Rowohlt Verlag, Book publisher in Hamburg, Germany.
Rowohlt Verlag is a book publisher based in Hamburg that publishes a wide range of titles, including children's books, paperbacks, and theatrical works. The company operates offices in several cities and has been part of the Georg von Holtzbrinck Group since 1982.
The company was founded in 1908 by Ernst Rowohlt in Leipzig and developed into a major publisher of fiction and theatrical works. The headquarters later moved to Hamburg, and the publisher became a significant force in German publishing.
The publisher has brought international authors to German readers for decades, including Paul Auster, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus, making their works accessible in German translation. This translation work has shaped reading habits and the literary landscape across the country.
Authors can submit manuscripts through an online form on the publisher's website, as physical mail submissions are not accepted. It helps to review the specific guidelines for each division before submitting your work.
The company maintains specialized departments for theatrical rights and media adaptations, allowing authors to see their works transformed into different performance formats. This focus on cross-media adaptation sets it apart from many competitors.
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