We Love Books
We created downpour because of our love of books. Books educate us, entertain us, make us think, laugh, and cry. They inspire creativity and motivate us. Most of all, books are who we are as people. We believe that you should be able to enjoy your favorite book whenever, wherever, and on whatever device you choose. Audiobooks allow that freedom.
Our History
First there was the scroll, then codex, the modern paperback, and finally the audiobook. Books have a history and so do we. This is ours.
1987
Blackstone Audio, Downpour's parent company opens for business.
MP3-CDs Introduced at Blackstone.
2004
2012
Downpour officially launches, and offers content from other major publishers.
Downpour launches our digital rental program.
2014
2016
Blackstone starts publishing print books.
Interactive audiobooks with alternate endings introduced.
2021?
1987
Blackstone Audio, Downpour's parent company opens for business.
2004
MP3-CDs Introduced at Blackstone.
2012
Downpour officially launches, and offers content from other major publishers.
2014
Downpour launches our digital rental program.
2016
Blackstone starts publishing print books.
2021?
Interactive audiobooks with alternate endings introduced.
1987
Blackstone Audio, Downpour's parent company opens for business.
2004
MP3-CDs Introduced at Blackstone.
2012
Downpour officially launches, and offers content from other major publishers.
2014
Downpour launches our digital rental program.
2016
Blackstone starts publishing print books.
2021?
Interactive audiobooks with alternate endings introduced.
