Psichogios Publications
A Greek publishing house focused on fiction, children's and young-adult literature, translated works, Greek authors, and electronic books.
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Overview
Psichogios Publications is a Greek publishing house established in 1979 by Thanos Psichogios. It began with four children's fiction titles and developed into a broad trade-publishing business serving readers primarily in Greece and Cyprus. Its catalog covers children's literature, young-adult books, adult fiction, translated international fiction, Greek fiction, religious publishing, and periodical content related to children's and young-adult literature. The company initially became known among Greek readers for children's fiction. During the 1980s it published works associated with internationally recognized writers including Roald Dahl, Michael Ende, Graham Greene, and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Near the end of that decade, its adult-fiction business gained substantial visibility after the publication of Patrick Süskind's "Perfume" in Greek. This helped establish Psichogios as a publisher with reach beyond children's books. During the 1990s, Psichogios broadened its adult-fiction list while continuing to invest in children's publishing. The company's Greek editions of internationally successful works included Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things," Louis de Bernières's "Captain Corelli's Mandolin," and Betty Mahmoody's "Not Without My Daughter." It also published the early Greek editions of the "Harry Potter" series and holds exclusive Greek-language rights to the series according to the cited reference material. The Harry Potter list became an important part of the publisher's profile as the books gained international and domestic popularity. From the beginning of the 21st century, the company placed greater emphasis on Greek fiction and built a list containing commercially successful Greek authors, including Lena Manta, Chrysa Dimoulidou, George Polirakis, and Yiannis Kalpouzos. Alongside original and translated books, Psichogios has maintained a large backlist and has issued many titles in electronic form. Its e-books have been distributed through platforms including iTunes, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble's nook, and the reference material describes the company as having the largest Greek-language e-book catalog. Distribution has principally taken place through bookstores, mail order, and book fairs. In 2006, the company created the Ouranos Publications imprint for religious books. One title associated with that imprint is Pope Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth." Psichogios also publishes "Diadromes," a quarterly magazine devoted to children's and young-adult literature; an electronic edition was introduced in spring 2008 and the cited material reports 9,000 subscribers at that time. In 2014, Psichogios marked 35 years in the publishing industry. Its catalog was described then as containing more than 1,600 titles aimed at readers of different ages. Thanos Psichogios was reported as continuing in the role of chief executive. The available reference material does not establish a current ownership structure, corporate financial figures, headquarters address, or current executive roster beyond that historical statement.
History
Psichogios Publications was founded in Greece in 1979 by Thanos Psichogios, initially issuing four children's fiction titles. The company spent much of the 1980s building recognition in children's publishing. Its list included translations and editions associated with writers such as Roald Dahl, Michael Ende, Graham Greene, and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, helping it become familiar to Greek families and younger readers. The publisher later moved decisively into adult fiction. Its Greek edition of Patrick Süskind's "Perfume" was identified as a major success near the end of the 1980s and marked a turning point in the company's development. In the 1990s, Psichogios continued expanding its adult list while retaining a strong children's program. Its translated catalog included internationally successful novels such as Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things," Louis de Bernières's "Captain Corelli's Mandolin," and Betty Mahmoody's "Not Without My Daughter." The company also published the early Greek-language editions of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. The reference material describes Psichogios as holding exclusive rights for the series in Greek. The success of the books in international markets subsequently translated into substantial visibility for the Greek editions. After the turn of the century, Psichogios increased its attention to Greek fiction. Its list came to include commercially successful Greek writers such as Lena Manta, Chrysa Dimoulidou, George Polirakis, and Yiannis Kalpouzos, alongside a continuing program of translated fiction and children's literature. The company has therefore operated across several readership segments rather than focusing on a single literary category. Its distribution model has included bookstores, mail order, and book fairs, with activity centered mainly on Greece and Cyprus. Psichogios has also issued many titles electronically. The cited material describes it as having the largest Greek-language e-book catalog and names iTunes, Kobo, and nook as digital distribution channels. This digital activity extended the publisher's catalog beyond physical retail. In 2006, Psichogios established the Ouranos Publications imprint for religious works. One title connected with the imprint is Pope Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth." The company also publishes Diadromes, a magazine devoted to children's and young-adult literature. An electronic format of the magazine began in spring 2008, and the reference material records 9,000 subscribers at that time. Psichogios celebrated its 35th year in 2014. At that point its catalog was described as exceeding 1,600 titles and serving readers across age groups. Thanos Psichogios was reported as remaining chief executive. The available sources do not provide sufficient evidence for a current corporate ownership structure, exact headquarters location, current revenue, or a complete contemporary leadership roster.
- 2014
Thirty-fifth anniversary
[1]Psichogios marked 35 years in publishing and described its catalog as containing more than 1,600 titles.
- 2008
Diadromes receives an electronic edition
[1]The publisher's children's and young-adult literature magazine began electronic publication in spring 2008.
- 2006
Ouranos Publications created
[1]The company introduced an imprint dedicated to religious publishing.
- 1990
Expansion of translated fiction and Harry Potter list
[1]The publisher broadened its adult-fiction catalog and issued early Greek titles from the Harry Potter series.
- 1989
Adult-fiction breakthrough
[1]The Greek publication of Patrick Süskind's "Perfume" brought major adult-fiction attention to the company.
- 1980
Children's publishing becomes the initial market identity
[1]During the 1980s the company became known in Greece for children's fiction, publishing works by internationally recognized authors.
- 1979
Company founded
[1]Thanos Psichogios founded the publishing house and released four children's fiction titles.
Products and positioning
A broad Greek trade publisher combining high-profile translated fiction, children's and young-adult literature, Greek commercial fiction, e-books, and selected religious publishing. Its market identity is built around a large, age-diverse catalog and distribution across bookstores, mail order, book fairs, and digital platforms.
Children's publishing · 1979
Children's fiction
Children's fiction was the company's original publishing focus and remained a central part of its identity. The 1980s list included books associated with authors such as Roald Dahl, Michael Ende, Graham Greene, and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The category helped Psichogios establish recognition among Greek readers before the company expanded more substantially into adult fiction and other segments.
Adult fiction · 1980
Adult translated fiction
Psichogios publishes Greek translations of international adult fiction. The reference material identifies the Greek editions of Patrick Süskind's "Perfume," Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things," Louis de Bernières's "Captain Corelli's Mandolin," and Betty Mahmoody's "Not Without My Daughter" as notable titles in the company's development.
Licensed translated fiction · 1990
Harry Potter series in Greek
Psichogios published the first Greek-language editions of the Harry Potter books and is described in the reference material as holding exclusive Greek-language rights to the series. The titles became especially prominent in the Greek market as the international popularity of the franchise grew.
Domestic fiction · 2000
Greek fiction
From the beginning of the 21st century, Psichogios expanded its emphasis on Greek fiction. Its catalog includes commercially successful Greek authors such as Lena Manta, Chrysa Dimoulidou, George Polirakis, and Yiannis Kalpouzos, alongside other local writers.
Digital publishing
Electronic books
The company publishes many titles in electronic formats and has distributed Greek-language e-books through platforms including iTunes, Kobo, and nook. The cited reference characterizes Psichogios as having the largest catalog of Greek-language e-books, although no independently verified current catalog size is provided here.
Religious publishing imprint · 2006
Ouranos Publications
Created in 2006, Ouranos Publications is an imprint devoted to religious books. The reference material associates the imprint with a publication of Pope Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth."
Magazine
Diadromes
Diadromes is a quarterly magazine focused on children's and young-adult literature. Psichogios introduced an electronic format in spring 2008, and the cited reference reported 9,000 subscribers at that time.
Brand decisions
2008
Electronic edition of DiadromesProduct launchBackground
The publisher's children's and young-adult literature magazine was already distributed in print.
Action taken
Psichogios introduced an electronic version beginning in spring 2008.
Aftermath
The reference material reports that the electronic magazine had 9,000 subscribers at that time.
2006
Creation of the Ouranos religious imprintStrategyBackground
Psichogios sought to extend its publishing portfolio beyond general fiction and children's literature.
Action taken
The company established Ouranos Publications to publish religious titles.
Aftermath
The imprint became associated with religious publications including a Greek edition of Pope Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth."
Recent events
- 2014
Psichogios marks 35 years in publishing[1]
Other
The company commemorated its 35th anniversary and reported a catalog of more than 1,600 titles for readers of different ages.
- 2008
Diadromes electronic edition introduced[1]
Product launch
The children's and young-adult literature magazine Diadromes received an electronic format beginning in spring 2008; the cited reference reports 9,000 subscribers at that time.
- 2006
Ouranos Publications imprint launched[1]
Product launch
Psichogios created Ouranos Publications as an imprint for religious titles, including a Greek edition associated with Pope Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth."
- 1990
Greek editions of major international fiction broaden the catalog[1]
Product launch
In the 1990s Psichogios added prominent translated fiction while continuing to develop children's publishing, including works by Arundhati Roy, Louis de Bernières, and Betty Mahmoody.
- 1990
Psichogios publishes early Greek Harry Potter titles[1]
Product launch · Other
The company published the first Greek-language titles in the Harry Potter series and is identified in the reference material as holding exclusive Greek-language rights.
- 1980
Psichogios expands from children's books into adult fiction[1]
Product launch
During the 1980s the publisher strengthened its children's list and became increasingly visible in adult fiction, including through its Greek publication of Patrick Süskind's "Perfume."
- 1979
Psichogios Publications founded with four children's fiction titles[1]
Other
Thanos Psichogios established the publishing house and began its activity with four children's fiction titles.
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