The Professional Journey of Martin Faulks

Martin Faulks’ career is defined by a 25-year commitment to philosophical and Masonic publishing, moving from niche independent projects to the leadership of a global institution.

2000–2004: Foundations at Faulks Books

In 2000, Martin established his own imprint, Faulks Books. The primary mission of this venture was to publish and promote the works of Franz Bardon, a key figure in 20th-century Hermeticism. By managing his own company, Martin gained hands-on experience in every facet of the industry—from editorial curation and production to the specific marketing needs of “Mind Body Spirit" literature.

2005: Joining Lewis Masonic

His work in the niche publishing sector led to a recruitment offer from Lewis Masonic in 2005. He joined the company as Sales Manager, bringing a fresh, entrepreneurial perspective to the world’s oldest Masonic publisher. His goal was to modernise the company’s outreach and ensure its historic catalog reached a contemporary, global audience.

2006–2020: Rising Through the Ranks

Over the next 15 years, Martin’s role expanded significantly as he moved from sales into senior management, eventually becoming General Manager. Key milestones during this period included:

  • Expansion of the Catalog: He oversaw the publication of over 170 new titles, bridging the gap between historical academic research and popular interest.

  • Media Specialist: He became a key figure in generating mass-media coverage for the craft, appearing on national television and dozens of radio programs to discuss Masonic history and symbolism.

  • Institutional Stewardship: He managed the production of official ritual books for the Ritual Associations under the United Grand Lodge of England, maintaining the rigorous standards required for such high-stakes heritage printing.

2021: Acquisition and Ownership

The defining shift in Martin’s professional life occurred in 2021, when he transitioned from an employee to an entrepreneur once again by purchasing Lewis Masonic along with his wife Kitty.

This acquisition represented the culmination of two decades of work within the company. By taking ownership, Martin secured the independence of the imprint, allowing him to combine the 200-year legacy of Lewis Masonic with the agile, creative vision he first developed as an independent publisher.

Current Leadership

Today, Martin serves as the Director and Owner of Lewis Masonic. His focus is to support Freemasonry and use the commercial knowledge he gained under the Ian Allan Empire to restore lewis Masonic to the status it once held in the Eighteenth century.

About Lewis Masonic

Lewis Masonic, founded in 1801, is the largest and oldest Masonic publisher in the world. Lewis Masonic is well-known to English Freemasons, as Lewis produces many of the ritual books used by United Grand Lodge of England lodges and Holy Royal Arch Chapters. Originally called “A Lewis", the name was a pseudonym for John Hogg, who was a Scottish Freemason from Edinburgh who was living in London. Originally the company focused all of its efforts on ritual books, minute books and other products for use in Lodges.
Nowadays, Lewis Masonic is an imprint of Ian Allan Publishing (having been acquired in 1973), I came to Lewis Masonic in 2001 to aid in expanding its publishing to reach a broader audience. Since then I have been responsible for four Masonic bestsellers and over 170 new books on Freemasonry. I have appeared on over 50 radio shows alongside authors and on national television.

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