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Founded by Duvall Hecht in 1975.1
Private company
Books on Tape
US American audiobook publishing imprint
Books on Tape (sometimes abbreviated BoT) is an audiobook publishing imprint of Random House which emphasizes unabridged audiobook recordings for schools and libraries. It was previously an independent California-based company before its acquisition by Random House, in 2001.2 It was founded by Duvall Hecht.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1975Founded1
- HeadquartersNew York City1
- Websitewww.booksontape.com
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Books on Tape (sometimes abbreviated BoT) is an audiobook publishing imprint of Random House which emphasizes unabridged audiobook recordings for schools and libraries. It was previously an independent California-based company before its acquisition by Random House, in 2001.2
Leadership
Who has led Books on Tape, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderDuvall Hecht1
Timeline
- 1975Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.booksontape.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/BOTLibrary1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/botlibrary1
- WikipediaBooks on Tape (company)
- WikidataQ17150612
Sources
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- 1WikidataBooks on Tape on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaBooks on Tape on Wikipedia