David published my first book in 2001. The personal encouragement, professional support and commitment offered was extremely encouraging for a first time author and has been continued with a second book. Positive feedback, rapid turnaround of manuscripts and guidance from the beginning of the process to the choice of cover design has resulted in a strong professional relationship which is greatly valued.
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Deslea Konza ~ Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong
The publisher, David Barlow, was personally most supportive and encouraging from the initial planning stages right through to follow-up after the book was published, in a way which surpassed my expectations. It was this personal interest and care about the whole project, as well as flexibility about the various aspects, which made a lasting impression on me.
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Jim Howe ~ University of South Australia
I have always appreciated David Barlow's personalised and genuine interaction with me which is something special compared to my dealings with other publication organisations. We are able to enjoy both a warm personal level of contact as well as a positive and productive professional relationship. Australian education is the richer for the work and literary contribution of David's business.
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Len King ~ Faculty of Education, Edith Cowan University
Thank you for your enthusiasm, patience and encouragement for our work. Your straightforward style and clarity were great to deal with.
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Jacinta O'Leary ~ Design Education Centre, Victoria
It has been a particular pleasure to be able to deal directly with David Barlow and to feel totally confident that he has every author's interests at heart. I wish that the overseas publishers with whom I deal were as helpful as David. I never have any hesitation in recommending David to colleagues who are considering publishing books.
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Roy Killen ~ Faculty of Education, University of Newcastle
The publisher-author relationship can be a fraught one, but this has not been our experience at all with David Barlow. As leader of this author group I have always found him and his support staff extremely helpful, sensible and constructive. We appreciate David's trust and confidence in this professional relationship.
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Ray Elliot ~ Psychologist
David respects his authors' academic integrity and initiative while supporting them in the production of a quality, highly marketable product.
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Julie Hinde McLeod ~ School of Education, University of Newcastle
I am amazed at how quickly David Barlow and his professional team are able to move a completed manuscript to finished publication.
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David Smith ~ Faculty of Education, University of Sydney
