Testimonials

Kind words from some of our satisfied clients and colleagues.

Jill Nussinow, The Veggie Queen, Founder and Director of Vegetarian Connections
March 16, 2012: "If you want a designer who provides great service, is thorough, detail- and deadline-oriented, fast and reasonable (in more ways than one), then I highly suggest working with Phyllis Beaty of Magnolia Studio. Phyllis has done work for me from simple business and thank you cards to producing my new cookbook, The New Fast Food: The Veggie Queen Pressure Cooks Whole Food Meals in Less Than 30 Minutes with charts and photos. She also made it into a wonderful interactive PDF with bookmarks and hyperlinks to videos and other cool stuff. Phyllis has been a pleasure to work with. I am sure that my book would not be as aesthetically pleasing if Phyllis had not put her graphic design magic to work."
Rod Palmieri, Founder and Director of Palmieri Press
March 10, 2012: "Magnolia Studio used the best of today's most current applications in bringing my first cookbook, Love Italian Style, to publication. My book, filled with stories, photos and most importantly, my Italian heritage recipes, was both a challenge and a joy to create, but it would not have blossomed into the book it now is without the guidance of Magnolia Studio."
Book of Enlightenment by Anadi, Executive Editor
February 20, 2012: "Phyllis was an absolute delight to work with. She sensitively received my vision for the project and was a model of patience and professionalism as we collaborated to realize the final design. I was thrilled with the outcome! Phyllis was a joy to work with from start to finish."
Dona Frank, Managing Member at Organic Cannabis Foundation, LLC
December 12, 2011: "Take a look at the creative work Phyllis does. Her professionalism speaks through her lovely designs. You can't go wrong working with Phyllis...highly recommended!!!"
Andrew Walker, Director of Production, IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
August 23, 2011: "I needed help and Phyllis was the first person I called. My job was to build a high quality production group quickly so I called the best publishing person I knew. Phyllis not only came to help, she left her home and flew across the country to help. This is the type of dedicated professional and friend she is.

"The reason I thought of her was her range of skills and experience. She is an artist, a designer, a book production savant and really fun to work with. The first time I met Phyllis she had a can of SprayMount in one hand, a bunch of typeset copy in the other and was having a heated conversation with a designer. That picture is clear in my mind because it encapsulates her skill, experience and passion for publishing.

"That passion and skill has carried over into the digital realm. Working with Phyllis at Ligature and IDG Books Worldwide I saw how she embraced technology as a way to improve publishing. Phyllis learned how technology impacted the process from authoring to publication. This not only improved her skills, but she was able to teach others about technology and how it can improve publishing.

"I value depth of experience and willingness to embrace change. Phyllis has these unique and rare qualities. She also honors the craft of publishing and its heritage of bringing quality content to all people. These are the skills and values that make a true Publishing Professional."
Ed Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D., Director, Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts College
August 16, 2011: "Phyllis is an outstanding graphic and book designer. She is thoughtful, resourceful, delightful and collaborative. She has taken my work and improved it visually and at times, conceptually. She exhibits excellence with her high integrity, great results and personable service. I give her my whole-hearted recommendation."
Jessica Bauman, B.S., Community Outreach Administrator, Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts College
October 26, 2010: "...Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank the woman behind this beautiful layout and book design, Phyllis Beaty. I have never worked with anyone who is more organized, more dedicated and yet, utterly a pleasure to work with. She has turned my simple words into a beautiful book. As both my co-worker and certainly my friend, thank you for putting this together. I've enjoyed it immensely."
(From the Acknowledgments in Affordable Nutrition published by Bauman Press, ©2010)
Jennifer Miller, Culinary Program Administrator, Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts College
July 29, 2008: "I worked with Phyllis last semester on editing the Natural Chef Handbook for Bauman College. I was impressed by her expertise and her ability to work quickly without making mistakes. She is passionate about her work and amazingly detail-oriented. I learned a great deal about editing curriculm books from working with Phyllis and look forward to working on more projects with her."