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Braumüller

One of the oldest private publishing houses in the German-speaking region, publishing non-fiction and literature.

Last updated September 1, 2026

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Braumüller is one of the oldest private publishing houses in the German-speaking region, publishing non-fiction and literature. Its non-fiction program covers culture, politics, enjoyment, and society. The literature program includes texts by German-speaking and international authors, with a special focus on translations from Czech. The company was founded in 1783 and has been owned by the family of Konstanze Borovansky for five generations. Since 2012, it focuses exclusively on non-fiction and literature.

History

Braumüller was founded in 1783. It has been in the possession of the family of Konstanze Borovansky for five generations. Konstanze Borovansky has been managing director since 2002. In 2008, Konstanze and Bernhard Borovansky took over the company from Brigitte Pfeifer. Originally founded as a scientific publisher, a schoolbook program was added in 1955. In 2009, the publishing team expanded the program to include non-fiction and literature. Since spring 2012, Braumüller has concentrated exclusively on these two areas.

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