Pàtron editore S.r.l.
Italian academic publishing house founded in 1925, specializing in humanities and scientific volumes, journals, and digital collections.
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Overview
Pàtron editore S.r.l. is an Italian academic publishing house based in Bologna, founded in 1925. The company publishes scholarly books, monographs, and academic journals, with a strong focus on the humanities—including classical studies, history, literature, and linguistics—as well as scientific fields such as plant pathology, forestry, and bioengineering. Its catalogue includes series (collane) and periodicals (riviste) that serve university researchers, students, and professionals. The publisher operates a direct online portal where customers can browse volumes, series, and journals, and purchase titles. Pàtron's humanities catalogue is available on JSTOR through academic credentials, and its digital books are accessible via Perlego. Many of its journals and a selection of volumes are also hosted on the Torrossa platform by Casalini Libri. In 2025, the company celebrated its centenary with a collection of reflections and anecdotes from authors and series editors, marking 100 years of academic publishing. Pàtron editore remains a private, independent publisher. Its output spans both traditional print and digital formats, adapting to the evolving landscape of scholarly communication. The firm's longstanding presence and specialized catalogue have made it a recognized name in Italian academic circles, particularly in the humanities and selected scientific disciplines.
History
Pàtron editore was founded in 1925 in Bologna, Italy. For a century, it has been active in academic and scholarly publishing, building a catalogue that spans the humanities and various scientific fields. The publisher is known for its series (collane) and journals (riviste), which cover disciplines such as classical studies, history, literature, linguistics, plant pathology, forestry, and bioengineering. Over the decades, Pàtron editore has adapted to changes in the publishing industry. It established an online portal for direct sales and information, and expanded its digital presence by making its humanities catalogue available on JSTOR, its digital books on Perlego, and many journals and volumes on the Torrossa platform by Casalini Libri. In 2025, the company marked its centenary with a special collection of reflections and stories from authors and series directors, celebrating 100 years of activity (1925–2025). The publishing house remains a private, independent entity. Its long history and specialized list have secured its place in Italian academic publishing, particularly in the humanities and selected scientific areas.
- 2025
Centenary celebrated with a collection of reflections and stories from authors and series editors.
- 1925
Pàtron editore founded in Bologna, Italy.
Products and positioning
Independent Italian academic publisher with a century-long tradition, specializing in humanities and selected scientific disciplines, offering both print and digital access through major scholarly platforms.
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