ABOUT SOUVENIR PRESS
We publish books for a healthier, happier, more interesting life – intelligent books with practical applications. We focus on identifying real problems and finding real solutions, providing well-researched and expert advice, spreading kindness and understanding, looking out at the world as well as in to ourselves, being inclusive and open-minded. We take our readers seriously but we know they have a sense of humour too. We cover useful science, psychology, food, health and fitness, major life moments, skills, craft and creativity, home, nature and sustainability; gift, memoir and even some fiction. We range widely, while sticking to a robust attitude to evidence based thinking, practicality and fun. Souvenir Press was founded in 1951 by Ernest Hecht, who owned and ran the company until his death in 2018. You can read more about him here, and we recommend it, he was remarkable! After Ernest died, Souvenir became an imprint of Profile Books, another fiercely independent company. Thanks for visiting our website – we hope you find something interesting to you, and do join us on social media (see icons below).
World of Wonders
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
An award-winning poet's nonfiction debut – essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support and inspire us
The Nature Seed
Lucy Jones
The Nature Seed is a practical and philosophical guide to sharing the wonders of the natural world with your children.
Everything Isn’t Terrible
Kathleen Smith
A helpful and humorous guide to shedding our anxious habits and building a more solid sense of self in our increasingly anxiety-inducing world
The Sunny Nihilist
Wendy Syfret
How believing in nothing is the key to a happy life – welcome to Sunny Nihilism
How to Build a Human
Emma Byrne
Here is what science knows about childhood, so you can use the scientific method – be calm, be curious, be creative – to understand your human child i…
How to Tell Stories to Children
Silke Rose West
A delightful parents' and teachers' guide to creating and telling stories to children
After Birth
Jessica Hatcher-Moore
A straight-talking new mums' guide to physical and mental health after having a baby
Infant Massage
Vimala McClure
Learn how massage benefits children – from the physical benefits such as easing discomfort from colic and nasal congestion, helping with breathing to…
Boys & Sex
Peggy Orenstein
An eye-opening look at how young men are experiencing sexual culture and new masculinity
I Like You
Sandol Stoddard Warburg
A tiny book with a big heart – a favourite gift for weddings, best friends and Valentines