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Triumph Books

Logo: Triumph Books, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Sports book publisher based in Chicago founded in 19891

Triumph Books is a Chicago-based sports book publisher. The company is well known for its "instant books", such as its illustrated tribute to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, which was released 10 days after his death in a crash in the 2001 Daytona 500.2 It was founded by Mitch Rogatz.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1989Founded1

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Triumph Books is a Chicago-based sports book publisher. The company is well known for its "instant books", such as its illustrated tribute to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, which was released 10 days after his death in a crash in the 2001 Daytona 500.2

The story

Founded by Mitch Rogatz in 1989.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Former owners and parents

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Timeline

  1. 2011Acquired Acquired by Mitch Rogatz1
  2. 2006Acquired Acquired by Random House1
  3. 1989Acquired Acquired by Mitch Rogatz1
  4. 1989Founded Founded1

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