Blackstone Publishing
Book PublishingOregon, United States201-500 Employees
Blackstone Publishing is a book publisher and audiobook producer based in Ashland, Oregon. It publishes audiobooks and is expanding into print publishing, publishing print books and e-books as well. The company aims to forge long-term connections with readers and works with publishers, booksellers, librarians, and others in the publishing ecosystem; to date, it has produced over 12,000 audiobooks and releases more than 100 titles each month. It was founded in 1987 by Craig and Michelle Black in a Southern Oregon garage and is now rooted in the Ashland area. The business operates in the book publishing industry, with an enduring focus on audio while developing a broader print program. In 2026, Blackstone Audio, Inc. expanded its catalog by acquiring assets and world rights from Trident Media Group, signaling growth of its audiobook and rights portfolio.