Bookspan

This article is about the book seller. For the author, see Martin Bookspan.

Bookspan LLC is a New York–based online bookseller, founded in 2000.^[3]

Bookspan LLC

Founded	2000; 25 years ago (2000) in New York City, New York, United States
Headquarters	New York City, New York , United States
Key people	Steven Miller (CEO)[1] Richard Johnson (COO)[1] Delaney Manders (CTO)[1]
Parent	Pride Tree Holdings[2]
Website	bookspan.com (unsafe domain)

Bookspan began as a joint endeavor by Bertelsmann and Time Warner.^[2] Bertelsmann took over control in 2007, and a year later, sold its interest to Najafi Companies, an Arizona investment firm.^[2] Najafi held its ownership in a subsidiary named Direct Brands, which also held Najafi's ownership in the Columbia House record club.^[3] In 2013, Najafi sold its interest in Direct Brands to Pride Tree Holdings,^[2][4] a New York–based media and consumer technology holding company founded in 2012 and incorporated in Delaware.^[5][6]