TAB Books

Technical Author's Bureau Books was based in Blue Ridge Summit, PA on the Maryland border about halfway between Gettysburg, and Hagerstown. It's s small town, even today the population is just 1,089.  That's fewer people than TAB released titles. 

TAB was founded by Verne M. Ray and Malcolm Parks Jr. in 1964. Some sources report that Technical Author's Bureau became TAB Books Inc. in 1980 but use of the TAB logo precedes that by at least a decade. 

Their bibliography is a highly varied assortment of technical books ranging in size from pamphlets to large compendiums; ranging in topic from radio, to computing, electronics, aviation, and into pure engineering. Some books are from anonymous teams of magazine editors and other authors appear dozens of times. 

The TAB Books name appears on all of these titles alongside either the TAB logo, the G/L logo or the Foulsham-Tab  F/T logo. The G/L stands for Gernsback Library. Early editions of some G/L marked texts preserve the known TAB book numbering but do not bear the TAB Books like Ex. Rapid Radio Repair by G. Warren Heath and Oscilloscope Techniques by Alfred Haas. The overlap goes through at least book #83, Fun With Electricity in 1967.

In 1988 TAB acquired Highmark Publishing. It was was acquired by the McGraw-Hill Inc.in that same year and their release schedule fell off sharply. the latest release I've found was in 1997.

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of titles. I starting working on a list, compiling by author from the books listed on the inside pages of other texts. The list ballooned to absurd proportions and I had to scale-back my ambitions for now. After the McGraw purchase and numbering seems to have stopped. You can find some of these titles in Google Books, and on the World Radio History site of course. [LINK]

TITLE	No.	AUTHOR	YEAR
Servicing Record Changers	59	Henry Mileaf	1956
Rapid TV Repair	60	G. Warren Heath	1956
Transistor Techniques	61	Radio Electronics Staff	1956
Transistor Circuits	63	Rufus Turner	1957
Elements of Tape Recorder Circuits	67	Herman Burstein & Henry Pollack	X
Electronic Hobbyist's Handbook	69	Rufus Turner	X
Electronic Puzzles And Games	70	Matthew Mandl	1958
Oscilloscope Techniques	72	Alfred Haas	1958
Model Radio Control	74	Edward L. Stafford	X
Transistors - Theory & Practice	75	Rufus Turner	X
Servicing Transistor Radios	76	Leonard D'Ario	X
Rapid Radio Repair	78	G. Warren Heath	1959
Designing and Building Hi-Fi Furniture	79	Jeff Markell	X
Fun with Electricity	83	Tom Kennedy Jr.	X
Installing Hi-Fi Systems	86	Jeff Markell & Jay Stanton	X
Transistor Projects	89	Radio Electronics Staff	X
Radio Control handbook	93	Howard McEntee	X
Transistors - Theory & Practice	94	Rufus Turner	X
How To Fix Transistor Radios & Printed Circuits	96	Leonard Lane	1959
Industrial Electronics	99	Tom Jaski	X
Basic Math Course for Electronics	100	Henry Jacobwitz	X
Practical TV Troubleshooting	102	Compiled by Gernsback Library	1957
Basic Radio Course	104	Paul Kenian	X
Basic TV Course	105	George Kravitz	X
Radio Servicing Made Easy	107	Leonard Lane	1961
The Oscilloscope	108	George Zwick	1963
Basic Transistor Course	111	Paul Rodget Kenian	1962
Learn Electronics By Building Easy-to-Build Projects	112	John Schroeder	1973
Getting Started With Transistors	116	Lou Garner	X
Electronics Data Handbook-Rev. 2nd Edition	118	Martin Clifford	X
TV Sweep Oscillators	119	X	X
Hi-Fi Troubles	120	Herman Burnstein	X
Advanced Radio Control	122	Edward L. Stafford	X
Color TV Repair	123	X	X
The Handbook of Electronic Tables	125	Martin Clifford	1965
Servicing AGC Circuits	126	X	X
Skill-Building Transistor Projects & Experiments	129	Lou Garner	X
Basic Oscillator Handbook	130	Norman Crowhurst	1966
Test Instruments for Electronics	131	Martin Clifford	X
Radio Control Manual 2nd Edition	135	Edward L. Stafford	X
Easy Way To Service Radio Receivers	429	Leo Sands	X
Amateur Radio Extra-Class License Study Guide	453	73 Magazine	X
VHF Ham radio Handbook	460	Edward G. MacKinnon	X
104 East Transistor Projects You Can Build	462	Robert M. Brown	X
6 East Home-IMprovement Projects	343	Steven Bolt	X
Electronic Hobbyist's IC Project Handbook	464	Robert M. Brown	X
Ham radio Projects For Novice & Technician	468	Bert Simon	X
Ham Radio Incentive Licensing Guide	469	Bert Simon	X
104 Simple One-Tube Projects	486	Robert M. Brown	X
Transistor Circuit Guidebook	470	Byron Wels	X
64 Hobby Projects for Home & Car	487	Robert M. Brown & Mark Olsen	1969
Semiconductors from A to Z	493	Phillip Dahlen	X
Audio Systems Handbook	494	Norman Crowhurst	1969
Tape Recording For Fun & Profit	497	Walter Salm	1969
CB Radio Operators Guide	499	Robert M. Brown	X
Working With Semiconductors	501	Albert C. Saunders	X
Zenith Color TV Service Manual - Vol. 1	502	Robert L. Goodman	X
How To Fix Transistor Radios & Printed Circuits	504	Leonard C. Lane	1969
Installing & Servicing Home Audio Systems	505	Jack Hobbs	X
How to Read Electronic Circuit Diagrams	510	Robert Brown & Paul Lawrence	X
Understanding Solid-State Circuits	513	Norman Crowhurst	1973
Philco Color TV Service Manual	522	Robert L. Goodman	X
Guide to Radio - TV Broadcast Engineering Practice	523	Edward L. Stafford	X
104 Easy Projects For The Electronics Gadgeteer	524	Robert M. Brown	1970
Amateur Radio Advanced Class License Study Guide	527	73 Magazine	X
Pulse & Switching Circuits	528	Jarvey Swearer	X
Handbook of Magnetic Recording	529	Finn Jorgensen	X
Basic Electronics Problems Solved	530	Donald Arnold Smith	X
Servicing Modern Hi-Fi Stereo Systems	534	Norman Crowhurst	X
General Electric Color TV Service Manual - Vol. 1	536	Robert L. Goodman	X
125 One Transistor Projects	537	Rufus Turner	X
Computer Circuits & How they Work	538	Byron Wels	X
Transistor Projects for Hobbyists & Students	542	Larry Steckler	X
TV Trouble Diagnosis Made Easy	544	X	1970
Electronic Musical Instruments	546	Norman Crowhurst	X
Zenith Color TV Service Manual—Vol. 2	562	Robert L. Goodman	X
Modern Radar: Theory, Operation and Maintenance	575	Edward L. Stafford	X
How to Use Color TV Test Instruments	577	Robert L. Goodman	X
Modern Radio Repair Techniques	580	Art Margolis	1971
199 Test & Alignment Procedures	593	Art Margolis	1972
199 Color TV Troubles and Solutions	595	Robert L. Goodman	1972
Basic Color Television Course	601	Stan Prentiss	1972
Japanese Monochrome TV Service Manual Repair	602	Charlie Buffington	X
How To Build Solid-State Audio Circuits	606	Mannie Horowitz	1972
Basic Electricity & Beginning Electronics	628	Martin Clifford	X
Aviation Electronics Handbook	631	Edward L. Stafford	X
Simplified TV Trouble Diagnosis	633	Robert L. Goodman	1973
Modern Electronics Math	655	Martin Clifford	X
Fm Stereo-Quad Receiver Servicing Manual	660	Joseph Carr	X
Understanding & Using the Oscilloscope	664	Clayton L Hallmark	X
Zenith Color TV Service Manual -Vol. 3	668	Robert L. Goodman	X
Electrical Wiring and Lighting for Home and Office	671	Edward L. Stafford	X
Understanding & Using the VOM & EVM	672	John Cunningham	1973
Professional Picture Framing for the Amateur	674	Jack & Barbara Wolf	1974
Pictorial Guide to CB Radio Installation and Repair	683	Forest H. Belt	X
TV Tuner Schematic / Servicing Manual - Vol. 1	696	Robert L. Goodman	X
Electronic Measurements Simplified	702	Clayton L Hallmark	1973
Indexed Guide to Modern Electronic Circuits	706	Robert L. Goodman	X
Radio astronomy For the Amateur	714	David L Heiserman	X
Complete Guide to Outboard Motor Service and Repair	727	Paul Dempsey	X
The Complete FM 2-Way Radio Handbook	735	Clayton L Hallmark	1974
Vintage Airline Color TV Service Manual	741	Tab Editorial Staff	1975
Color TV Case Histories Illustrated	746	Robert L. Goodman	X
The Complete Auto Electric handbook	748	X	X
Auto Electronics Simplified	749	X	X
4 Channel Stereo From Source To Sound	756	X	1973
Troubleshooting with the Dual-Trace Scope	772	Robert L. Goodman	X
How to Make Jewelry Like a Pro	775	X	X
Op Amp Circuit Design & Applications	787	Joseph Carr	X
Microelectronics	794	X	X
Master Handbook of HAM Radio Circuits	801	Editors of 73 Magazine	1977
Flying Model Airplanes and Helicopters by Radio Control	825	Edward L. Stafford	X
Impedance	829	Rufus P. Turner	1976
The Complete Broadcast Antenna Handbook	833	John E. Cunningham	X
Zenith Color TV Service Manual - Vol. 4	838	Robert L. Goodman	X
Build Your Own Working Robot	841	David L Heiserman	X
CB Radio Schematic / Servicing Manual Vol 4.	862	X
Microphones - How They Work & How to Use Them	875	Martin Clifford	X
Color TV Case Histories Illustrated: Photo Guide to Troubles/Cures - Vol. 2	876	Robert L. Goodman	X
General Electric Color TV Service Manual—Vol.3	879	Robert L. Goodman	X
Do-It-Yourselfer's guide to chainsaw use & Repair	892	Charles Self	1977
CET License Handbook - 2nd Ed.	901	Joseph Carr	1976
Concrete & Masonry	902	Tab Books	X
How To Build Metal/Treasure Locators	909	Robert J. Traister	X
Servicing Zenith TV Modules	918	Robert L. Goodman	X
Practical Electrical Installation Repair & Rewiring	925	John E. Traister	1979
Servicing Medical & Bioelectric Equipment	930	Joseph Carr	X
Handbook of Marine Electronic and Electrical Systems	939	Edward L. Stafford	X
Mimeograph Operation, Maintenance and Repair	941	Howard Hutchinson	X
CBers Manual of SSB	959	Edward L. Stafford	X
Microwave Oven Service & Repair	962	Clayton Hallmark	1977
CBers Handy Manual of Base Stations	969	Edward L. Stafford	X
Miniprocessors: From Calculators to Computers	971	David L Heiserman	X
TV Tuner Schematic/Servicing Manual - Vol. 2	979	Robert L. Goodman	X
The Master Handbook of Still & Movie Titling for Amateur & Professional	1001	Elinor Stecker-Orel	1979
The Upholsterer's Bible	1004	Percy W. Blandford	1978
How To Repair Movie & Slide Projectors	1011	Robert Villastrigo	1978
How to Design and Build Electronic Instrumentation	1012	Joseph Carr	X
How to Repair Video Games	1028	Robert L. Goodman	X
How To Produce Slide Shows & Movies With Sound	1031	X	X
Hot To make Old Time Photos	1039	John McDonald & Melba Smith Cole	1981
101 Quality Wooden Toys You Can Make	1046	Hugh & Judith Ryan	1980
How to Install Everything Electronic in Cars, Boats, Planes Trucks & RVs	1056	X	X
Computerist's Handy Databook/Dictionary	1069	X	X
The Complete Handbook of Robotics	1071	Edward L Stafford Jr.	X
Radio Control Handbook - 4th Edition	1093	Edward L Stafford Jr.	X
Digital Interfacing With An Analog World	1070	Joseph Carr	1978
How To Build Your Own Vacation Home	1074	Charles R. Self	1978
How To Build Your Own Log Home & Cabin From Scratch	1081	S. Blackwell Duncan	1978
HTV Field & Bench Servicer's Handbook	1082	John Spillane	1979
All About Telephones	1097	Van Waterford	1978
How To Take Great Great Sports Action Photos	1098	X	X
How To Design & Build Your Own Custom TV Games	1101	David L Heiserman	1978
How to Cast Small Metal & Rubber Parts	1105	William A. Cannon	1979
Computerist's Handy Manual	1107	Clayton L. Hallmark	1979
Lasers, The Light Fantastic	1108	Clayton L. Hallmark	X
How to Make Your Own Lamps and Lampshades	1112	Bruce Mitton	X
77 Furniture Projects You Can Build	1122	Editors of Family Handyman	1980
The Complete Bed Building Book	1124	HyDee Small	1979
Building Fiberglass Ship Models From Scratch	1127	Richard V. Humphrey	1981
The Complete Handbook of Leathercrafting	1129	Jane E. Garnes	1981
Radio Control Manual - Systems, Circuits, Construction	1135	Edward L Stafford Jr.	X
How To Build Your Own Working Robot Pet	1141	Frank DeCosta	1981
How To Repair Old-Time Radios	1148	Clayton L. Hallmark	X
The Complete Handbook of Centrifugal Casting	1153	Philip Romanoff	1980
Practical Troubleshooting with the Modern Oscilloscope	1162	Robert L. Goodman	X
The Complete Handbook of Sewiong Machine Repair	1163	Howard Hutchinson	X
77 Weekend Kitchen Projects You can Make	1165	X	X
Model Radio Control-3rd Edition	1174	Edward L Stafford Jr.	X
The Complete Handbook of Lampglass Art	1175	Nadine H. Roberts	X
Practical Troubleshooting with Modern Electronic Test Instruments	1177	Robert L. Goodman	X
Troubleshooting Microprocessors & Digital Logic	1183	Robert L. Goodman	1980
The Master Guide to Electronic Circuits	1184	Thomas M. Adams	1984
The Master IC Cookbook	1199	Clayton L. Hallmark	1980
The Complete Microcomputer Systems Handbook	1201	Edward L. Stafford	1979
Basic Drafting	1202	Martin Clifford	X
Make Your Own Gemstone Jewelry	1208	X	X
44 Weekend Plastic Projects You can Make	1215	X	1081
How To Troubleshoot & Repair Electronic Circuits	1218	Robert L. Goodman	1981
Advanced Radio Control, Including Rockets & Robots - 2nd Edition	1222	Edward L Stafford Jr.	X
Master Handbook of Electronic Tables & Formulas 3rd Ed.	1225	Martin Clifford	1980
Practical Knots & Ropework	1237	Percy Blandford	1980
Electrical Wiring Handbook	1245	Edward L Stafford Jr.	X
Playing the Stock and Bond Markets with Your Personal Computer	1251	L.R. Schmeltz	1981
234 Wooden Wall Decoration Projects	1252	E. R. Huckleberry	1981
Giant Handbook of 222 Weekend Electronics Projects	1265	Raymond A. Collins	1981
How To Build, Maintain, and Renovate Your Home	1287	Edward L Stafford Jr.	X
99 Fun-To-Make Electronics Projects	1288	Cy Tymony	1981
Giant Handbook of Electronic Circuits	1300	Raymond A. Collins	1980
The Master Craftsman's Illustrated Woodworking Manual - With Projects	1315	Lewis H. Hodges	1981
The Second Book of Electronics Projects	1317	John E. Traister	1981
The Typewriter Repair Manual	1336	Howard Hutchinson	1981
49 Easy-To-Build Electronic Projects	1337	Robert M. Brown & Tom Kneitel	X
101 Easy Test Instrument Projects	1339	Robert M. Brown & Tom Kneitel	X
49 More easy-To-Build Electronics Projects	1347	Robert M. Brown & Tom Kneitel	1981
The Giant Book Of Hobby Projects	1359	Robert E. Ostander	1982
The Giant Book of Electronic Projects	1367	Editors of 73 Magazine	1982
Radio Communications Receivers	1391	Cornell Drentea	1982
Handbook of Advanced Robotics	1421	Edward L. Stafford	1982
Build a Personal Earth Station For Worldwide Satellite TV Reception	1409	Robert Traister	1982
Building Free-Form Furniture	1440	Charles W. Durney	1982
The Complete Handbook of Woodworking Tools and Hardware	1484	Charles Self	1983
Electronic Databook	1538	Rudolf Graf	1988
Sign Carving	1601	Garrit D. Lydecker	1984
The Homesteader's Manual	1629	Editors of Farmstead Magazine	1983
ABCs of Building Model Railroad Cars	1635	Wayne & Mary Cay Wesolowski	1985
Build-It Book of Digital Clocks	1683	Robert Haviland	1986
The Countryside Book of Farming Lore	1952	The Editors of Countryside Magazine	1985
Working with Acrylic Plastics	1959	Jack Wiley	1986
Electronics Math	1962	R. Jesse Phagan	1986
Car Design: Structure and Architecture	2104	Jan P. Norbye	1984
The Learjet	2246	Joe Christy	1979
How To Take Great Photos From Airplanes	2251	Frank Kingston Smith	1979
Low-Horsepower Fun Aircraft You Can Build	2267	Don Dwiggins	1980
Cold Weather Flying	2273	Jeff Griffin	1979
Maintenance/Overhaul Guide to Lycoming Aircraft Engines	2277	Joe Christy	1979
The Complete Guide to Aviation Photography	2281	Peter M. Bowers	X
The Complete Guide to Single-Engine Mooneys	2283	Paul Garrison	1980
Flying As It Was True Stories From Aviation’s Past	2403	Gerry A. Casey	1987
The Complete Shortwave Listener's Handbook	2655	Hank Bennett, Harry L. Helms, David Hardy	1986
Home Butchering and Meat Preservation	2713	Geeta Dardick	1986
The Packet Radio Handbook	2722	Jonathan L Mayo	1987
Principles and Practice of Impedance	2725	Rufus P. Turner &  Stan Gibilisco	1987
62 Home Remote Control and Automation Projects	2735	Delton T. Horn	1986
Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking	2894	Percy Blandford	X
Experiments with EPROMs	2962	Dave Prochnow	1988
50 Powerful Printed Circuit Board Projects	2972	Dave Prochnow	1988