Light Publications

Light Publications is Rhode Island’s oldest craft publishing company. Fiercely independent, bringing new works to light.

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Business Overview

Since 2000, Light Publications and Mark Binder (author and storyteller) have worked together to craft-publish more than two dozen books and audiobooks.

We entertaining and educational (and fun) literature for adults, families and children. Each book offers its own experience.

Our “Rogue Island” stories are fictionalized souvenir collections that bring smiles and chills.

Our books have been recognized nationally, including nominations for an Audie Audiobook Award, winner of the Parent's Choice Gold Award, and a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature.

Meet Your Seller

Photo of Mark Binder - author, storyteller, and founder of Light Publications
Mark Binder - author, storyteller, and founder of Light Publications of Light Publications

Mark Binder is an award-winning author, storyteller and craft publisher based in Rhode Island. He tells stories and makes books that enthrall. Readers and listeners of all ages will enjoy his original and traditional folk tales, stories of Izzy Abrahmson’s “Village Life”, autobiographical fictions, and Rhode Island Legends.

Light Publications and Mark Binder Books is one of the oldest craft publishing collaborations in New England. With more than two dozen books and audiobooks available, the small company is known for its diverse shelf of books for families, adults and children of all ages. Based in Providence, Mark Binder Books and Light Publications have won, been nominated and been finalists for national and international awards, including: The Audies Audiobook Award for Best Original Work, Parents’ Choice Gold for Audio Storytelling, The National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature, the Digital Book Award, Next Generation Indie Book Award, Digital Book World Award and the Ben Franklin Award.