Auzou Editions
French independent family-run publishing house founded in 1973, initially specialized in reference works and later in youth publishing.
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Overview
Auzou is a French publishing house that has existed since 1973. It began specialized in reference works such as dictionaries and encyclopedias, and describes itself as a company that promotes family management and independence. In 2006 it launched the youth branch with the arrival of Gauthier Auzou, one of the sons of founder Philippe Auzou. Its character Loup first found success with the title 'Le Loup qui voulait changer de couleur' and has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide, with adaptations into animated series, streaming, toys, plush, and a stage show. In 2009 it launched illustrated novels for young readers from age 6, and in 2012 it launched a DIY jewelry line.
History
Auzou is a French publishing house that has existed since 1973. At its beginnings, it specialized in reference works such as dictionaries and encyclopedias. It describes itself as a company that promotes family management and independence. In 2006, the youth branch developed with the arrival of Gauthier Auzou, one of the sons of founder Philippe Auzou. In 2006, the character Loup was born and found its first success with 'Le Loup qui voulait changer de couleur'; more than 7 million copies have been sold worldwide, and it has been adapted into an animated series, streaming, toys, plush, and a stage show. In 2009, the first illustrated novels were launched for young readers from age 6, based on the central notion of 'reading pleasure'; the catalog now includes more than 400 titles. In 2012, a DIY jewelry line was launched.
Products and positioning
Independent family-run publishing house
Loup character
A flagship character of the house, first successful with 'Le Loup qui voulait changer de couleur', with more than 7 million copies sold worldwide and adaptations into animated series, streaming, toys, plush, and a stage show.
Illustrated novels
Launched in 2009 for young readers from age 6, based on the notion of 'reading pleasure'; the catalog now includes more than 400 titles.
DIY jewelry
A line launched in 2012.
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