Who founded Triumph Books and when was it founded?
Triumph Books was founded by Mitch Rogatz in 1989. Rogatz remains the publisher of the company and bought it back from Random House five years after selling it in 2006.
Questions about Triumph Books
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is Triumph Books known for?
Triumph Books is known for its instant books, which are illustrated or commemorative titles produced on a very tight schedule to respond to breaking sports news. The company is based in Chicago and focuses on sports publishing.
How many books does Triumph Books publish each year?
Triumph Books releases 80-90 titles each year. Between five and ten percent of those are instant books produced on compressed timelines.
What was the Triumph Books Dale Earnhardt tribute and how fast was it published?
Triumph Books published an illustrated tribute to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt following his death in a crash at the 2001 Daytona 500. The book reached readers within ten days of his death.
Did Triumph Books sell to Random House?
Yes. Mitch Rogatz sold Triumph Books to Random House in 2006. He then bought the company back five years later.