Master & Man Books

Publishers of Fine Books

Bookshops & Trade | Writers & Authors

Established in 2017 - Publishing since 1999

About Master & Man Books

Master And Man Books is a truly independent, eccentric British publishing house and book agent.

We publish powerful, story-driven books that make readers stop, think, and say “WOW.” Books that provoke, inspire, and generate new thoughts. We love spiritual fiction, philosophical fiction, non-fiction that tells a story, and books that say something different — in a way that’s easy to understand and a pleasure to read.

Brilliant business writing also excites us: insightful, original, transformative works that can change a reader’s perspective or outcome. Simply put, we publish the books we would want to read ourselves.

Only a select number of titles are published each year. Every book is carefully chosen, crafted, and nurtured to ensure it resonates and endures. Our focus is deliberate: alongside publishing, we dedicate attention to other creative and derivative work, making sure each title receives the care it truly deserves.

Founded by husband and wife Alan and Tamara Forrest Smith, and is now led by Tamara Forrest-Smith.

Master And Man Books — Let Your Story Live Forever.

The Stories

We Bring

To Life

At Master And Man Books, we publish

  • Philosophy books

  • Business books

  • Biographical books

  • Legacy books

  • Poetry

  • Fiction 

  • Fantasy 

  • Children’s books

  • Spiritual books 

  • Art books and more

Each book is published under the Master And Man Books imprint and distributed through established global channels.

How To Publish Your Book with Master & Man Books

How we work with Master And Man Books with the writers and authors.

Most authors arrive through Write A Book Project.

www.WriteABookProject.com is our dedicated platform for writers and authors, and where stories are shaped, polished, and prepared for publication.

Every writer gets hands-on guidance, editorial support, and practical help every step of the way. Only then does a book make its way to Master And Man Books — ready, finished, and worthy of the imprint.

We publish a small number of carefully curated stories - each one crafted to live forever. 

Bookshops & Trade

Ordering from Master & Man Books

Wholesale ordering, discounts, availability and returns information.

Books published by Master And Man Books are available through established trade channels. Titles can be ordered on standard trade terms via your existing systems.

For trade or stockist enquiries, contact Tamara here

For author events, contact here.

Upcoming Titles & Advance Information
 

For bookshops, reviewers, and other trade partners, we provide an advance information sheet with upcoming titles, release dates, blurbs, and key selling points.

Download the latest Advance Information Sheet or Request via Email.

Previous Publications

A selection of books published by Master & Man Books

We publish a small number of carefully curated titles each year. Every book is chosen, crafted, and supported to ensure it has lasting relevance.

Below are some of the stories we’ve published.

Altrincham Storytelling Festival 2026

From Books to Live Audiences

In 2026, we launched the Altrincham Storytelling Festival — bringing writers, actors, artists, filmmakers, animators and readers together for a weekend of live storytelling.

The Festival grew from the same belief behind Master And Man Books: stories can evolve beyond publication and reveal the creativity within.

Books can be read. Discussed. Performed. Shared. Discovered.

Our first Festival brought that idea to life through theatre, publishing, film, animation, illustration and practical storytelling workshops — with packed events and a full house for our flagship theatre production.

And we’re only getting started.

The Altrincham Storytelling Festival returns in 2027 as we continue creating opportunities for books, authors and stories to find new audiences.

Find out more about the Altrincham Storytelling Festival here.

Writer support

& Related Links

Tamara Forrest-Smith Publisher