Founded in 1971 by Merv Chickman, Chickman Associates has utilized their extensive industry knowledge and expertise to meet current and emerging needs of the publishing marketplace. Over the years we have been fortunate to represent top companies in their particular specialty.

Today Chickman Associates is led by Merv's sons Greg and Jeff Chickman. At this time, we are proud to represent Chronicle Books, Mighty Bright/WITHit Booklights, Moleskine, Sock It To Me, and Bar Charts, to name just a few companies. We are dedicated to keeping the number of companies we represent low so we can give the very best to the companies we do represent. It is the focus of Chickman Associates to successfully sell all types of accounts, including general bookstores, children’s bookstores, college and junior college stores, universities, teacher supply, museums and an appropriate number of specialty and mass merchandise accounts. We sell each line to all markets keeping in mind niche marketing and customization needed to maximize sales on an overall basis.

Chickman Associates consistently offer our customers a well-rounded group of publishers and gift items. We believe that selling the best products allows us to help both the companies and account become and remain profitable and productive.