David Ling Publishing - One of New Zealand's leading Independent Book Publishers

Our Books

Fiction and non-fiction published under the David Ling imprint.

Duck Creek Press

Children’s picture books are published under our Duck Creek Press imprint.

Publishing Services

Examples of books we have produced for companies, institutions and individuals wishing to publish privately. Have a look at some examples here »

Some recent books

Preludes and Feuds - The Lewis Eady Story - A K Eady — Preludes and Feuds - *The Lewis Eady Story*
A K Eady

The little Kiwi's Matariki -Trilingual edition – Nikki Slade Robinson — The Little Kiwi's Matariki - Trilingual edition
Nikki Slade Robinson

Farewell, Anahera
Vanessa Hatley-Owen, Translated by Kanapu Rangitauira, Illustrated by Scott Irvine

The Dance of the Hooligans - Dick Frizzell — The Dance of the Hooligans
Dick Frizzell

Dinner with Grandpa - Gillian Torckler and Nikki Slade Robinsot — Dinner with Grandpa
Gillian Torckler and Nikki Slade Robinson

About David Ling ONZM

David Ling was a director of educational and general publishing companies where he worked for nearly twenty years before establishing David Ling Publishing in 1992. He has been active on management committees in a number of industry organisations including thirteen years as a councillor of the Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ), where in 2011 he was awarded Honorary Life Membership for his services. In the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours he was appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the publishing industry.

Testimonials

“New Zealand book lovers will know how much we depend on the judgment, expertise and professional commitment of a publisher like David Ling. I am extremely grateful to him, not only for taking the gamble with an unknown, but for his advice, enthusiastic care and attention in doing such a fine job.”

John Steele, author of No Ordinary Man
“Since the first publication appeared under the David Ling imprint, a steady stream of quality titles has followed... a publishing list which is making a significant contribution to New Zealand writing, both fiction and non-fiction.”

...North & South magazine
“David Ling has published two books of which I was co-author. He has also handled books for several close friends. He is a professional in every sense, and we have all found him a pleasure to deal with.”

- Michael Bassett, co-author with Paul Goldsmith, The Myers, and Puketutu and its People
“My publisher David Ling has been involved from the outset. His attention to detail and willingness to adapt to the book’s changing shape has been critical. A more patient publisher and ally a writer could not wish.”

- James McNeish, The Mask of Sanity
“David Ling has an empathy with authors and an insight to what readers want, unusual in contemporary publishing. The result is always a quality book.”

- Harold Kidd, co-author with Robin Elliott, Winkelmann's Waitemata, The Logans, and Vintage New Zealand Launches

Our Books

Duck Creek Press

Publishing Services

Some recent books

Preludes and Feuds - The Lewis Eady Story

The Little Kiwi's Matariki - Trilingual edition

Farewell, Anahera

The Dance of the Hooligans

Dinner with Grandpa

About David Ling ONZM

Testimonials