Science Fiction (SF) and its impact upon contemporary culture. The series welcomes monographs, single author studies and essay collections, including anthologies based upon conference proceedings. To find out more visit the SF Storyworlds Webpage.

Earthworks Conference - 19 June 2008
Aimhigher Kent and Medway have given Gylphi the unique opportunity of attending 'Introducing Earthworks: An English Forum for Kent & Medway', where we will be hosting a stall and talking to prospective authors and editors from the local area. Key speakers at the conference will be Val Hennessy, Trevor Millum and Danny Rhodes. There is also a poetry reading by John Agard. Further details can be found here: http://www.ahkandm.ac.uk/Pracs/News/EarthworksConference.asp. Entrance is free to all English practitioners in Kent and Medway, and the conference is to be hosted by the University of Kent, Canterbury.

Website updated - April 2008
We've been working hard to update the website in response to feedback. Once again, explore and let us know what you think at advisory@gylphi.co.uk. Now you can subscribe to email updates and use the RSS feed to keep up to date with forthcoming publications and events.

PublishingExpo - February 2008
The PublishingExpo at Olympia 2 was a fantastic opportunity to meet suppliers and find out more about the latest marketing strategies and innovations in print and electronic publishing. It was an event not to be missed and we look forward to integrating some of the things that we learnt into our own publishing processes and strategies. Watch this space.

Book proposals start to arrive - January 2008
The new year has begun and the company is coming to life. The first book proposals have started to arrive. And starting as we mean to go on, our business cards have been printed on FSC certified recycled paper with vegetable oil based inks.

Website launches - December 2007
As you can see the website is now online. This means we are ready to start building our team of authors, editors, advisory board members and referees. Explore the site and let us know what you think at advisory@gylphi.co.uk. We are ready and waiting for your ideas. 

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We welcome anyone looking to enter the publishing industry or looking to advance their career to contact us. Let us know what your skills are, show off a website that you have created, tell us about your marketing record, or show us your design portfolio. You never know when we might need someone like you on the team.
  Similarly, if you are an investor and have a proposition that you think we will be unable to resist, or if you simply feel like-minded in your outlook and want to be involved with Gylphi then we invite you to make contact as well. We are always happy to talk.