On this day in 2011, Eckhartz Press was born.
Eckhartz Press was founded in Chicago by Rick Kaempfer and David Stern. The name “Eckhartz” is a tribute to the men that gave them their creative genes; Kaempfer’s father Eckhard, and Stern’s father Fritz. Eckhartz Press is a boutique Chicago publishing company dedicated to serving the brave new 21st century publishing world; the laughing “E” logo a constant reminder that life is too short – don’t ever lose your sense of humor.
The first Eckhartz Press book was released in 2011 (“The Living Wills”), and as of our 9th birthday, there have been 65 more.
*Memoirs from local Chicago celebrities like John Records Landecker, Joel Daly, Rich King, Bobby Skafish, Chet Coppock, Mitch Michaels, and Roger Badesch.
*Novels from the likes of Chicago Writer’s Association president Randy Richardson, Chicago Literary Hall of Fame founder Donald G. Evans, and more.
*Most recently, a children’s book featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Little Steven Van Zandt.
*Ten finalists for Chicago Book of the Year.
This little publishing company has gone far beyond our wildest expectations.
We thank you so much your continued support.
