Welcome to the site of Blacksmith Books, LLC. As suggested by our logo, we are dedicated to the craftsmanship that our ancestors achieved in a trade they mastered when first brought to these shores. We are convinced that there is a hunger for serious contemporary works in the tradition of Edward P. Jones and Toni Morrison , despite evidence to the contrary when visiting the African-American section of the major bookstores today.

What you will find here are titles that capture, portray, and celebrate the richness of African-American life in all its diversity. Our focus is on general interest books in the categories of fiction, biography, and memoir. We promise that you will encounter works that challenge the conventional thinking about what it means to be an African-American in the United States in the 21st century. You will be introduced to works that engage, stimulate, enlighten, and perhaps, even disturb you. But most of all you will find works that more closely reflect your life experiences and those of African-Americans with whom you live, work, and interact. In short, we’re committed to publishing quality works for the discerning African-American reader.

Thank you for visiting,


Mark A. Boone
Publisher