Our publisher portfolio

Amadeus Press is an imprint of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, based in the United States, and is primarily dedicated to scholarly publications in the fields of music, cultural, and exhibition studies. Its program includes monographs, edited volumes, and academic works focusing on musicology, performance practice, museum and exhibition contexts, as well as related subjects. The publishing orientation of Amadeus Press combines rigorous scholarly analysis with interdisciplinary approaches. It centers on topics such as music history, performance traditions, museum practice, audience media, and cultural mediation. The titles are published in print and increasingly also in digital formats, in order to enhance accessibility and optimize the dissemination of academic research.

Arc Humanities Press (Arc) is a specialist academic-led press based in Yorkshire, dedicated to exploring the history and continuing impact of the premodern world. Established as the publishing arm of the CARMEN Worldwide Medieval Network, Arc focuses on innovative and interdisciplinary research spanning late antiquity, the medieval and early modern periods from a global perspective. Its program includes monographs, edited volumes, and cross-disciplinary studies in areas such as area studies within and beyond Europe, digital humanities, and research that strengthens public engagement with the past. Arc is committed to publishing intellectually ambitious and forward-looking scholarship, combining rigorous peer review with rapid publication timelines and advanced digital formats, including full Open Access compliance, to ensure broad international dissemination in print and online.

Bauhaus University Press (BUV) is the academic publishing house of the Bauhaus University Weimar and is part of the arts + science weimar publishing group. The Bauhaus University Press publishes scholarly and artistic works from all faculties of the university, including literature on architecture and architectural history, as well as textbooks for civil engineering. A particular focus lies on the publication of sources and studies related to the Bauhaus, as well as research on Henry van de Velde. Founded in 1954, Bauhaus University Press is the oldest university press in Germany.

Verlag C.H.Beck, based in Munich, is one of the most established and prominent academic and professional publishers in the German-speaking world. The Literature | Non-Fiction | Scholarship (LSW) division covers a broad range of disciplines—from history, cultural and social sciences, philosophy, religious and linguistic studies to literary, art, and architectural research. Its program includes monographs, edited volumes, textbooks and academic works, scholarly editions, and high-quality non-fiction and illustrated books for a wider readership. The publications are aimed both at academically trained readers and at intellectually engaged professionals and general audiences. The LSW division complements the legal and economic publishing segment of C.H.Beck, thereby contributing to the diversity and strong profile of the publishing group. Through its thematic breadth and editorial precision, the LSW branch promotes the dissemination of knowledge and fosters debates in scholarship, culture, and society.

The Law, Tax & Business (RSW) division of Verlag C.H.Beck, based in Munich, brings together the publisher’s legal and economic academic program. It includes professional and academic literature, commentaries, handbooks and reference works, journals, as well as digital products and databases aimed at practitioners, tax and legal advisors, students, and educators. Key subject areas include civil, business, and tax law, corporate management, auditing, finance and contract law, along with related disciplines. Publications are available in print and increasingly in digital formats, reflecting current developments in legislation, jurisprudence, and business practice. The division’s mission is to make expertise in law, taxation, and economics visible, citable, and applicable—thus supporting teaching, research, and professional practice across the German-speaking world.

he Deutscher Psychologen Verlag (DPV), based in Berlin, was founded in 1984 and serves as the professional publishing house of the Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen (BDP – German Association of Psychologists). Its program includes specialist books, practical guides, work materials, and tools aimed at psychologists, psychotherapists, and professionals in coaching, consulting, and business. The publisher also issues professional journals, for example, in the fields of business psychology, school psychology, and legal psychology. The DPV places strong emphasis on practice-oriented content grounded in scientific research, serving both the professional practice and the academic fields of psychology teaching and research.

Ediciones Olejnik, based in Santiago de Chile, is an internationally active academic publisher specializing in legal and jurisprudential literature in Spanish. Its program encompasses a wide range of original works and translations across legal disciplines, including administrative, civil, commercial, labor, and procedural law, as well as related fields. With more than four decades of experience, the publisher distributes its publications throughout Spain, Italy, Latin America, and to partners worldwide. The publisher offers authors support with design, formatting, and translation to ensure high publication quality. Its target audiences include universities, research institutes, libraries, law firms, judicial organizations, and international scholarly communities. Ediciones Olejnik is committed to global accessibility and maintains a dense distribution network—making academic legal literature available worldwide.

GABAL Verlag, based in Offenbach am Main, is a professional and media publishing house specializing in practical publications on leadership, business, success, and personal and organizational development. For more than three decades, the publisher has operated as an independent, family-run company with a clear focus on translating knowledge into practice. Its program includes professional and self-help books, e-books, audio and online media, workshops, and multimedia packages for individuals and organizations. Thematically, GABAL covers current trends such as leadership culture, coaching, self-management, communication, workplace health, and team and organizational development. Most of its authors come directly from practice—trainers, coaches, consultants, and executives—bringing hands-on strategies and actionable insights to their works. The publisher’s target audiences are executives, coaches, trainers, organizational developers, and all individuals seeking professional and personal growth. The mission of GABAL Verlag is to provide inspiration, unlock potential, transform knowledge into action, and effectively support both personal and organizational development processes.

Georg Olms Verlag is a long-established academic publishing house specializing in the humanities and cultural studies. Since 1958, it has published a wide range of topics, including classical studies, philosophy, German studies, Romance studies, art and music history, as well as linguistics and literary studies. The program includes monographs, edited volumes, postdoctoral and doctoral dissertations, critical editions, and reprints of significant scholarly works. The publisher places great emphasis on academic rigor, careful editorial work, high-quality design, and media-neutral production—both in print and digital formats. Since 2023, Georg Olms Verlag has been an imprint of Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG in Baden-Baden. Through this integration, its humanities and cultural studies program has become part of the Nomos publishing group, which continues to strengthen its scholarly profile with international reach, digital infrastructure, and academic networking.

Gerlach Press publishes a contemporary and thematically focused program on international and societal issues, particularly concerning politics, economics, theology, and philosophy of the Middle East and the Gulf States, as well as Islamic and Qur’anic studies. The publisher combines academic excellence with modern technology, issuing peer-reviewed works both as high-quality hardcover editions “Made in Germany” and in digital formats. Founder and managing director Kai-Henning Gerlach, an Islamic studies scholar from Freie Universität Berlin, stands for an efficient, streamlined publishing process and worldwide distribution. Gerlach Press unites scholarly rigor, technological innovation, and global reach.

Jonas Verlag, based in Weimar, is part of the arts + science weimar publishing group and is a long-established academic publisher specializing in art, cultural, and media studies. Since its founding in 1978, it has published works on visual culture, photography, architectural and urban history, as well as cultural and media theory. The publishing program includes monographs, edited volumes, editions, and scholarly journals characterized by academic precision, interdisciplinary openness, and high design quality. The publisher collaborates with universities, museums, and research institutions and provides authors with personal and expert editorial support.

KSV Medien Verlag, based in Wiesbaden, is a leading specialist publisher for municipal and state law literature in the German-speaking world. As part of the C.H. Beck publishing group, it has supported legal professionals and practitioners in municipal administrations, ministries, public authorities, and institutions since 1949 through commentaries, legal texts, handbooks, and practical guides. The publishing program covers key areas of law and public administration—including construction and procurement law, environmental and hunting law, public health, as well as emergency and police services—and is also aimed at trainees and students in public administration.

Verlag Lehmanns Media, based in Berlin, operates as an independent publishing division within the specialist media group and serves authors from academia, professional practice, and education. Actively publishing since 1988, the publisher produces scholarly and professional works in fields such as medicine, veterinary medicine, computer science, natural and engineering sciences, as well as the humanities and economics. The publishing program includes monographs, edited volumes, textbooks, and professional reference works. The publisher provides authors with comprehensive support services throughout the publication process. Its target audiences include universities, academic libraries, medical and professional practices, businesses, and specialists or executives seeking high-quality professional resources.

Metropolitan Verlag, based in Regensburg with additional offices in Berlin and Cologne, publishes German-language professional and self-help literature focusing on personal development, career, and the future of work. Its program includes print and digital formats, including e-books, aimed at readers seeking professional and personal growth. The publisher’s portfolio features specialized and non-fiction books on topics such as self-leadership, communication, career planning, change management, digitalization, the world of work, and new work concepts. The publications are designed for executives, trainers, and organizational developers, as well as individuals looking for inspiration and guidance in their professional or personal journeys.

Psychiatrie Verlag, based in Cologne, publishes professional and non-fiction literature as well as digital formats in the field of social and clinical psychiatry. Its program includes academic and educational books, journals, self-help guides, children’s and youth media, as well as practical materials for clinical work, self-help, and family support. Thematic focuses include social-psychiatric approaches, crisis intervention, treatment of mental disorders, participation and everyday life, as well as professional development and continuing education in the psychosocial sector. The publisher addresses professionals working in psychiatric and psychosocial fields, as well as individuals affected by mental illness, their families, and interested readers.

transcript is one of the leading academic publishers in the German-speaking world. The program focuses on cultural and social sciences. Since 2020, the publishing house has also placed a strong emphasis on educational media for universities and lifelong learning.

transcript maintains a transdisciplinary and multilingual programme with global reach. Timely contributions to current research discourses within and across disciplines are complemented by contemporary diagnoses and future issues.

Verlag Franz Vahlen GmbH, based in Munich, publishes academic and professional literature, particularly in the fields of economics and law. Its program includes textbooks, specialist works, standard references, handbooks, and encyclopedias, as well as digital formats designed for students, educators, professionals, and practitioners alike. Key areas of focus include business administration, controlling, marketing, accounting, business law, and legal education.

Verlag Regionalkultur, based in Ubstadt-Weiher, publishes professional, non-fiction, and illustrated books focusing on the history, culture, and natural environment of southwestern Germany and neighboring regions. Its program includes monographs, edited volumes, critical editions, local and corporate histories, as well as travel and hiking guides—covering topics ranging from local and church history to natural and cultural landscapes.

Verlag Valentin Koerner, based in Heidelberg, is an academic publishing house specializing in the humanities and cultural studies. Its program includes monographs, edited volumes, academic journals, and digital publications focusing on literary, cultural, and media studies, philosophy, history, and art history. The publisher provides authors with comprehensive services ranging from manuscript submission and editorial support to typesetting and publication—in both print and digital formats. Thematically, the program covers a broad spectrum, from classical literary and cultural research to media and social analysis, as well as art and art-historical studies.

BdWi-Verlag was founded in 1993 and serves as the academic publishing house of the Bund demokratischer Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler (Association of Democratic Scientists, BdWi). Its publishing program includes scholarly and critical works addressing issues related to science, university development, and education policy. The focus lies on the critical reflection of academic institutions, research and teaching practices, and the role of science within society. The publishing house also issues the journal Wissenschaft & Frieden (Science & Peace), which has been published quarterly since 1983. The journal covers topics in peace and conflict research, peace policy, and security debates, combining contributions from the natural, social, and humanities disciplines with practical and policy-oriented perspectives.