Taunton Press
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| Founded | 1975 |
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| Founder | Paul and Jan Roman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Newtown and Naugatuck, Connecticut |
| Key people | Timothy Rahr (President / Editor In Chief) |
| Publication types | Magazines, Books |
| Official website | www.taunton.com |
Taunton Press, based in Newtown, Connecticut is a publisher of periodicals, books, and websites for the hobbyist and building trades. It was established in 1975 by Paul Roman and his wife Jan.[1]
Publications and Products
Periodicals published by Taunton Press include:
- Fine Woodworking
- Fine Homebuilding
- Fine Gardening
- Fine Cooking
- Threads
- Kitchen Garden (retired)
- CraftStylish (retired)
- Inspired House (retired)
In addition to traditional print media products, Taunton Press maintains a number of online resources and communities including:
- CraftStylish.com
- VegetableGardener.com
- GreenBuildingAdvisor.com
Taunton Press also publishes books on topics covered in their magazines: woodworking, home building, home design, cooking, gardening and crafts. Popular publications have included Sarah Susanka's Not So Big home design series, New York Times Bestseller The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger, The Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companion by Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo, Graphic Guide to Frame Construction by Robert Thallon, and Turning Wood with Richard Raffan. Taunton Press has published for some of the most well-known names in their specialities, such as Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking and the Sam Maloof DVD.
References
- ↑ "The Taunton Press, Inc. – Company Profile from Hoovers". Hoovers.com. Retrieved 21 June 2010.