LANTERN HILL PRESS

A timeless, elegant identity for an independent publisher - shining a light on stories that deserve to be told.

Logo with a stylized sun rising over hills and the text "LANTERN HILL PRESS" underneath.

Service Performed
Mini Seedling

Year
2025

Lantern Hill Press is a boutique publishing house dedicated to stories that illuminate, inspire, and endure. The goal was to craft a brand identity that feels timeless and thoughtful — something that invites readers to pause, turn the page, and find meaning in the quiet.

THE STRATEGY

  • Lantern Hill Press speaks to literary lovers, academics, and deep thinkers who treasure the printed word and seek books with soul, purpose, and staying power.

  • Positioned as a home for “stories that light the way,” Lantern Hill Press stands for quality, integrity, and emotional resonance — the antithesis of mass-market publishing.

  • Quietly confident and poetic. Messaging is measured, reflective, and often metaphorical, echoing the experience of sitting down with a beautiful, well-made book.

Bookmark with a sunrise illustration and the text 'Lantern Hill Press' on a dark background, and the phrase 'Stories That Light the Way' on a light background with a short poetic message.
Logo for Lantern Hill Press with a sunrise illustration and the tagline 'Stories that light the way'
A quote about storytelling displayed on a background of dark wooden bookshelves filled with books, with decorative architectural elements and a small sun icon at the bottom right corner.
A dark green hardcover book with a brown label that says "LANTERN HILL PRESS" in gold text, and an illustration of a rising or setting sun with rays, placed on a beige surface.
A stack of old books on a wooden surface with a wire sunburst wall decoration above them.
Business card and flyer for Lantern Hill Press, featuring a logo of a stylized sun with rays, on a wooden surface. The card displays contact information for Jane Seagrave, an editor in the Non-Fiction Division.
A wooden library ladder leaning against tall bookshelves filled with old leather-bound books, with a quote overlayed that reads, 'For those who seek meaning in the margins, hope in the quiet, and light on the page.'
Stack of old books with worn covers, placed vertically with a shadow cast on a neutral background. Text on the right side reads "LANTERN HILL PRESS."
A beige booklet titled 'VANTER HILL PRESS' with a circular logo featuring a rising sun and the phrase 'Stories that light the way', and labeled 'Autumn/Winter 2025 Catalogue' on a black background.
Cover of the book 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr, with large white text on an olive green background.

THE VIBE.

The visual identity draws inspiration from antique book covers, pairing rich forest green and warm gold tones with a rising lantern motif to symbolise hope and enlightenment. Serif typography nods to the world of classic literature, while subtle textures add depth and tactility.

THE OUTCOME.

The resulting identity feels like a collectible in itself — something readers want to hold on to. Lantern Hill Press now presents as a serious, soulful publishing house ready to attract authors and readers who value timeless, beautifully crafted stories.