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Updates, author news, events, special offers and upcoming titles information from Oberfeld Press.
Baker & Taylor's Closure and the Remaking of Library Distribution
For nearly two centuries, Baker & Taylor stood as the largest single conduit between publishers and America's public and academic libraries — reportedly moving books through two-thirds to three-quarters of the library distribution market at its peak. In January 2026, this network collapsed.
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Now Available Through Major Retailers Worldwide
The Brand Operating System is now available through a growing number of retailers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Read MoreOberfeld Press Announces New Book, The Brand Operating System — Brand as Infrastructure, Not a Marketing Expense
Oberfeld Press has published *The Brand Operating System: The Architecture of Trust, Authority, and Growth*. The book argues brand is operational infrastructure — a system shaping hiring, product development, and long-term evolution — not a department confined to campaigns and marketing budgets.
Read MoreOberfeld Press Opens Pre-Order for Inaugural Title at Special Price
Oberfeld Press has opened pre-orders for its first title, The Brand Operating System: The Architecture of Trust, Authority, and Growth by Marc V. Stress. The pre-order is available through the author's website at okmarc.com/preorder.
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Graphic Design USA Features The Brand Operating System
Graphic Design USA published a feature on The Brand Operating System this week, describing the work as offering a systematic alternative to the tactical treadmill dominating modern marketing.
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Marc Stress Releases Typographic Series Ahead of July Book Release
Some ideas are easier to say in four words than four paragraphs. These pieces are the short version — free to use, made in the same spirit as the book.
Read MoreOberfeld Press Launches as Independent Publishing Imprint for Design and Business Professionals
Oberfeld Press, a new independent publishing imprint focused on design, brand strategy, and systems thinking, has formally launched operations and announced its first title: The Brand Operating System: The Architecture of Trust, Authority, and Growth by Marc Stress.
Read MoreOberfeld Press Featured on Kirbysites
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Read MoreIntroducing Oberfeld Press
Oberfeld Press was founded to publish original works that reveal systems thinking, communication, and the deeper architecture behind how organizations build lasting meaning.
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