Canterbury Quill Catalogue

Books for readers who value depth and practical intelligence.

Our list combines narrative clarity with serious research across infrastructure, civic life, technology, culture, and ethics.

Featured Titles

Current and forthcoming books

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Available Now

The Quiet Infrastructure

Eleanor Grant

A field-level account of transport, waste, water, and energy systems we rarely see but always depend on.

  • Urban Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Field Reporting
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Spring 2026

Maps for Modern Memory

Idris Holloway

How archives, museums, and digital records shape what cities and nations remember about themselves.

  • Culture
  • History
  • Archives
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Summer 2026

Practical Philosophy at Work

Marianne Cole

A decision framework for leaders handling high-stakes uncertainty, pressure, and competing duties.

  • Leadership
  • Ethics
  • Decision-Making
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Autumn 2026

Designing Public Trust

Sonia Patel

An evidence-led examination of how institutions earn credibility through language, systems, and delivery.

  • Institutions
  • Communication
  • Civic Design
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Winter 2026

Policy in Plain Language

Thomas Quay

Why complex policy communication fails and how better writing changes public outcomes.

  • Policy
  • Writing
  • Public Affairs
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Commissioning

Work, Skill, and Machines

Hannah Sloane

What automation changes in knowledge work, and which human capabilities become more valuable.

  • Technology
  • Economy
  • Work

Series

Our recurring editorial programmes

Fieldbooks

On-the-ground non-fiction from people working inside systems under pressure.

Long View Essays

Compact, argument-driven books for professionals needing context, not noise.

Methods in Practice

Practical, framework-first books for teams making consequential decisions.

Formats and Rights

How our books are produced and distributed

Available formats

  • Trade paperback editions with durable stitched binding.
  • Global eBook distribution in EPUB and Kindle formats.
  • Selected audiobook rights available by territory.
  • Institutional licensing for selected research titles.

Rights enquiries

For translation, audio, adaptation, serial extracts, and education rights, contact our rights desk with the title and territory details.

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