Schiffer Publishing

Schiffer Publishing
Founded1974
FoundersPeter and Nancy Schiffer
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationAtglen, Pennsylvania USA
Publication typesBooks
Nonfiction topicsAntiques, architecture and design, arts and crafts, collectibles, lifestyle, military history, militaria
Official websitewww.schifferbooks.com Edit this at Wikidata

Schiffer Publishing Ltd. (also known for its imprints Schiffer, Schiffer Craft, Schiffer Military History, Schiffer Kids, REDFeather MBS, Cornell Maritime Press, Tidewater Publishers, Thrums Books, and Geared Up Publications) is a family-owned publisher of nonfiction books. Founded in 1974 and based in Atglen, Pennsylvania, its coverage includes antiques, architecture and design, arts and crafts, collectibles, lifestyle, children's books, regional, military history, militaria, tarot and oracle, and mind, body, and spirit.[1]

In 2009, Schiffer Publishing acquired Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers.[2] In October 2020 Schiffer Publishing announced their purchase of Thrums Books which specializes in telling the stories of indigenous craft traditions from around the world. Its award-winning, illustrated titles have featured artisans in Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Morocco, Afghanistan, China and more.[3]

  1. ^ "Dedicated Issue: Schiffer Publishing". Shelf Awareness. October 10, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. ^ La Prade, Joy (August 5, 2009). "Schiffer Publishing buys Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers". MyEasternShoreMD. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Schiffer Acquires Thrums Books". Shelf Awareness. October 6, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2023.