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NDV Neue Darmstädter Verlagsanstalt

German publishing company founded in Darmstadt in 1949, publisher of Kürschners Volkshandbuch and political reference works.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

NDV Neue Darmstädter Verlagsanstalt is a German publishing company. In May 1949 the Berlin publisher Adolf Holzapfel founded Neue Darmstädter Verlagsanstalt GmbH in Darmstadt, bringing with him the publishing rights to Kürschners Volkshandbuch. From 1950 the press published the protocol volumes of the so-called 'Darmstädter Gespräche', and the 'Kürschner' on the German Bundestag first appeared in 1953. The 'Amtliche Handbuch des Deutschen Bundestages' was also published by the Neue Darmstädter. Adolf Holzapfel died in early 1958 and his son Klaus took over. Today the publishing house operates under the Kürschners Politikkontakte brand, offering databases such as Kürschners Datenbank, Kürschners Kommunal, Kürschners Diplomaten and OECKL Wirtschaft, as well as books including Kürschners Volkshandbuch Deutscher Bundestag.

History

In May 1949 the Berlin publisher Adolf Holzapfel founded Neue Darmstädter Verlagsanstalt GmbH in Darmstadt, bringing with him as the only surviving remnant of the destroyed Berlin years the publishing rights to Kürschners Volkshandbuch. After the founding, from 1950 the protocol volumes of the so-called 'Darmstädter Gespräche' appeared, which received nationwide attention. The 'Kürschner' on the German Bundestag first appeared in 1953, and the 'Amtliche Handbuch des Deutschen Bundestages' was also published by the Neue Darmstädter. Adolf Holzapfel died in early 1958 and his son Klaus took over. The publishing house today operates the Kürschners Politikkontakte platform, offering databases and books on political contacts.

Products and positioning

  • Kürschners Datenbank

    Database priced at 1190 € per year (net).

  • Kürschners Kommunal

    Database priced at 790 € per year (net).

  • Kürschners Diplomaten

    Database priced at 240 € per year (net).

  • OECKL Wirtschaft

    Database priced at 790 € per year (net).

  • Kürschners Volkshandbuch Deutscher Bundestag

    A red-and-white striped pocketbook presenting all current members of the German Bundestag with photo and biography.

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