SelfMadeHero is an independent graphic novel publisher based in London. Since its launch in 2007, SelfMadeHero has gained huge critical acclaim for its various series including Manga Shakespeare and Eye Classics. In 2009, it broadened its series to include Crime Classics and Graphic Biography. In 2010 the acquisition of The Moomins Cook Book began a new line of Gift Books inspired by iconic cartoon characters. 2011 saw the launch of Original Fiction series.

After setting up Metro Media in 2003, which provided editorial and design services to book publishers, Emma went on to launch SelfMadeHero in 2007.

Emma’s background in publishing, following a postgraduate diploma in journalism at City University, London, has seen her work as a journalist, a film PR and as an editorial director for several small publishers. Since launching her own company, while Emma is still very hands-on in commissioning new titles, her focus has shifted to the business and entrepreneurial face of book publishing.

She was named UK Young Publishing Entrepreneur of the Year, as part of the British Book Industry Awards 2008. Her aim is to create a publishing house relevant in the 21st century, developing new inspirational concepts and publishing across multi-platforms.

Doug has worked in publishing for nine years. He began his career as an editor and ghostwriter, followed by three years as a Project Editor at a financial publisher. Following a personal passion for graphic novels he started work at Metro Media Ltd at the end of 2006 to help launch graphic novel publisher SelfMadeHero in February 2007 as Marketing Director with responsibility for acquisitions. He has previously held voluntary posts as Chair of the Society of Young Publishers and Director of The Book Trade Charity. He is currently a Trustee and Director of Pop Up Projects CIC, a Community Interest Company, which organises London's biggest children's literary festival. He is the creator of the event series called Canon Tales, which promotes creativity in Publishing.

Lizzie graduated from UEA in 2007 with a degree in English Literature. She went on to work in B2B publishing for three years, focusing mainly on production and design. She joined SelfMadeHero in the summer of 2010, pursuing a personal interest in graphic novels. She spends most of her free time reading.