Schocken Books is a publishing company founded in 1945 by Salman Schocken, a Jewish publisher who fled Nazi Germany. The company is known for its focus on literature, philosophy, and Jewish studies, publishing both classic and contemporary works. Over the years, Schocken Books has published notable authors such as Isaac Bashevis Singer and Philip Roth. The imprint is recognized for its commitment to high-quality translations and scholarly works, contributing significantly to the literary landscape, particularly in the realm of Jewish literature and thought.