TASCHEN is a leading art-book publisher known for its dazzling and audacious world of eye-catching coffee table books spanning architecture, aphrodisia, art, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Working closely alongside acclaimed creative partners, the company has published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. From the quintessential Basic Art series to SUMO-sized Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN’s mission remains to be committed to diversity and innovation. Whatever the subject and whatever the price – from $10 to $10,000 – the company strives to treat every topic with the same respect, and to produce, design, and package each of its books beautifully and uniquely.
Founded by Benedikt Taschen in 1980 as a small comic bookstore in Cologne, today TASCHEN sells its products globally. In addition to an international distribution network, the privately held publishing house operates an e-commerce site and 14 branded stores around the world. The company is headquartered in Cologne and Los Angeles and has regional offices in Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, and Paris.
TASCHEN is co-managed by Benedikt Taschen and his eldest daughter, Marlene Taschen. The publishing house employs a team of over two hundred, plus a network of freelance collaborators, who work across Editorial, Finance & Administration, PR, Production, Retail, and Sales & Marketing departments worldwide.