About Bad Taste Books

We are a bold publishing company founded in 2022, dedicated to bringing unique voices to the forefront, even when faced with challenges like book bans.

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Several hardcover books with aged and textured spines are lined up vertically. The titles include references to literature and poetry, featuring a mix of red, black, and dark blue covers with gold lettering.

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Banned Books Matter

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Banned Books

Explore our unique collection of previously banned literary works.

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A monochrome image displaying a stack of books on a tabletop with a prominent book titled 'Boy in the Hole' by Akiva Hersh in the center. Other books are surrounding it, including one titled 'Writers in Residence' and another with visible text about community organizing in Cleveland, Ohio.
Our Mission

We aim to challenge censorship and promote diverse voices in literature.

Two vintage books with worn and cracked spines are stacked together. The top book shows visible age with peeling material on the spine, revealing dates from November 1928 to June 1929. The lower book has a shiny, reddish-brown spine with visible text, indicating it might be related to a change division from 1914.
Two vintage books with worn and cracked spines are stacked together. The top book shows visible age with peeling material on the spine, revealing dates from November 1928 to June 1929. The lower book has a shiny, reddish-brown spine with visible text, indicating it might be related to a change division from 1914.
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Become part of our journey to support freedom of expression through publishing.

Reader Feedback

Discover what our readers say about our bold publications and stories.

Bad Taste Books challenges norms, and their stories resonate deeply with me.

Alex Johnson
A collection of books and magazines is displayed, each with unique cover art and typography. Some covers feature historical illustrations, while others show text in various languages. The image is in black and white, enhancing the vintage and classic appearance of the publications.
A collection of books and magazines is displayed, each with unique cover art and typography. Some covers feature historical illustrations, while others show text in various languages. The image is in black and white, enhancing the vintage and classic appearance of the publications.

New York

The books from Bad Taste Books are thought-provoking and unforgettable. They push boundaries and spark important conversations that are often avoided in mainstream literature.

Stacks of paperback books arranged closely together, with a variety of titles and authors visible on the spines. The colors of the book covers range from muted tones to bright hues, creating a mosaic of literary works.
Stacks of paperback books arranged closely together, with a variety of titles and authors visible on the spines. The colors of the book covers range from muted tones to bright hues, creating a mosaic of literary works.
Jamie Lee

Los Angeles

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Bad Taste Books

Publishing boundary-testing books by completely anonymous authors!

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