History
Fox Chapel Publishing got its start in 1991 when Alan Giagnocavo relocated to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from Canada. Alan had worked at a family bookstore for many years, and moved to the United States to start a business of his own. While making his journey to Lancaster, he passed through Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, a community near Pittsburgh. He knew he wanted a name associated with an animal mascot and felt the fox's quick-witted traits were fitting for his new company - Fox Chapel Publishing! Currently, Fox Chapel has published more than 200 books and introduces nearly 30+ new titles each year. We select our authors carefully and enjoy giving them the recognition of their talents that they deserve. Our market base includes both wholesale and retail customers. Editorial, graphic arts and subscription services are all handled in house. We continue to be the best source of information for woodworkers, and strive to maintain the excellence we've already achieved.
Specialties
Fox Chapel Publishing publishes books, magazines, patterns, and videos for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We inspire and inform readers who enjoy a variety of crafts and hobbies, including woodworking, jewelry making, scrapbooking, sewing, boating, back-yard farming, wine & beer-making, and much more. Our greatest joy comes from working with talented craftspeople to make their designs and techniques available for everyone who shares the love of creating things by hand. We publish two magazines, Woodcarving Illustratedand Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, and more than 200 book and DVD titles. Our imprints include Design Originals and Heliconia Press.