About

Mission

Troubador Press is dedicated to preserving the past while sharing it with the future.

Revived in 2025, the press serves as both an independent publisher and an archival project—restoring and reprinting classic works while maintaining a living archive of rare and influential titles from the 1960s through the 1980s.

About

Founded in 1956 by Malcolm Whyte and Brayton “Brady” Harris, Troubador Press began as a greeting card company before becoming a trailblazer in publishing with The Fat Cat Coloring & Limerick Book (1967). By the 1970s, the press had fully turned to books, producing educational activity titles, art books, and specialty cookbooks. Collaborations with artists such as Greg Irons, Edward Gorey, Larry Evans, and Larry Todd established its reputation for blending art, education, and creative experimentation.

Through the 1970s and 1980s, Troubador Press became known worldwide for high-quality, imaginative coloring books—works that shaped both popular and independent publishing. Though operations ceased in the 1980s, the press left behind a catalog that remains important to collectors, artists, and historians today.

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Revived in 2025

Troubador Press now operates as an archival micro-press, combining publishing with preservation. Its mission is to:

• Restore and reprint classic Troubador titles for new readers.

• Digitize rare works to ensure long-term access.

• Preserve the spirit of independent publishing from the 1960s–1980s.

What Troubador Press Offers

Reprints of Classic Works
Carefully restored editions from the original catalog.

Archival Preservation
Digital archives and free PDF editions to keep works accessible for researchers, historians, and readers.

Historical Publishing Legacy
A commitment to preserving the history of independent presses and the artists who shaped them.

Future Projects (Coming Soon)
Select new works and collaborations that honor the visual and cultural traditions of Troubador Press.

Join the Journey

Troubador Press is more than a publisher—it’s a preservation project dedicated to keeping a vital part of creative history alive. Whether revisiting beloved classics or exploring archival releases for the first time, readers are invited to take part in continuing the legacy.