Amalthea Signum Verlag
Austrian publisher founded in 1917, known for biographies, non-fiction, and selected fiction.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Amalthea Verlag is an Austrian publisher founded in 1917 by Dr. Heinrich Studer with offices in Vienna, Leipzig, and Zurich. Initially specializing in belletristic works and luxury editions, it has evolved into one of Austria's major trade publishers, focusing on (auto-)biographies of prominent figures from acting, music, and art, as well as non-fiction on current topics, history, contemporary history, and travel, complemented by a selected humor and fiction program.
History
The Amalthea Verlag was founded in 1917 by Dr. Heinrich Studer with offices in Vienna, Leipzig, and Zurich. Initially specialized in belletristic works and luxury editions, the program was continuously adapted and expanded. Today, as one of Austria's major trade publishers, Amalthea stands for (auto-)biographies of prominent personalities from acting, music, and art, as well as non-fiction on current topics, history, contemporary history, and travel, complemented by a selected humor and fiction program.
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