Welcome to Aurum, Quarto's narrative non-fiction list, home to great writing and compelling storytelling across a wide range of interests, life experience and expertise. Aurum publishes memoir, biography, polemic, food, feminism, history, sport, science, nature and travel writing. Our books win prizes. They're discussed by reading groups, recommended to friends and read on holiday. Enjoy them in print, eBook and audiobook and follow our latest news on twitter @Aurumpress
Contact Info
AurumThe Quarto Group, Inc.The Old Brewery6 Blundell StreetLondon N7 9BH UK
Publishing:Katie Bond, Publisher katie.bond@quarto.com
UK Trade Sales: salesuk@quarto.com
Foreign Rights: If you are interested in publishing our titles in Europe, please contact:
Karine Marko, Group Foreign Rights Director
karine.marko@quarto.com
If you are interested in publishing our titles anywhere else in the world, please contact:
Kate Essam, Foreign Rights
kate.essam@quarto.com
Become an Aurum Author Aurum, an imprint of Quarto, publishes narrative non-fiction books for the UK and international market. Authors range from academics and well-established writers to people who are specialists in their particular area but haven't written a book before and people with a fascinating story to tell. Aurum is always on the lookout for fresh talent, in particular for diverse voices and perspectives, and will consider unsolicited book proposals from both published and unpublished authors. Submission Requirements:
Submissions should be original, topical and suitable for an international market. A typical proposal would include the following:
Please send submissions by email to: aurum@quarto.com
We will acknowledge receipt and respond to all submissions within 6 weeks.
Meanwhile, writers and readers may enjoy Francine Prose's Reading Like A Writer - A Guide for People who Love Books and for Those who Want to Write them.
We much look forward to hearing from you and publishing the next generation of Aurum books.