Jan Hartman is a veteran editor, publishing strategist, and founder of JAN HARTMAN BOOKS, with more than 30 years of experience shaping over 200 titles across disciplines and genres. For 15 years, she played a key role in editorial and business development at Princeton Architectural Press, a New York-based independent publishing house celebrated for its distinctive, high-quality books in art, design, and visual culture.

As a senior editor, Hartman pioneered new acquisition strategies and expanded the press’s catalog in garden design, craft, sustainability, wellness, and lifestyle. She developed, edited, and project-managed books on architecture, history, travel, and health—often forming collaborative partnerships with mission-driven nonprofits such as the Beatrix Farrand Society, the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, and the Historic New Orleans Collection.

In 2020, she launched JAN HARTMAN BOOKS to work more closely with authors, publishers, and institutions in creating books that inspire, inform, and enchant. Her studio reflects a deeply rooted sense of place—shaped by the geography of Maine, the design legacy of New England, and the enduring values of craftsmanship and ecological thought.

Hartman is a board member of the American Book Producers Association, a select consortium of 32 publishing professionals, and serves on the advisory board of Madame Architect, a publication that highlights the voices of women in architecture and design.