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Founded by Jonathan Messinger in 2005.1
Private company
Featherproof Books
Logo: The logo may be obtained from Featherproof books., Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
American publishing company
Featherproof Books is a small, independent publisher based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 2005 by Jonathan Messinger and Zach Dodson. They publish perfect bound novels, short story collections and other works, and offer "mini-books" of short stories and novellas for free download.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2005Founded1
- HeadquartersChicago1
- Websitewww.featherproof.com
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Featherproof Books is a small, independent publisher based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 2005 by Jonathan Messinger and Zach Dodson. They publish perfect bound novels, short story collections and other works, and offer "mini-books" of short stories and novellas for free download. The publisher employs "a dose of humor" in their work, the founders stating that they are "dedicated to the small-press ideals of finding fresh, urban voices ignored by the conglomerates."2
Leadership
Who has led Featherproof Books, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJonathan Messinger1
Timeline
- 2005Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.featherproof.com1
- WikipediaFeatherproof Books
- WikidataQ5439627
Sources
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- 1WikidataFeatherproof Books on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaFeatherproof Books on Wikipedia
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