In 1939, a 28-year-old Dutch immigrant opened a used book store
in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Herman Baker filled his store with 500
books he had collected over the years, displaying them on homemade
shelves. Seventy-five years later, his company has grown into one
of the most influential Christian publishers in the world.
Yet The Baker Book House Story is more than the story of one
man's dream become reality. In its full-color pages is found the
story of an independent, family-owned company dedicated to
fulfilling its mission through many twists and turns over 75 years.
This booklet provides a short history of Baker Book House Company
and a delightful glimpse inside the Christian book business. It is
a helpful look back and a hopeful look forward for a company whose
best days are still ahead. Includes more than fifty photos.
From an immigrant's dream to an industry leader--this is the
Baker Book House story
In 1939, a young Dutch immigrant opened a used-book store in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. Herman Baker filled his store with five hundred
books he had collected over the years, displaying them on homemade
shelves. Seventy-five years later, his company has grown into one
of the most influential Christian publishers in the world.
Yet The Baker Book House Story is more than the story of one
man's dream become reality. In its full-color pages is found the
story of an independent, family-owned company dedicated to
fulfilling its mission through many twists and turns over
seventy-five years. With amusing anecdotes, warm memories, and more
than fifty photos, this booklet provides a short history of Baker
Book House Company and a delightful glimpse inside the Christian
book business. It is both a helpful look back and a hopeful look
forward into a company whose best days are still ahead.
Ann Byle is a freelance journalist, author, and literary
agent. As a journalist she writes for Publishers Weekly,
NovelCrossing.com, and Christian Retailing magazine. She is
the author of The Making of a Christian Bestseller and
coauthor of Soul Surfer Devotions with surfer Bethany
Hamilton and The Edge of Redemption with Troy Evans. She and
her husband have four children and live in Grand Rapids,
Michigan.
Ann Byle is a freelance journalist, author, and literary agent. As a journalist she writes for Publishers Weekly, NovelCrossing.com, and Christian Retailing magazine. She is the author of The Making of a Christian Bestseller and coauthor of Soul Surfer Devotions with surfer Bethany Hamilton and The Edge of Redemption with Troy Evans. She and her husband have four children and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.