# Take Control Books

- **Website:** <https://takecontrolbooks.com>
- **Primary alias:** `takecontrolbooks.com`

## Description

Take Control Books is a reputable brand that offers expert advice from leading tech authors. Founded in 2003 by Adam and Tonya Engst, who have an extensive background in traditional book authoring and magazine article writing, Take Control Books specializes in providing highly practical ebooks. These ebooks offer in-depth coverage on various tech topics, surpassing the depth of a magazine article but remaining more focused and timely compared to a traditional printed book. In 2017, the brand was acquired by alt concepts, inc., a company led by the renowned Take Control author, Joe Kissell. Joe and his wife, Morgen Jahnke, have continued to expand the Take Control series while maintaining the core principles that have made it successful. With a team of well-known tech experts, Take Control Books covers a wide range of subjects, ensuring quality and expertise in every title.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 📊 Publishing and Printing _(under Business and Consumer Services)_
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idiqX7FXp-/w/300/h/200/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1776426638731)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Salem | #0f834d | dark |
| Sunglo | #e07070 | light |
| Guardsman Red | #cc0000 | accent |

## Fonts

- Archivo Narrow — asset _(google)_
- Archivo — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idiqX7FXp-/w/1500/h/500/id3-Ygsmrn.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1683667846925)

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