my other day job

as my father would say, another book has been born. my dad is a historian and writes a handful of books every year. i feel fortunate to work side by side with someone i so respect and admire. i design the layout for each book. over the years i have come up with certain steps for putting all the pieces together. read more about my design process in this interview.

my main goal in designing a book layout is to enhance the author's work. the blood, sweat and tears. my father loves his work. he has been the perfect example of doing what you love. he puts in hours of writing, reading and resesarch. he travels the world to discover the histories of families, places and businesses. last year he went to Poland to piece together the lost stories of a family from centuries ago. he finds the roots of every family tree; he revives the forgotten and gives stories new life. i am the lucky one who places them on the page.


a look at my latest layout.


my dad with his cap in Yorkshire, England.