Taunton Press is a
publisher
Publishing is the activity of making information, literature, music, software and other content available to the public for sale or for free. Traditionally, the term refers to the creation and distribution of printed works, such as books, newsp ...
of periodicals, books, and websites for the hobbyist and building trades based in
Newtown, Connecticut. It was established in 1975 by Paul Roman and his wife Jan.
Publications and Products
Periodicals published by Taunton Press include:
* ''
Fine Woodworking
''Fine Woodworking'' is a woodworking magazine published by Taunton Press in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
History and profile
The magazine began publication in 1975, with simple monochrome printing and stapled monochrome covers.
The magazine fo ...
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* ''Fine Homebuilding''
* ''
Fine Gardening''
* ''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:
* 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 New York Times'' Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. John Bear, ''The #1 New York Times Best Seller: intriguing facts about the 484 books that have been #1 New York Times ...
''The Food You Crave'' by
Ellie Krieger
Ellie Krieger (born September 26, 1965) is an American registered dietitian and nutritionist. She is the host of Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger on Food Network, anEllie's Real Good Foodon PBS. She is also an author and has written several ...
, ''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'' and ''Cooking Allergy-Free'' by Jenna Short. 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
Sam Maloof (January 24, 1916 – May 21, 2009)
''Press-Enterprise'', ...
DVD''.
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External links
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Companies based in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Publishing companies of the United States
Publishing companies established in 1975
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