| Founded: | 1975 |
| Founder: | Paul and Jan Roman |
| Country: | United States |
| Headquarters: | Newtown and Naugatuck, Connecticut |
| Distribution: | Ingram Publisher Services (books)[1] |
| Keypeople: | Renee Jordan (President/CEO) |
| Publications: | Magazines, Books, Digital Media |
Taunton Press is a publisher 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.[2]
On December 3, 2023, Active Interest Media acquired The Taunton Press.[3] Active Interest Media sold Taunton to Abrams Books in May 2024.[4]
Periodicals published by Taunton Press include:
In addition to traditional print media products, Taunton Press maintains a number of online resources and communities including GreenBuildingAdvisor.com.
Taunton Press 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 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 DVD.