Caxton Press (United States)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Founder | J. H. Gipson |
| Headquarters | Caldwell , United States |
Area served | Western United States |
| Products | Books (non-fiction, Western heritage and communities) |
| Parent | The Caxton Printers Ltd. |
| Website | caxtonpress |
Caxton Press—originally known as Caxton Printers, a branch of The Caxton Printers Ltd.—is a publishing house located in Caldwell, Idaho, United States, with its origins dating back to 1925. The company also handles the distribution of titles from the University of Idaho Press, Black Canyon Communications, Snake Country Publishing, Historic Idaho Series, and Alpha Omega Publishing. Established by J. H. Gipson, Caxton Press specializes in works by authors from the western region, particularly focusing on non-fiction that explores the heritage and communities of the Western United States.
History
The publishing arm of The Caxton Printers Ltd., Caxton Press traces its roots to Caldwell in 1895 when A. E. Gipson founded the Gem State Rural Publishing Company, which was renamed in 1903. The firm ventured into book publishing in 1925. Its name honors William Caxton, recognized for producing the first English-language book in 1474.
Until approximately 1995, the publishing division operated under the name Caxton Printers before adopting the Caxton Press brand to clearly separate itself from its parent company, which had diversified into other sectors such as office and educational supply sales.
University of Idaho Press
Previously functioning as a university press connected to the University of Idaho, the University of Idaho Press now functions as a subdivision of Caxton Press. Although it effectively halted its operations in 2004, arrangements were made for Caxton to publish most of its works. Exceptions include the Hemingway Review and Steinbeck Studies, both managed by the university's English department, along with the Native Plants Journal.