Taschen

Founded by Benedikt Taschen in Cologne, Germany, Taschen has been a book publisher of art, anthropology & aphrodisia since 1980. Started with Taschen Comics, the brand used to publish Benedikt’s comics collection. After that, Taschen has brought minority culture and controversial art such as fetishistic imagery, queer art, historical erotica, pornography and adult magazines to mainstream bookstores. The brand has been a pioneer as an art-related book publisher, their printworks include but not limited to fine art, contemporary art, fashion, design, architecture, film and advertising history.