 Chin Music Press' store in the Pike Place Market. | |
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Bruce Rutledge and Yuko Enomoto |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Seattle, Washington |
| Distribution | Consortium Book Sales & Distribution [1] |
| Publication types | Books |
| Official website | www |
Chin Music Press is a book publishing company known for its high-quality editions. [2]
The Press was founded in Seattle in 2002 by Bruce Rutledge and Yuko Enomoto. [3] [4] They began by publishing books on contemporary Japan, but have expanded to include books on New Orleans, China, and Korea. [5]
After being located in various locations around Seattle for many years, in 2014 the company opened a store in Seattle's Pike Place Market. [6] [7] [8]
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