Welcome to Red Horseshoe Books!

For years I worked first in technical illustration and then in publication design at Oak Ridge National Laboratory; but in 1990 I started my own business, DesignSmith Visual Communications focusing on design and printing for engineering type companies. As more and more authors approached me to publish their books, I recognized a real need and started Red Horseshoe Books which is now the only company here. Through the years, the network has grown to include the best printers (they have competed for this work giving us better prices and better printers), editors/writers, illustrators and photographers to help with this work. I love the design and project management of it all to help you end up with the best product you could have. We can typically recommend ways to make your book more valuable.

Nothing speaks to solid craftsmanship, durability, and honest value better than a horseshoe and that's how we build your book - nothing virtual about this process! The color “red” came from my burgundy Bay Quarter horse named Kitty, best horse ever!

I look forward to hearing about your book and discovering the possibilities. Please fill out the contact form and we’ll set up a time to talk! (That will automatically send me an email and that’s the fastest way to get through.)

Barbara M Lee