‘Our work and values speak to the outlook and aims of clients worldwide.
The synergies achieved contribute to the work of clients robustly.’

The Corporate Division of World Heritage Books addresses and advances the specialist publishing requirements of corporate bodies. Our unique and bespoke products and services add considerable value to clients. This level of expertise in subject matter, research and many other processes, each of which is addressed with the greatest care and quality, is absent in the work of some general PR firms in the words of owners and senior members of management of various large corporate entities. Our three key areas of activity in this sphere comprise:

Bespoke titles

Corporate and institutional history

Consultancy

Bespoke titles

‘A unique and meaningful corporate gift that leaves a positive lasting impression.’

Whether a title featured on our website or one of the many others in our expanding catalogue, those in the pipeline or a new title that a client may wish to commission, our publications provide excellent and meaningful corporate and institutional gifts for stakeholders. Well-conceptualised, well-researched well-written, well-illustrated, well-referenced, well-designed and well-produced, these books demonstrate our clients’ relationship to expertise, cultural capital and care for knowledge, understanding and their clients and stakeholders. For many, a book of this scope and quality generates more goodwill and a positive impression on clients and stakeholders than a relatively common corporate gift. The client’s logo, in addition to that of WHB, appears outside and inside the book as does a welcome address by a senior office holder of the company. We use the finest papers, vibrant inks and robust production processes. These and other aspects of the project, including a substantive range of options, are discussed in detail with clients at all stages of the process. Existing titles can be tailor-made to suit the needs of clients whilst new titles address this issue from the outset. We also offer consultancy concerning approaches to deploying the book or books by the client to maximise their value-added return from this project as a corporate gift. Topics vary from archaeology and history to cultural heritage, geography and landscape. Titles include The Alhambra, The History of Coinage, The History of Finance and Banking (related), Arabian Horses, other pedigrees of horses, Eagles, Falcons and Falconry, The History of Garden Design, Art and Architecture related, The Story of Energy, The History of Clean Energy, The History of Medicine, The History of Food Security, The History of Colours (or a single colour), Living Heritage, Landscape, The History of Diplomacy and many others. The City History Atlas series is also extendable to address the requirements of city administration/authorities or a sponsoring person/s or bodies, whether state or private. A country history project or that of a region of a country or region comprising several countries can also be undertaken. A fee, whose scale depends on the size and nature of the project, is provided for our conceptualisation and production of the book (all processes) in addition to the printing cost.

Corporate and institutional history

‘Drawing on our expertise, we research and produce your unique story of achievement
to a national and world readership as a testimony to your strengths.’

As your corporate body or institution continues to develop, whether in your country, across the region or globally it is highly advantageous to produce a historical record of your achievements, including clear and mature coverage of how you have navigated many obstacles drawing on skill and competence. Carefully linking microhistorical and smaller-scale material with the broader context, a corporate or institutional history provides a notable, unique and substantive statement of your history, success and vision for the future. More effective and meaningful in scope, depth and impact than a brochure, magazine or general scope book, a research-based quality book impresses with your substantive story and achievements. This effort contributes to generating synergies with clients and other stakeholders. Conceptualising, researching, writing, illustrating and designing a corporate or institutional history effectively requires many skills and much time and expertise as specific issues are linked to the broader picture that benefits from the former at each step. A strong story is told that benefits from technical proficiency in research and presentation and is recognised and applauded by your clients and stakeholders upon its release and for many years thereafter. Published in London by a specialist and capable firm, this is a corporate and institutional gift like no other that relays who you are and your evolution and advancement over the years if not decades. Adopting a specific approach and systems that reflect expertise, we are pioneers in this field. The director of WHB has more than thirty-five years of experience engaging with leaders and senior persons of corporate bodies from many parts of the world and many years of experience in engagement with and research of institutions, including knowledge-related and governmental, sports and others at all levels. WHB is well-positioned to engage with corporate bodies and institutions and produce a very high-spec corporate or institutional history characterised by its originality and quality. Treated in confidence, only that information approved by the client shall be included in the book. Reflective of ethical governance, information about persons and the body concerned shall be addressed in a manner that seeks to protect them from harm. In addressing this issue, the content of the book shall be discussed with the greatest care with the client before a decision is made as to which information to include and in which manner.

‘You participate in each step of the process.’

Whether you are a corporate body, university, government or institutional body or an individual who has established or is responsible for considerable success in this context, we are able to conduct an evaluation and outline of corporate or institutional history, generating and disseminating interesting and compelling information about your story, work and vision. This is a value-added service and product whose benefits for the firm and its owners, leadership and staff are multifaceted. Due to our systems and specialist and learned approaches, participating in a WHB corporate or institutional history will also generate valuable reflective practice and contribute to professional development for the client during and after the project. Following an initial discussion, we can commence an evaluation of the project, subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), for a fee whose scale will depend on the nature and scope of the project. If approved by the client and WHB, a fee, whose scale depends on the size and nature of the project, is provided by the client for our conceptualisation and production of the book (all processes) in addition to the printing cost. The physical size of pages and the pagination, weight and other characteristics of the book, in addition to scope and content, are discussed with the client from the outset to completion. The book features the logo of the client in addition to the WHB logo commences with a welcome address by its chairman or other senior officer. Commence this incredible journey.

Consultancy

‘Our participation will add value to your project.’

Producing bespoke titles and corporate and institutional history books for clients involves consultancy. World Heritage Books also provides a bespoke consultancy service for clients who wish to produce a book about cultural heritage or our other specialism in knowledge and understanding, except corporate history. Whether you are an individual, organisation, institution or a corporate, government or international body, we can aid you in one or all processes in a publication project. Our support will help your publication to be completed to high standards and make its mark nationally and globally. Fees for this service vary from project to project depending on scope, scale and time requirements. With great care and professionalism, we shall be pleased to explore a project with you and aid you in developing the project aims, organisation, methodology, composition both of text and illustrations, design and look, marketing and outreach and other processes and elements. The project is an exciting journey whose qualities will impact positively on the corporate or institutional body and stakeholders and may, potentially, be a subject of interest for the news media, MBA and other business studies programmes and much else in due course.

Surmise and invitation

‘Commence an exciting journey of knowledge and discovery
and make a bold statement of who you are.’

Whilst focusing on their core business activities, corporate bodies are greatly assisted by the corporate division of WHB in producing specialist and bespoke general titles or a corporate history book, all of which provide an excellent corporate gift and reflect very well on the participating body. Projects of this nature require much time and expertise to develop and complete yet are rewarding both in the process and the publication of something that clients and other stakeholders of corporate entities will value and cherish for many years to come. Each project is approached as something unique and important for the client. The sensitivities of each client and culture – both corporate or institutional and that of the country concerned – are adhered to throughout the process as part of our service and expertise. After all, we possess vast insight of different cultures and their histories across world history and consider that which is unique to place, person and phenomena and that which is shared and speaks to others, subject to translation of culture, a field we are pioneers in. The tempo and character of the book will be suitable to the location and culture of the client though will also integrate with expertise key elements to achieve universal outreach for clients and stakeholders across the world. Have your corporate books published in London by a specialist publisher in the field. With the logo of the corporate entity and welcome address by its senior person featured at the start of the book, the statement of the company of its values, tempo and achievements will make an impact near and far. Commission a book or set of books or benefit from our expertise in the development of a unique project. A 20% discounted fee is offered for clients who commission more than one book project. For more information, including fees, contact our corporate division for a free initial consultation and exploration (ICE). Terms and conditions apply.

Email: corporate@worldheritagebooks.com