Easton Press
Easton Press, a division of MBI, Inc., based in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a publisher specializing in premium leather-bound books. In addition to canonical classics, religion, poetry and art books, they publish a selection of science fiction and popular literature.
| Parent company | MBI, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Publication types | Books |
| Official website | www |
Some of Easton Press's products are arranged in monthly subscription series.
Style
The Easton Press uses a number of elements of older publishing and book-binding styles, including gilt edges, raised bands on the spine, and ribbon markers. It commissions illustrations for its editions, including from prominent illustrators like Arthur Szyk, David Gentleman and Chris Van Allsburg, who illustrated its editions of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia.
Book series
Over the years The Easton Press has published a number of book series including The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,[1] Masterpieces of American Literature, The Library of American Presidents (also known as: The Library of the Presidents),[2] The Library of American History, Roger Tory Peterson Field Guides, Library of Fly-Fishing Classics, and The Masterpieces of Science Fiction.[3]
See also
- List of companies based in Norwalk, Connecticut
- Danbury Mint, another MBI division
- Franklin Library
- Folio Society
References
- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press) - Book Series List, publishinghistory.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- Library of the Presidents (Easton Press) - Book Series List, publishinghistory.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- The Easton Press Leather Bound Books, townsendbooks.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.