TAN Books & Publishers
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TAN Books & Publishers is a Traditional Catholic book distributor and publisher, now in Charlotte
, North Carolina
. It was founded in 1967, in Rockford, Illinois, by Thomas A. Nelson, the "TAN" standing as a monogram for Mr. Nelson's initials. Following financial problems which led to bankruptcy, TAN was acquired by Saint Benedict Press
(LLC) in 2008.
Since its acquisition, "TAN Books and Publishers" was renamed "TAN Books", as a division of Saint Benedict Press, and the "TAN" has been reformulated to (presently) stand for "Tuum Adoremus Nomen" (Latin for "We Adore Thy Name"). The company has aimed to improve the quality of its products by commissioning new book covers and employing more durable book construction. New titles, post-acquisition by St. Benedict Press, include a range of Douay-Rheims Bibles (including a leather-bound version), putting the company in direct competition with other traditional Catholic publishers with similar products, including Baronius Press
and Loreto Publications.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. It was founded in 1967, in Rockford, Illinois, by Thomas A. Nelson, the "TAN" standing as a monogram for Mr. Nelson's initials. Following financial problems which led to bankruptcy, TAN was acquired by Saint Benedict Press
Saint benedict press
Saint Benedict Press, LLC , a division of Goodwill Publishers, is a publisher founded in Charlotte, NC in 2006.-History:The Saint Benedict Press Classics line first began in 2006. This product line started with public domain classic Catholic titles as a direct competitor for TAN Books and Publishers...
(LLC) in 2008.
Since its acquisition, "TAN Books and Publishers" was renamed "TAN Books", as a division of Saint Benedict Press, and the "TAN" has been reformulated to (presently) stand for "Tuum Adoremus Nomen" (Latin for "We Adore Thy Name"). The company has aimed to improve the quality of its products by commissioning new book covers and employing more durable book construction. New titles, post-acquisition by St. Benedict Press, include a range of Douay-Rheims Bibles (including a leather-bound version), putting the company in direct competition with other traditional Catholic publishers with similar products, including Baronius Press
Baronius Press
Baronius Press is a traditional Catholic book publisher with headquarters in London, England. It was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 2003 by former St Austin Press editor, Ashley Paver and other young Catholics who had previously worked in publishing and printing...
and Loreto Publications.