Scotforth Books

19/08/2025

We have moved to a new broadband provider however our phone system is still offline. Please be assured that orders placed on the website will be processed as usual and customers are welcome to use the other phone number of 01524 840333 whilst we work to resolve the issue.

19/01/2023

📚 Calling all authors! 📚

Open to any book relating to Cumbria published in 2022, we're excited to announce the opening of entries for the Lakeland Book of the Year 2023.

Please download an application form and return it to us along with four copies of your book by the 28th of February.

Link to form here https://buff.ly/3QNBWiI

28/09/2022

We are delighted that Michael Wilson's recent book has been announced a winner: https://www.gallipoli-association.org/news/2022/the-president-s-book-award-2022/
Many congratulations Mike!

We are the foremost Association for the Gallipoli campaign who, with genuine passion and enthusiasm, help to keep its memory alive.

08/09/2022

We've had a busy few months at Scotforth Books working with many new and established authors - here are just a few of the beautiful books we have produced!

01/04/2022

We were delighted to work with Harry Pearson on his beautiful new book Clash of Crowns, the Battle of Byland 1322 - for more information head to his page here:

07/03/2022

We recently enjoyed working with Michael Wilson on the production of his book Shells, Spikes and a Dog Called Drummy. Michael has published his Grandfather’s memories of soldiering and cross-country running in Gallipoli, France and Flanders during the First World War. Plus, the adventures of a dog found in an enemy trench. And all interwoven with excerpts from the War Diaries and Annuals of the Lancashire Fusiliers.
For more information or to purchase a copy of the book email [email protected].

16/07/2021

We were delighted to work with Mary Cove on her recently published At Sea and Onshore, copies can be purchased by emailing [email protected]
Priced £20. Illustrated throughout in colour, this beautiful hardback book will appeal to anyone interested in maritime history:

Mary Cove’s long family history of seafaring and boatbuilding has been invaluable in creating this epic collection of maritime narrative. From the history of the construction of watercraft in Britain and overseas to a tour around the main ports of the British Isles, these volumes lay down on paper Mary’s instinctive understanding and lifetime knowledge of the way of the water.

15/07/2021

Another lovely book back from the printers! We've enjoyed working with local author Angela Norris on her latest book That's News to Me!
It's available to buy locally from
St John's Hospice Furniture Shop, High Street, Garstang
Market Place News, Market Place, Garstang
Visit Garstang centre, Cherestanc Square, Garstang
Knott End Post Office, Lancaster Road, Knott End
Mr Greens, Barton Square, Knott End
Knott the End arts and crafts, The Esplanade, Knott End
Proceeds from the book will be divided between St John's Hospice, Lancaster, and Trinity Hospice, Blackpool.

24/06/2021

We are delighted to announce the publication of Pedic’s Dream, a sublimely elegant collection of poetry from Clive Watkins. It has been a real pleasure to work with Clive and his excellent verse over the last few months. Here’s what he had to say about working with Scotforth Books:
‘I am very grateful to you for making it happen. It was not merely a question of your professional skills, crucial though these were. What struck me throughout was the combination of patience, tact and friendliness that made the whole, slightly daunting experience so much fun, and I thank you most particularly for this. So, thank you once again for your skill and sensitivity in giving Pedic’s Dream such a splendid physical existence.’
Copies of Pedic’s Dream are available from Common End Press in exchange for a donation to one of a number of charities: enquiries to [email protected].

13/04/2021

Recently we've enjoyed working with author Graham Proudlove - his newly published book is available here: https://cavefishes.org.uk/short-passages.php

04/03/2021

More lovely books out now! Tony Kadelbach is a local Morecambe author who is selling copies of his travel autobiography with all proceeds going to charity and Rod Evan's The Gorton Chest is also available to buy directly. Send us a message for more information or to buy a copy. Thanks!