Book & General Printing Services

From manuscript to finished book, and everything we print in between.

Clark & Mackay works across publishing, book production and commercial printing from one Brisbane operation. Authors can publish with us through three distinct pathways, and our printing facility, running since 1928, produces books and commercial print for authors, schools, organisations and businesses.

Clark & Mackay is a printing company located in Queensland that specialises in colour printing, design, digitising, and most domestic and commercial book and general printing services.

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Publishing

Traditional Publishing

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What publishing can involve

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Printing & Production

Part One: Publishing Pathways

Choose the publishing pathway that fits your book.

There is more than one way to publish with Clark & Mackay. Each pathway is a different working relationship between author and publisher, not a better or lesser option.

Looking for a publishing service that gives you the full package? Your book’s design, layout and printing process will be handled by Clark & Mackay. The right fit depends on your goals, your manuscript and how involved you want to be, and every pathway is supported by the same editorial, design and production team. Learn more about book publishing in Brisbane.

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Author-led

Self-Publishing

For authors who want greater control and ownership while accessing professional publishing, design and production support.

May suit you if

You want to keep control of creative decisions

You want to retain ownership of your book

You want an experienced team behind each stage

Who leads

Author

Publisher

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Collaborative

Hybrid Publishing

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

May suit you if

You would like a genuine publishing partnership

You are open to investing in your book

You want shared responsibility for the outcome

Who leads

Author

Publisher

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Selective

Traditional Publishing

A selective pathway for manuscripts accepted for publisher-funded publication.

May suit you if

Your manuscript is complete

You would like it considered for publisher-funded publication

You are comfortable with a selective process

Who leads

Author

Publisher

Specific terms, inclusions and investment are discussed individually with each author. Talk to our publishing team about which pathway suits your book.

Publishing Capabilities

What publishing can involve.

Bringing a book to publication draws on many specialist skills. These are the capabilities our team works across, all within one building.

Not every service forms part of every pathway or project. We will talk through what your book actually needs.

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Editorial

Structural, line and copy editing that strengthens the manuscript while keeping the author’s voice.

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Book Design & Typesetting

Interior layouts for print and digital formats, set for readability and consistency.

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Cover Design

Covers that communicate tone, genre and audience at a glance.

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Prepress

File preparation, colour management and proofing before anything goes to press.

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ISBN & Administration

The publishing details that sit behind a finished book.

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Printing & Production

Printing, binding and finishing in our own Brisbane facility.

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Distribution Support

Help getting finished books to readers and retailers.

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Marketing Support

Campaign planning, platform listings and advertising support, shaped around your book’s goals.

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Audiobook Production

Where applicable, extending your book into audio.

Next Step

Ready to talk about your book?

Explore the pathways in more detail, or start a publishing enquiry. Our publishing team reviews every enquiry and will help you understand which pathway may suit your goals.

Part Two: Printing & Production

Nearly a century of putting ink on paper.

Clark & Mackay operates its own production facility at Acacia Ridge in Brisbane. The same presses that produce our published titles also deliver specialist book printing and a broad range of commercial print.

You do not need to publish with us to print with us.

1928

Printing in Brisbane since

POD

Print on demand, from a single copy

Digital

Short and mid runs, produced locally

Offset

Larger quantities and colour work

Book Printing Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Australia Wide

Books printed and bound in Brisbane.

Softcover or hardcover, a single proof or a full print run. Our book printing service is used by self-published authors, schools, organisations and publishers, with every job managed locally from file to finished copy.

Choose from a range of printing options when it comes to publishing your book. We can offer various binding options, soft or hardback, and at any size you desire.

Recent titles produced in our Brisbane facility.

Formats

Softcover Hardcover A5 to A4 and sizes between Portrait or landscape

Binding & Finishing

Burst binding Hardcover binding Saddle stitching Coil binding Spiral and comb binding Collating Cello glazing

Print Runs

Print on demand Digital short runs Offset for larger quantities

Production

Galley proof before printing Black and white or full colour Gloss, matt or bond stocks In-house art department

Also see: Book Printing Brisbane, Book Printing Melbourne

General Printing

Commercial print for business, community and events.

From a small run of flyers for your club to stationery for your whole organisation, we manage each job from file preparation to delivery, whatever the quantity.

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

Flyers

Promotion

Posters

Promotion

Business Cards

Stationery

Letterheads

Stationery

Envelopes

Stationery

Invitations

Events

Labels

Product

Stickers

Product

Magnets

Promotion

Banners & Signs

Wide format

Reports & Manuals

Bound

Marketing Collateral

Commercial

Printing Innovations

Specialist print, produced in-house.

Some jobs need more than a standard sheet. Our wide format and specialist equipment handles the formats and finishes that most printers send elsewhere.

Envelopes, posters, stickers and magnets: Clark & Mackay are here to help you with your marketing solutions to stimulate your business. With the new technology and printing innovations at our disposal, we can offer specialist envelope, poster, and magnet printing services.

Full Colour Envelopes

High quality stock in a brilliant white finish, with a stronger, longer lasting closure.

Sizes from 11B to B4

Press seal or strip seal

Plain or window faced

Secretive styles

Banners, Posters & Signs

Printed in-house on wide format printers, from your artwork.

Small quantities welcome

Quick turnaround

Common sizes 300 x 640mm and 300 x 440mm

Competitively priced

Magnets

Business card magnets and promotional magnets that stay where your customers will see them.

Full colour printing

Any style, colour or size

Individually personalised

Your artwork or ours

Flyer Printing

A strong first impression, in print.

We create custom solutions to your flyer printing needs. A well-presented, professionally printed flyer can make a great first impression on potential clients. We produce custom flyers for promotions, events and community groups, in small runs or large quantities.

Production Services

Everything around the print job.

The supporting services that take a project from your files to your customers, handled by the same team.

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Digital Printing

Fast, efficient digital print, from black and white business documents to full colour campaign material.

Digital printing →

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Mail Services

Bulk and direct mailouts, envelope addressing, barcoding, inserting and folding, and plastic wrapping.

Ask about mail services →

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Artwork & Design

Our art department can design your piece or prepare your existing files for print.

Artwork support →

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Send Files

Ready to print? Upload your files directly to our production team.

Send files →

Why Clark & Mackay

Publishing expertise backed by our own production facility.

When the people editing and designing your book work alongside the people printing it, decisions are made with the finished object in mind. Paper, binding, colour and format are considered from the start, not discovered at the end.

Since 1928. Four generations of the Mackay family built the press that now produces our published titles.

One team

Editorial, design and production share a building, so questions are answered in a conversation, not a chain of emails.

Designed for the press

Covers and interiors are prepared by people who know exactly how they will print.

Proofed properly

A galley proof on the same paper and press lets you check stock, colour and size before the run.

Since 1928

Nearly a century of production knowledge, applied to every book and every print job.

Help Me Choose

Not sure where to start?

Pick the statement closest to where you are, and we will point you in the right direction.

I want to publish a book

Compare pathways →

I need books printed

Book printing →

I need commercial printing

General printing →

I have a manuscript ready

Start an enquiry →

I need a quote

Request a quote →

Tell us what you’re working on.

Every publishing and printing project is different. Need advice and a price? Get in touch with us today for all your book and general printing services needs, and we will work out the right approach together.

Call

(07) 3277 2855

Email

mail@clarkandmackay.com

Visit

7 Colebard Street East, Acacia Ridge QLD