What kind of books do you publish?

CICO Books publishes beautifully produced illustrated books that combine inspirational photography and cutting-edge design with accessible, elegantly written text full of practical information. Our main subject areas are home & garden, craft and mind body & spirit. We also publish a wide range of notecards, journals and address books, and our catalogue is full of wonderful gift ideas.

Where are you based?

We have offices in London and New York. You can contact us at the addresses shown on the Contact us page.

How can I order your books and stationery?

You can search this site for detailed information on all our books and stationery. When you have found what you want, click on the trolley icon to buy online.

How can I obtain a CICO Books catalogue?

Please email mail@cicobooks.co.uk with catalogue enquiries.
Please note that catalogues are for trade customers only.

How can I contact one of your authors?

If you need to contact one of our authors, photographers, illustrators or stylists, send a letter to the London address shown on the Contact us page and we will send it on to them.

What shall I do if I have an idea for a book?

If you have a book idea you would like us to consider for publication, please write (by email or post) to our publisher, Cindy Richards, enclosing a brief outline of the idea and a note about yourself, summarizing relevant experience and published work, and include your email address. Bear in mind the subject areas in which we publish and that our books are aimed at an international market, so the idea must travel! We cannot be held responsible for the loss or damage of any material you supply.

I am a photographer, illustrator or stylist. Can I submit my portfolio?

We are always keen to see exciting new creative work, but we receive many submissions and cannot review everyoneÕs portfolio. Before asking for an appointment, please send some sample reproductions of your work to our Art Director, Sally Powell, by email, or by post to the London office, enclosing a note about yourself, summarizing relevant experience, and contact details. We cannot be held responsible for the loss or damage of any material you supply.

If I have a web site query who can I contact?

If you need to contact our web team please email us at web.team@cicobooks.co.uk and we will answer your query as soon as possible.

What should I do if I would like to gain work experience with CICO Books?

UK ONLY: To find out about work experience opportunities please send a CV and covering letter to Cindy Richards by email, or by post to the London office, and she will pass your details on to the relevant person.

What should I do if I want to work for RPS?

UK ONLY: Vacancies are not always advertised in the press, so it is worth writing speculatively. Please send a CV and covering letter to our Publishing Director, Cindy Richards, by email, or by post to the London office, and she will pass your details on to the relevant person.

US ONLY: Vacancies are not always advertised in the press, so it is worth writing speculatively. Please send a CV and covering letter to our publisher, Cindy Richards, by email, or by post to the London office, and she will pass your details on to the relevant person.

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