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Arola Editors

Arola Editors is an independent Spanish publishing house based in Tarragona, founded in 1998, known for its Catalan-language literary and arts collections.

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Overview

Arola Editors is an independent publishing house based in Tarragona, Spain, founded in 1998. It publishes books primarily in Catalan across a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, theatre, essay, art, photography, children's literature, and local history. The publisher is known for its diverse collections, such as La gent del Llamp (all genres), Biblioteca Catalana (Catalan classics), La Miloca (contemporary fiction), Opera Prima (new authors), Dàctil (contemporary poetry), La imatge que parla (poetry and photography), and Textos a part (contemporary theatre). In 2009, Arola Editors launched the performing arts magazine Hamlet, further establishing its presence in the cultural sector. In 2019, the publisher received the Gonzalo Pérez de Olaguer award, given by the Premis de la Crítica de les Arts Escèniques. The company remains active and continues to release new titles, as evidenced by its official website.

History

Arola Editors was founded in 1998 in Tarragona, Spain. From its inception, it focused on publishing books in Catalan, covering a broad spectrum of genres and subjects. Over the years, it developed numerous collections, including La gent del Llamp, Biblioteca Catalana, La Miloca, Opera Prima, Dàctil, La imatge que parla, and Textos a part. In 2009, the publisher expanded into periodical publishing with the launch of Hamlet, a magazine dedicated to the performing arts. This move reflected its ongoing engagement with theatre and performance. In 2019, Arola Editors received the Gonzalo Pérez de Olaguer award from the Premis de la Crítica de les Arts Escèniques, recognizing its contribution to the performing arts. The company continues to operate and publish new titles, as shown by its active website.

  • 2019

    Received the Gonzalo Pérez de Olaguer award from the Premis de la Crítica de les Arts Escèniques.

  • 2009

    Launched the performing arts magazine Hamlet.

  • 1998

    Arola Editors founded in Tarragona, Spain.

Products and positioning

Independent publisher focused on Catalan-language literature and arts, with a strong local and cultural commitment.

  • La gent del Llamp

    Collection covering all genres.

  • Biblioteca Catalana

    Collection of Catalan classics.

  • La Miloca

    Collection of contemporary fiction.

  • Opera Prima

    Collection for new authors.

  • Dàctil

    Collection of contemporary poetry.

  • La imatge que parla

    Collection of poetry and photography.

  • Textos a part

    Collection of contemporary theatre.

  • Hamlet

    Magazine of performing arts, launched in 2009.

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