Blackstone Publishing
An independent publishing house founded in 1987 in Southern Oregon, publishing print and audiobooks.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
Blackstone Publishing describes itself as an independent publishing house where authors, readers, narrators, and listeners feel at home. It was founded in 1987 by Craig and Michelle Black, starting out of a small garage in Southern Oregon and building the audiobook business one cassette tape at a time. In 2015, it expanded its mission to introduce hardcover, paperback, large print, and e-book formats while continuing to grow the audiobook business.
History
Blackstone Publishing was founded in 1987 by Craig and Michelle Black, starting out of a small garage in Southern Oregon. The early days consisted of a handful of family members and employees working out of Craig and Michelle's home, building the audiobook business one cassette tape at a time. In 2015, Blackstone Publishing expanded its mission and introduced hardcover, paperback, large print, and e-book formats while continuing to grow the audiobook business.
Products and positioning
An independent publishing house where authors, readers, narrators, and listeners feel at home.
Product categories. Hardcover · Paperback · Large Print · eBook · Audiobook · Audio CD · Audio MP3-CD
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