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Messaggerie Italiane

Italian publishing group active since 1914, operating as a publisher, distributor and bookseller, and described as the largest platform for books in Italy.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Messaggerie Italiane is an Italian publishing group that has been part of the Italian publishing scene since 1914, working across the trades of publisher, distributor and bookseller. Through its controlled and affiliated companies it is described as one of the main book publishers in Italy, the most important independent distributor, and overall the largest platform for books in Italy. It also founded the first Italian school for booksellers. Its distribution and commercial activities in the book sector are coordinated by Emmelibri, while the Gruppo editoriale Mauri Spagnol (GeMS) is one of the main players in the Italian publishing scene.

History

Messaggerie has been a protagonist of the Italian publishing scene since 1914, and over the years has engaged with the trades of publisher, distributor and bookseller. Its values are stated as respect for the plurality of ideas, the will to spread culture, quality of service, an inclination towards research and a propensity for renewal. Today, through its controlled and affiliated companies, it is one of the main book publishers in Italy, the most important independent distributor, and overall the largest platform for books in Italy. It also gave life to the first Italian school for booksellers. More than 50% of book production reaching Italian readers — 1 book out of 2 — passes, in at least one phase of its production and commercialisation, through the Gruppo Messaggerie. Emmelibri is the company that coordinates distribution and commercial activities in the book sector; it is a leader in independent book distribution and represents the main Italian operator in book commerce. The Gruppo editoriale Mauri Spagnol (GeMS) is one of the main players in the Italian publishing scene; with the publishing houses it manages, it reaches a share of the Italian market of over 10%.

Products and positioning

One of the main book publishers in Italy, the most important independent distributor, and overall the largest platform for books in Italy.

Product categories. Books · Publishing services · Book distribution · Book retail

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