Key keywords: Tucker Carlson, Skyhorse Publishing, exclusive book imprint launch, conservative media expansion, free speech publishing, political commentary books, 2024 US election media, nonfiction publishing censorship First reported in an exclusive media industry scoop this week, former Fox News host and leading conservative media figure Tucker Carlson has signed a multi-year deal with independent publisher Skyhorse Publishing to launch his own branded book imprint, set to roll out its first slate of titles in fall 2024. The partnership marks a major expansion of Carlson’s media empire, which already includes a top-rated streaming show, chart-topping podcast, and live event series that have amassed a combined global audience of more than 150 million monthly views since he left mainstream cable in 2023. According to terms of the deal shared exclusively with industry insiders, Carlson’s imprint will release 10 to 15 titles annually, focusing specifically on nonfiction works from authors who have been rejected or deplatformed by traditional Big 5 publishing houses over ideological disagreements. The catalog will cover investigative journalism, political memoir, cultural criticism, and deep dives into underreported topics including tech censorship, border policy, public health policy debates, and 2024 election analysis. Carlson addressed the new venture in a special segment on his streaming show earlier this week, stating, "For decades, the entire New York publishing industry has operated as an arm of the ruling political class. They refuse to publish any work that challenges their preferred narratives, no matter how well-researched or popular the perspective is. This imprint isn’t just about selling books — it’s about giving a platform to voices that the establishment has tried to silence, and letting readers decide for themselves what they want to believe." Skyhorse Publishing CEO Tony Lyons also praised the partnership, noting that the independent publisher has a 18-year track record of releasing controversial titles that larger publishers refused to touch. "Free speech is the foundation of our business, and Tucker shares that core value," Lyons said in a press statement. "We’ve already seen massive pre-order interest from booksellers across the country, even before we’ve announced the first official title on the imprint’s slate." Publishing industry analysts estimate the imprint could generate more than $40 million in annual revenue within its first two years of operation, powered by Carlson’s loyal fanbase that has turned every one of his previous three books into New York Times number one bestsellers. The deal comes amid growing polarization in the U.S. publishing industry, with a 2023 survey from the Authors Guild finding that 62% of conservative authors reported being rejected by publishers specifically because of their political views.