Who We Are

Based in Lymington, Hampshire, UK, The Spartan Press Limited is a book typesetting business headed up by Mark and Craig Pellow, which has been supplying high quality typesetting, pre-press and self-publishing services for over 30 years.

Amongst our valued customers are international publishing groups, independent and self-publishers; all of whom demand excellent quality, fast turnaround times and above all, value for money.

Whether your company is large or small, you can count on Spartan to deliver a superior product with consistent, exacting standards. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensures a high degree of satisfaction among our customers.

Our History

Spartan started trading in 1983, pioneering computer typeset batch-paginated books and providing typesetting and prepress services to the UK’s leading book publishers, and still does so in today’s highly competitive market.

Continuous investment in hardware and software, together with bespoke refinements to our operating systems have allowed us to remain highly flexible, efficient and productive. We offer a full range of services including text design, data capture, typesetting, proofreading, reprographics, indexing and eBook production. Together with our deep understanding of paper, printing and binding techniques, this enables us to offer a comprehensive service to the book publishing industry.

Why Choose Spartan?

Our experience and knowledge of the industry has equipped us to manage the entire process for you, from inception to delivery of bound books and/or eBooks. Spartan is at the forefront of the rapid advances in technology we are experiencing today and independent and self-publishers are finding this facility particularly useful. Why choose Spartan? Extensive experience in the printing industry, combined with cutting edge technological advancement – results in a finished product that is outstanding in design, readability and accuracy.

Some of our Clients