Hydraulic Press
From Smoke to Mirrors was a very ambitious publishing project. The book has a complex structure and a very broad range of material, and we set a demanding deadline. Ross Mills’ simple and effective design helps make the book a pleasure to read. The stunning cover captured the author’s vision of a technologically-advanced and climate-neutral future. Ross is a talented artist with a brilliant eye for detail and he delivered our book on time.
Author, Kevin Cudby,
From Smoke to Mirrors
Maxim Books
I have used Ross’s design skills on books and digital stories. The end result has always exceeded my expectations. Ross has a fine eye for detail and his work is original and creatively put together. I would recommend Ross to anyone looking for a book designer.
Author, Paul Maxim,
Bold Beyond Belief Bill Denz: New Zealand’s Mountain Warrior
David Beach
Ross has the knack of asking the right questions and making the right suggestions. The design he came up with, as well as being striking in itself, exactly captures my idea of the book. I was impressed by his meticulous approach and his sense of how things look on the page. For anyone considering self-publishing a book of poems I would thoroughly recommend Ross as the designer.
Author, David Beach,
Marsellus Wallace’s Dirty Laundry
Infotour Guides
I could not have wished for a more accomplished person than Ross to manage all phases of the publication of my book: Technological Innovation and Economic Growth in New Zealand – 1918 to “Think Big”. He arranged for editing of the text, finding and gaining permissions for images, carried out the design, layout and typesetting and arranged for printing, all with a fastidious attention to detail.
Author, Alan Wylde,
Technological Innovation and Economic Growth in New Zealand 1918 to“Think Big”
Innomarc Consulting Ltd
What a great experience and result working with Ross Mills to develop and achieve a very high quality publication of the Clark family history.
When I first met up with Ross I had a well-developed family history story from the 1800s to the present day which I wished to publish to a high quality. But what were the next steps? Ross provided excellent guidance based on a wide range of experience, and did it in a very professional but relaxed manner. He developed design concepts for the publication, arranged an editor, and always had design options to consider. He also ensured I did not lose sight of our goal of a high quality publication, even when there was rework on my part or further research on references and dates etc was required.
Most importantly the wider family have been delighted and acknowledged we achieved an excellent quality publication, and had an important role in capturing the family history before it was lost.
Author, David Cullwick,
The Church Called Melanesia: Life and Times of Reverend Thomas and Bessie Cullwick and Family