The Taunton Press

What The Taunton Press does

The Taunton Press is a US-based publishing imprint, founded in 1975 and now operating as a wholly owned division of Abrams Books. Headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut, the company employs 251-500 people and specializes in illustrated books for hands-on living, spanning homebuilding, remodeling, woodworking, craft, quilting, and gardening. Its catalog of approximately 183 active products includes two main lines: technical reference titles such as the Code Check series (covering building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, with multiple editions up to the 10th) and creative craft titles featuring expert authors such as Kaffe Fassett, alongside titles on woodworking, sewing, and home design.

The imprint generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of physical and digital books at price points ranging from $21.95 to $74.99. Distribution is handled through the parent company's e-commerce platform (AbramsBooks.com, which offers free shipping on orders over $49.95), seasonal digital catalogs distributed via Issuu and email, major book retailers, and physical bookstore wholesale channels. The target customer is a horizontal segment of home-design enthusiasts — DIY hobbyists and professional tradespeople seeking expert-authored instruction across all skill levels. There is no public listing, no disclosed funding history, and no independent operating company; Taunton Press functions as a content brand and editorial operation within a larger private publishing group.

Name

The Taunton Press

Legal name

The Taunton Press

Website

https://taunton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Taunton Press is a publishing imprint of Abrams Books that produces illustrated how-to books on homebuilding, remodeling, woodworking, craft, and gardening for DIY enthusiasts and professional tradespeople across all skill levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Book Print-on-Demand (Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.) (MPAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Specialty book publishing
• Illustrated guidebooks
• Homebuilding reference books
• Woodworking craft publishing
• Building code references

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: The Taunton Press generates revenue through the sale of physical and digital books. Featured titles include the Code Check series (10th Edition at $34.99, Electrical 10th Edition), quilting books by Kaffe Fassett ($34.99-$35.00), construction guides ($39.99), and woodworking titles ($49.99). The imprint publishes approximately 183 products with price points ranging from $21.95 to $74.99.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Taunton Press is a publishing imprint under Abrams Books that produces and sells illustrated books focused on hands-on living, including homebuilding, remodeling, woodworking, craft, quilting, and gardening. Its catalog spans authoritative code reference guides (the Code Check series covering building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes) and craft/woodworking titles authored by recognized experts such as Kaffe Fassett, alongside project books for DIY enthusiasts. The imprint operates approximately 183 active products sold primarily through Abrams' direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform and major book retailers.

Product overview

The Taunton Press is a book publishing imprint under ABRAMS that specializes in books providing inspiration for hands-on living. The portfolio includes two main product lines: practical code reference books (Code Check series covering building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes) and craft/woodworking/quilting guides (featuring authors like Kaffe Fassett, Fine Woodworking, and project books for home improvement). The imprint serves home-design enthusiasts across all skill levels with content focused on homebuilding, remodeling, woodworking, craft, and gardening.

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Products and services

• Code Check 10th Edition An illustrated guide to building codes designed to help users avoid the most common code violations when constructing or remodeling homes. Targeted at homeowners, remodelers, and building inspectors.
• Code Check Electrical 10th Edition An illustrated guide to wiring a safe house, providing essential information to avoid common electrical code violations. Targeted at homeowners and electricians.
• Code Check Complete 3rd Edition A comprehensive reference combining building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes in one illustrated guide for residential projects.
• Code Check Plumbing & Mechanical 6th Edition An illustrated guide to plumbing and mechanical codes for safe residential installations.
• Code Check Building 5th Edition An illustrated guide to building codes covering residential and commercial construction standards.
• Graphic Guide to Frame Construction 5th Edition A newly revised and updated visual handbook to frame construction with up-to-date code information for builders and home designers.
• The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling 5th Edition A comprehensive guide to choosing the right materials and systems for every part of a home during building or remodeling projects.
• Fine Woodworking Almanac A comprehensive almanac featuring woodworking projects, designs, and techniques for craftspeople.
• Foundations of Woodworking Essential joinery techniques and building strategies for woodworking practitioners.
• Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in London A quilting book featuring London's Camden Lock Market as inspiration, showcasing vibrant quilts from quilting expert Kaffe Fassett. Targeted at quilting enthusiasts.
• Kaffe Fassett's Brilliant Little Patchwork Collection A collection of small patchwork designs featuring Kaffe Fassett's signature bold, joyful color palette.
• Building an Affordable House 2nd Edition Trade secrets for high-value, low-cost construction, helping builders create affordable homes.
• Wiring Complete 4th Edition Expert advice on electrical wiring from start to finish for residential projects.
• Tiling Complete, 2nd Edition Expert advice on tiling from start to finish, covering materials, techniques, and installation.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Abrams BookscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThe Taunton Press operates as an imprint of Abrams Books, a major independent publishing house. The imprint specializes in hands-on living content for homebuilding, remodeling, woodworking, craft, and gardening. Abrams provides distribution, marketing, and publishing infrastructure while The Taunton Press contributes specialized content expertise.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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