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Jan Rutherford established Publicity & The Printed Word in 1992 as a continuation of a successful career in publishing and broadcasting in Scotland and London.

The agency aims to raise the profile of books and writers through the press, radio, television, mailings and web-based media and through live and virtual events. In addition, printed and web promotional material are tailored to suit the needs of clients. In a consultancy role, we have offered expertise to book and magazine publishers and have worked on all of Scotland’s leading literary awards.

Based in Edinburgh, Publicity & The Printed Word works with writers, publishers, book-related and writing organisations across the UK.

Meet The Team

Jan Rutherford (Publicity & the Printed Word)

With over 20 years experience in the trade, Jan Rutherford has exceptional author and media contacts and organisational skills.

Caleb Rutherford (Eidetic)

A graphic designer specialising in book cover design, retail POS, press and outdoor advertising

Special Announcement

The death of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was announced by his family on Sunday 20 May.

Read John Ashton’s, supporter and biographer of Megrahi, statement here

'Will there always be books? I think so. I hope so. I believe so.'

Hugh Andrew on the future of the book as Birlinn launch their eBook programme.

Birlinn and Polygon Book publishers have taken the plunge into the world of eBooks!

Scottish Review of Books - strongest issue yet!

The new issue of Scottish Review of Books is out tomorrow.