McFarland Books

McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers is an independent publishing house based in Jefferson, North Carolina, founded in 1979 by Robert McFarland Franklin. The company specializes in academic and adult nonfiction books, focusing on scholarly monographs, reference materials, and journals. With a workforce of about 50 employees, McFarland has published around 7,800 titles, typically printing an initial run of about 600 copies per book.

The publishing portfolio includes a diverse range of nonfiction topics such as pop culture, sports, military history, transportation, chess, medieval studies, literary criticism, and librarianship. McFarland is particularly recognized for its works on sports and chess, as well as its contributions to film studies and military history. The company markets its books primarily to libraries, schools, and colleges, while also appealing to individual readers with specialized interests. Annually, McFarland publishes approximately 350 scholarly books and reference titles, reflecting consistent growth in its offerings.