Unit Editions
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Adrian Shaughnessy, Tony Brook, Patricia Finegan |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters location | London |
| Publication types | Books |
| Nonfiction topics | Design |
| Official website | https://uniteditions.com |
Unit Editions is an independent British book publishing company founded in 2009 by writer Adrian Shaughnessy and graphic designers Tony Brook and Patricia Finegan. Headquartered in London, Unit Editions is known for elaborately produced publications that focus on niche topics in graphic design and visual culture. Their stated mission is to publish books on “subjects that are either neglected or ignored by mainstream publishers.”
Unit Editions distributes books directly to customers, selling about 85% of them through its website, and occasionally employing crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Volume. Most of its books are produced in relatively small print runs of 1000–3000 copies, and some titles sell out quickly. The majority of books are designed by Spin Studio, run by the imprint’s co-founder Tony Brook.
In 2023, British publishing house Thames & Hudson acquired rights to Unit Editions’ past publications and future titles.