Below please find our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered here, please go to our ‘Contact Us’ page to fill in an e-mail form with your query.
1. Readers2. Booksellers
3. Journalists
4. Academic
5. Publishers
6. Authors & Freelance
7. Job Seekers
8. Website
1. Readers
1.1 Where can I buy DLT books?
DLT books are available from all good Christian bookshops, most high street bookshops, and internet retailers. We are also happy to process a book order for you. Simply contact us on 020 8875 0155, fax us on 020 8875 0133, or e-mail us at tradesales@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, stating the title, author and ISBN of the book you’d like to buy, as well as your contact name, address and telephone number. The book will arrive within two working days with an invoice.
1.2 Why does DLT not sell books directly on their website?
We believe that we are offering a better service for our customers by providing a facility to quickly and easily search our full list of books and authors. We believe that we should support our customers by encouraging readers to buy direct from their local bookshops, as most of those who sell DLT titles are small and independently run, but fully capable of providing the level of service and competitive pricing that customers expect. We also believe that our website enables visitors to easily browse web retailers to find the best available option. Soon we plan to arrange an affiliation link with an on-line retailer, who will provide a high level of customer service for those wishing to buy books directly through our website. Our aim is to help visitors discover as much as possible about the latest available books. We then make it as easy as possible to purchase that book from whatever source is most appropriate to you.
Please contact our Trade Representation:
For Scotland and Ireland:
Stewart Anderson
19 Sunnyside Drive
Clarkston
Glasgow
G76 7PX
Tel: 0141 638 0554
Mob: 07831 127417
Fax: 0141 638 2940
Email: stewart.mustardseed@virgin.net
For the Far East, Africa, Caribbean and South Africa:
Kelvin van Hasselt Publishing
Willow House
The Street
Briningham
Norfolk
NR24 2PY
England
Tel: 01263 862724
Fax: 01263 862803
For Australia:
Rainbow Book Agencies Pty Ltd
303 Arthur Street
Fairfield
Victoria 3078
Tel: 00 61 3 9481 6611
Fax: 00 61 3 9481 2371
www.rainbowbooks.com.au
For New Zealand:
Pleroma Christian Supplies
Higginson Street
Otane 4170
Central Hawkes Bay
Tel: 00 64 856-8378
Fax: 00 64 6 856-8155
www.pleroma.org.nz
For USA:
Abingdon Press
201 Eighth Avenue South
PO Box 801
Nashville
TN 37202-0801
Tel: 00 1 615 749 6290
Fax: 00 1 615 749 6512
www.abingdonpress.co.uk
For Canada:
Novalis
10 Lower Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Toronto
Ontario
M5V 2Z2
Tel: 00 1 416 363 3303
Fax: 00 1 416 363 9409
www.novalis.ca
For Malta:
Preca Library
Societas Doctrinae Christianae
M.U.S.E.U.M.
Blata L-Bajda
Tel: 00 356 21 248671
Fax: 00 356 21 248668
www.sdcpreca.org
1.4 What kind of books do DLT publish?
Darton, Longman and Todd is the UK’s leading independent publisher of high quality, popular books on spirituality, religion and theology. Our books come from many different backgrounds and traditions, but they all share a relish for opening up argument and debate, a realisation that all are invited to celebrate the things of God, and a desire to reach people and to learn from them, not to exclude them. At DLT, we’re always looking for writers with freshness, inquisitiveness, faithfulness and passion. For more information on DLT, go to the ‘About Us’ page.
1.5 Is DLT a Catholic publisher?
DLT is not a Catholic publisher or a Protestant publisher or an Anglican publisher. We don’t think of ourselves as traditional or progressive, conservative or liberal. Our books come from many different backgrounds and traditions, but they all share a relish for opening up argument and debate, a realisation that all are invited to celebrate the things of God, and a desire to reach people and to learn from them, not to exclude them. For more information on DLT, go to the ‘About Us’ page.
1.6 Is DLT connected to the Longmans publishing company?
No, Darton, Longman and Todd is a separate publishing company and has no connection with Longman, which is an imprint of the Pearson group.
1.7 What is a ‘common ownership’ company?
Darton Longman & Todd is a common ownership company, owned and run by the staff members. We aim to be a commercially viable common ownership company in which the benefits of profitable publishing accrue to the members of staff who are collectively responsible for all major decisions. We also aim to be a fulfilling, challenging and enjoyable place to work where members earn a secure living in an environment that encourages personal growth and full involvement.
1.8 Where can I find information on DLT authors?
The best place to look for information on our authors is our Authors section. Click on the full details link to view a biography, bibliography, and other relevant details and links. Many pages also include features about, interviews with and articles by our authors, as well as extracts from their books. To access these, simply click on the textual links at the bottom of each author page.
If the information you require is unavailable, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155, or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, who will be happy to look into your enquiry.
1.9 Where can I get a copy of the DLT catalogue?
By filling in a simple e-mail form on our catalogue page you can have a copy of our latest catalogue sent directly to you. Alternatively you can download a pdf version direct from the same page.
1.10 Do you offer any resources for parish or general reading groups?
Many of our books are designed for use as group resources, particularly our Lent titles, published every November. If your reading or parish group would like to use a DLT book we would be happy to supply further information or resources, including published reviews, synopsis and content details, and information on the author. We may also be able to pass on your group questions and comments directly to the author. Occasionally authors may even be available to take part in discussions or question and answer sessions. If you’d like to know more about what DLT can offer in terms of book resources, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155 or e-mail LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
1.11 How do I find out if a book I want is still in print?
We do our best to make sure that information on our books is kept up to date. Therefore, only books that are in print should feature on this website and in our catalogues. Our Trade Manager, Jackie Hawkins, will be happy to answer any queries you may have on our titles. She can be contacted on 020 8875 0155, or at tradesales@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
1.12 How can I contact an author?
Some of our authors have links to their own websites on our author page and can be contacted by e-mail. If the author you wish to contact does not have their own personal website, please contact Lesley Bye at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, stating the reason you wish to contact this particular author. She will be happy to help you with your request.
2. Booksellers
2.1 Where can I buy DLT books?
DLT books are available from all good Christian bookshops, most high street bookshops, and internet retailers. We are also happy to process a book order for you. Simply contact us on 020 8875 0155, fax us on 020 8875 0133, or e-mail us at tradesales@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, stating the title, author and ISBN of the book you’d like to buy, as well as your contact name, address and telephone number. The book will arrive within two working days with an invoice.
2.2 Why does DLT not sell books directly on their website?
We believe that we are offering a better service for our customers by providing a facility to quickly and easily search our full list of books and authors. We believe that we should support our customers by encouraging readers to buy direct from their local bookshops, as most of those who sell DLT titles are small and independently run, but fully capable of providing the level of service and competitive pricing that customers expect. We also believe that our website enables visitors to easily browse web retailers to find the best available option. Soon we plan to arrange an affiliation link with an on-line retailer, who will provide a high level of customer service for those wishing to buy books directly through our website. Our aim is to help visitors discover as much as possible about the latest available books. We then make it as easy as possible to purchase that book from whatever source is most appropriate to you.
Please contact our Trade Representation:
For Scotland and Ireland:
Stewart Anderson
19 Sunnyside Drive
Clarkston
Glasgow
G76 7PX
Tel: 0141 638 0554
Mob: 07831 127417
Fax: 0141 638 2940
Email: stewart.mustardseed@virgin.net
For the Far East, Africa, Caribbean and South Africa:
Kelvin van Hasselt Publishing
Willow House
The Street
Briningham
Norfolk
NR24 2PY
England
Tel: 01263 862724
Fax: 01263 862803
For Australia:
Rainbow Book Agencies Pty Ltd
303 Arthur Street
Fairfield
Victoria 3078
Tel: 00 61 3 9481 6611
Fax: 00 61 3 9481 2371
www.rainbowbooks.com.au
For New Zealand:
Pleroma Christian Supplies
Higginson Street
Otane 4170
Central Hawkes Bay
Tel: 00 64 856-8378
Fax: 00 64 6 856-8155
www.pleroma.org.nz
For USA:
Abingdon Press
201 Eighth Avenue South
PO Box 801
Nashville
TN 37202-0801
Tel: 00 1 615 749 6290
Fax: 00 1 615 749 6512
www.abingdonpress.co.uk
For Canada:
Novalis
10 Lower Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Toronto
Ontario
M5V 2Z2
Tel: 00 1 416 363 3303
Fax: 00 1 416 363 9409
www.novalis.ca
For Malta:
Preca Library
Societas Doctrinae Christianae
M.U.S.E.U.M.
Blata L-Bajda
Tel: 00 356 21 248671
Fax: 00 356 21 248668
www.sdcpreca.org
2.4 I am a retailer. How can I order books?
To set up an account with us, contact our Trade department on 020 8875 0155. Alternatively fax us on 020 8875 0133 or e-mail us at tradesales@darton-longman-todd.co.uk. We will be happy to send advance information on our titles every month, place orders for you, and deliver books direct to your retail outlet.
2.5 How can I arrange a book or author event?
We always welcome the chance to launch a book or organize author workshops and conferences in bookshops or at exhibitions. If you have an idea for an event please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155 or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk. While we have a limited budget for events, we can sometimes organize the production and distribution of invitations and fliers, create show-cards and posters, provide refreshments and, where possible, involve authors.
2.6 Who do I contact about trade terms and discounts?
For more information on trade terms and discounts please contact our Trade Manager, Jackie Hawkins on 020 8875 0155 or at tradesales@darton-longman-todd.co.uk. To request a visit from our Sales and Marketing Director, please e-mail Aude Pasquier at AudeP@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
2.7 What kind of books do DLT publish?
Darton, Longman and Todd is the UK’s leading independent publisher of high quality, popular books on spirituality, religion and theology. Our books come from many different backgrounds and traditions, but they all share a relish for opening up argument and debate, a realisation that all are invited to celebrate the things of God, and a desire to reach people and to learn from them, not to exclude them. At DLT, we’re always looking for writers with freshness, inquisitiveness, faithfulness and passion. For more information on DLT, go to the ‘About Us’ page.
2.8 Is DLT a Catholic publisher?
DLT is not a Catholic publisher or a Protestant publisher or an Anglican publisher. We don’t think of ourselves as traditional or progressive, conservative or liberal. Our books come from many different backgrounds and traditions, but they all share a relish for opening up argument and debate, a realisation that all are invited to celebrate the things of God, and a desire to reach people and to learn from them, not to exclude them. For more information on DLT, go to the ‘About Us’ page.
2.9 Is DLT connected to the Longmans publishing company?
No, Darton, Longman and Todd is a separate publishing company and has no connection with Longman, which is an imprint of the Pearson group.
2.10 What is a ‘common ownership’ company?
Darton Longman & Todd is a common ownership company, owned and run by the staff members. We aim to be a commercially viable common ownership company in which the benefits of profitable publishing accrue to the members of staff who are collectively responsible for all major decisions. We also aim to be a fulfilling, challenging and enjoyable place to work where members earn a secure living in an environment that encourages personal growth and full involvement.
2.11 Where can I find information on DLT authors?
The best place to look for information on our authors is our Authors section. Click on the full details link to view a biography, bibliography, and other relevant details and links. Many pages also include features about, interviews with and articles by our authors, as well as extracts from their books. To access these, simply click on the textual links at the bottom of each author page.
If the information you require is unavailable, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155, or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, who will be happy to look into your enquiry.
2.12 Where can I get a copy of the DLT catalogue?
By filling in a simple e-mail form on our catalogue page you can have a copy of our latest catalogue sent directly to you. Alternatively you can download a pdf version direct from the same page.
2.13 Do you offer any resources for parish or general reading groups?
Many of our books are designed for use as group resources, particularly our Lent titles, published every November. If your reading or parish group would like to use a DLT book we would be happy to supply further information or resources, including published reviews, synopsis and content details, and information on the author. We may also be able to pass on your group questions and comments directly to the author. Occasionally authors may even be available to take part in discussions or question and answer sessions. If you’d like to know more about what DLT can offer in terms of book resources, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155 or e-mail LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
2.14 How do I find out if a book I want is still in print?
We do our best to make sure that information on our books is kept up to date. Therefore, only books that are in print should feature on this website and in our catalogues. Our Trade Manager, Jackie Hawkins, will be happy to answer any queries you may have on our titles. She can be contacted on 020 8875 0155, or at tradesales@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
2.15 How can I contact an author?
Some of our authors have links to their own websites on our author page and can be contacted by e-mail. If the author you wish to contact does not have their own personal website, please contact Lesley Bye at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, stating the reason you wish to contact this particular author. She will be happy to help you with your request.
2.16 Where can I get information on new books?
Have you tried looking at our ‘New Titles’ page, or browsing through our catalogue? By signing up to receive the DLT e-bulletin you will automatically be sent information on our forthcoming titles every month. As a retailer you can also apply to receive advance information sheets. For press enquiries on forthcoming titles, or to receive press releases and review copies, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155, or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
2.17 Where can I find reviews on DLT books?
Where available, on-line reviews, interviews and articles have been linked to each book and author on our books pages. For further review requests, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155, or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
2.18 Where can I get information on DLT’s news and events?
Our ‘News and Events’ page is updated regularly, and details are included in our monthly e-bulletins, which you can sign up for on this website. For further details on any event or news item, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155, or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
3. Journalists
3.1 I am a journalist. How can I get an advance or review copy of a book?
Please contact our Publicity Officer, Lesley Bye, on 020 8875 0155, or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk. She will be able to add you to our press database so that all advance information on our books is sent directly to you every month.
4. Academic
For more information on our academic books, to join our academic mailing list, or to request an inspection copy of a particular title, please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155 or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
5. Publishers
5.1 How can I get permission to reproduce extracts from a DLT book?
To find out more about our copyright policies and permissions, please contact Claudine Nightingale, our Editorial Assistant and Foreign Rights Sales Administrator, on 020 8875 0155 or at ClaudineN@darton-longman-todd.co.uk.
5.2 Who do I contact if I am interested in buying the language rights to a DLT title?
Please contact Claudine Nightingale, our Editorial Assistant and Foreign Rights Sales Administrator, on 020 8875 0155 or at ClaudineN@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, who will be happy to go through our sale of rights process with you.
5.3 Who do I contact if I wish to sell the English language rights in a published book to DLT?
Please contact Claudine Nightingale, our Editorial Assistant and Foreign Rights Sales Administrator, on 020 8875 0155 or at ClaudineN@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, who will be happy to go through our purchase of rights process with you.
6. Authors & Freelance
6.1 How do I submit a manuscript or book proposal?
We receive several manuscripts and proposals for consideration each week. We reply to everyone who writes to DLT as quickly as we can, but you might have to wait a few weeks before hearing from us.
Please submit any proposals or finished manuscripts for consideration as hard copy (we are not able to accept manuscripts, proposals, or queries sent by e-mail, or texts sent as CDs) to our Editorial Department at Darton, Longman and Todd, 1 Spencer Court, 140-142 Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 4JJ.
Please see F.A.Q no.8 for our full list of submissions guidelines.
6.2 Are there any guidelines for submitting a manuscript or proposal to DLT?
If you wish to have a proposal or a finished manuscript considered for publication by DLT please send the following material as hard copy (we are not able to accept manuscripts, proposals, or queries sent by e-mail, or texts sent as CDs):
- A brief letter telling us why you have approached DLT in particular as a possible publisher. We also ask that you tell us if you are submitting your material simultaneously to another publisher.
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A proposal: there’s no perfect blueprint for a successful book proposal but here are some of the elements it should include:
- Content: 300 or so enticing words telling us what the book is about
- Target readership: who are you writing for?;
- A table of contents, with a line or two describing the contents of each chapter
- A line or two about you, and your qualifications for writing the book
- A line or two about the possible competition, ie books at a similar level and aimed at a similar readership;
- The extent and (if the work is not yet completed) the estimated delivery date
- A sample chapter (not the complete manuscript) – or an example of your work in a similar register to the planned book
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Don’t forget to include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish to have the material returned. Please send your submission to:
Editorial Department
Darton, Longman and Todd
1 Spencer Court
140-142 Wandsworth High Street
London SW18 4JJWe will do our very best to reply to you within four weeks of receiving your proposal. If we ask to see the complete manuscript it could be several weeks before we are able to make a decision on it, especially if we seek an outside reader’s opinion. We regret that the great volume of material we receive simply does not allow us to comment in detail on those manuscripts we are unable to accept.
7. Job Seekers
7.1 Are there any job vacancies at DLT?
There are no job vacancies at present.
7.2 Can I apply for work experience at DLT?
We encourage those wishing to gain experience of working in publishing to contact us for work experience. This is voluntary and therefore unpaid, but offers a valuable insight into the publishing industry. Please contact Lesley Bye on 020 8875 0155 or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk for more information, or apply in writing, sending your current C.V. to 1 Spencer Court, 140-142 Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 4JJ.
Please send a current C.V. and a covering letter to:
Helen Porter
Managing Editor
Darton Longman and Todd
1 Spencer Court
140-142 Wandsworth High Street
London SW18 4JJ
8. Website
8.1 There’s a problem with your website. Who should I contact?
Please contact our web administrator, Lesley Bye, on 020 8875 0155 or at LesleyB@darton-longman-todd.co.uk, who will be happy to solve any difficulties you may be experiencing.