Books

Hoffman Creations has published two books relating to Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota history. Each offer their own unique attributes and pair well together. With the exception of historical images, all content was created and produced by Hoffman Creations, including writing copy, present-day photography, and artwork.

The Bismarck-Mandan Encyclopedia

Available on Amazon: Paperback | Hardcover

First published in August 2020 and updated for 2021, Hoffman Creations published The Bismarck-Mandan Encyclopedia, which is the embodiment of the historic database that I’ve been producing on BisManCafe.com since 2007. The Bismarck-Mandan Encyclopedia contains detailed definitions and pictures on more than 430 terms: the people, places, events, and things that have shaped Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota from past to present in an easy alphabetic arrangement.

The Complete History of Bismarck, North Dakota

Available on Amazon: Paperback | Hardcover

Follow the comprehensive historical journey of Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota from an isolated frontier town on the edge of civilization, to its seemingly unlikely assumption as capital, to its role as a pivotal city that encompasses government, education, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and commerce.