Our Services

We are Specialists in Book Publishing + Book Printing

Bring your book to life with Clark & Mackay. Publishing, editing, design and in-house printing, backed by our Brisbane team.

Est. 1928

Brisbane, Queensland

QLD Owned

Owned and operated

In-house

Printing at Acacia Ridge

Publish + Print

Under one roof

On the press floor

Our production facility, Acacia Ridge, Brisbane

Publishing Pathways

There is more than one way to publish a book.

Every author arrives with different goals. We offer three distinct publishing models, each supported by the same editorial, design and production team. Start with the one that fits you.

01

Author-led

Self-Publishing

Best for authors who want control and ownership while working with an experienced publishing and production team.

Author leads

Publisher leads

02

Collaborative

Hybrid Publishing

A collaborative publishing model combining professional publishing support with author investment.

Author leads

Publisher leads

03

Selective

Trade Publishing

A selective publisher-funded pathway for manuscripts accepted by Clark & Mackay.

Author leads

Publisher leads

Not sure which is right for you? Talk to our publishing team.

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Book Publishing & General Printing Services

When it comes to enhancing your corporate identity or improving business communications, Clark & Mackay in Brisbane has the products and services to assist you in getting your message out to your customers and employees.

01

Book Publishing Services

Clark & Mackay now offers comprehensive book publishing services, including marketing and distribution support, as well as audiobook production.

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02

Book Printing Services

From burst binding, hardcover binding, and cello-glazing to coil binding, collating, and saddle stitching, we cover all your print and book finishing needs.

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03

Print Services

As Clark & Mackay are commercial printers, we can offer Acacia Ridge and Brisbane southside businesses a full range of print services. Clark & Mackay can supply the total print solution that you deserve. We are professional, commercial printers looking to fulfil your print needs.

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04

Digital Printing

We use the latest in printing and imaging technology, which means we manage your job from start to finish. Our friendly and experienced staff are committed to delivering the best possible service at all times.

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05

Mail Services

If you require direct mailing services in Brisbane contact Clark & Mackay, we supply a full service from the printing of your direct mail material to the addressing of envelopes, melding and insertion of material, and direct mailing.

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About Us

A Queensland owned and operated company

Clark & Mackay was founded in 1928, making us one of the oldest printing firms in Queensland. That means we’ve been printing and publishing for nearly 100 years!

Est. 1928. The founders of Clark & Mackay, Brisbane.

How a book moves through our building

01

Manuscript

Submission, review and pathway advice.

02

Editorial

Structural, line and copy editing.

03

Design

Cover, typesetting and interior layout.

04

Prepress

File preparation, colour and proofing.

05

Print & Bind

Printed, bound and finished in-house.

06

Release

Marketing, distribution and launch.

From Our Catalogue

New Releases

New release

Walk in the Spirit

Everald Compton

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New release

The Orbs of Oblivion

Simon Dell

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New release

Angry Grateful Still Alive

Kate Gale

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New release

A Field Guide to the Vertebrates of Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef

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Ink Meets Industry

BOOKS WE PUBLISHED

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Featured Book

Angry. Grateful. Still Alive.

Kate Gale

After three cancers, a stroke and countless surgeries, Kate Gale refuses to let illness define her. In Angry. Grateful. Still Alive., she shares her deeply personal story of navigating motherhood, marriage, loss and hope with remarkable honesty and humour. Heartbreaking, inspiring and ultimately uplifting, this memoir is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t just about surviving, but choosing to keep living.

Price

$34.99 AUD

Publisher

Clark & Mackay

Our Authors

The people behind the pages.

Community theatre makers, researchers, parents, fantasy writers and first-time authors. Every title in our catalogue starts with a person and a story worth telling.

Simon Dell

Author of The Outpost at Tal Ghrna

John David Sayles

Author of The Cabbage Tree Creek Caper

Nissa Rae

Author of Ollie the Mountaineer

Peter Bycroft

Author of Prehistoric Precedence

Jonathan Govender

Author of A Different Life

Jason Leigh Smith

Author of The Exiled: A Web of Lies

Submissions Open

Have a manuscript ready?

Currently open & accepting all submissions.

Submit your work to our editorial team by completing the form. Once we’ve reviewed your submission, our team will reach out to you with feedback.

The review process typically takes one week.

For a smooth submission, kindly ensure your full manuscript is uploaded as one complete file (not separate chapters).

We look forward to reviewing your work!

Our Team

Real people. One building. Every book.

Clark & Mackay is family owned and operated. Editors, designers, marketers, press operators and binders work side by side, and you will know who is looking after your book at every stage.

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?

We can print almost anything.

If you have any questions about our services, please get in touch.

01 / Publish

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Compare self-publishing, hybrid and traditional pathways.

02 / Read

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Discover new titles and authors from our catalogue.

03 / Print

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Book and commercial printing from our Brisbane facility.