Schiffer Publishing

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Schiffer Publishing
Founded 1974
Founder Peter and Nancy Schiffer
Country of origin United States
Headquarters location Atglen, Pennsylvania
Publication types Books
Official website www.schifferbooks.com

Schiffer Publishing Ltd. (also known as Schiffer Books) is a family-owned publisher of nonfiction books. Based in Atglen, Pennsylvania, it specializes in books about antiques, architecture and design, arts and crafts, collectibles, lifestyle, and military and aviation history. A library of the 5,000 titles backcatalog is available.[1]

Schiffer Imprints

Besides Schiffer Publishing the principal imprints as of 2013 are:

  • Schiffer Military History (Schiffer Military Books): military history, aviation, transportation, modeling, & related collectibles
  • Whitford Press: paranormal activities and mind and spirit lifestyles

Acquired in 1992:

  • Cornell Maritime Press: for personnel in marine businesses: texts for the Merchant Marine Academies, boating, water safety, maritime law, salvage, navigation, and regional maritime history
  • Tidewater Publishers: life and history in the Chesapeake Bay region for children and adults

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