The story
Founded by Ken Swezey in 1989.1
Private company
Blast Books
Logo: Blast Books, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American publishing company
Blast Books is a New York-based book publisher whose catalog consists of non-fiction books which focus on cultural and historical subjects, often of an obscure or unusual nature. Many of their publications include archival illustrations and photography.2 It was founded by Ken Swezey.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1989Founded1
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Blast Books is a New York-based book publisher whose catalog consists of non-fiction books which focus on cultural and historical subjects, often of an obscure or unusual nature. Many of their publications include archival illustrations and photography.2
Leadership
Who has led Blast Books, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderKen Swezey1
Acquisitions
- Succeeded Amok Press1
Timeline
- 1989Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaBlast Books
- WikidataQ24204314
Sources
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- 1WikidataBlast Books on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaBlast Books on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsBlast Books logo by Blast Books, Public domain