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Sexto Piso

Independent literary publisher founded in Mexico in 2002, known for philosophy, narrative and contemporary thought.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Sexto Piso is an independent literary publishing house founded in Mexico in 2002, with a Spanish branch established in 2005. Its editorial line focuses on philosophy, literature and reflections on contemporary problems, aiming to create a space for texts that are often overlooked but are pillars of universal culture. The publisher combines recovery of lesser-known works by major classics such as Kafka, Orwell and Robert Musil with editions of prominent contemporary authors like Enrique Vila-Matas, Claudio Magris and Goran Petrović, as well as new voices in Hispanic American narrative such as Lolita Bosch and Emiliano Monge. Sexto Piso operates seven collections: Clásicos, Niños, Narrativa, Ensayo, Ilustrado, Realidades and Poesía. It received the International Young Publisher of the Year award in 2004 and Mexico's National Award for Best Cultural Editorial Work in 2008. The publisher's catalogue includes titles such as Zorra by Gabriela Jauregui, Final en Berlín, and Cine México, reflecting its commitment to literary fiction, essay and visual culture.

History

Sexto Piso was founded in Mexico in 2002 as an independent literary publisher. In 2005 it expanded to Spain, establishing a presence in the Spanish market. The publisher's main editorial line covers philosophy, literature and reflections on contemporary problems, with the goal of creating a space for texts that generally go unnoticed but are pillars of universal culture. It has recovered lesser-known works by major classics such as Kafka, Orwell and Robert Musil, while also publishing leading contemporary authors like Enrique Vila-Matas, Claudio Magris and Goran Petrović, and new voices in Hispanic American narrative such as Lolita Bosch and Emiliano Monge. The publisher operates seven collections: Clásicos, Niños, Narrativa, Ensayo, Ilustrado, Realidades and Poesía. In 2004, Sexto Piso received the International Young Publisher of the Year award, and in 2008 it won Mexico's National Award for Best Cultural Editorial Work. Its catalogue includes titles such as Zorra by Gabriela Jauregui, Final en Berlín, and Cine México, reflecting its ongoing commitment to literary fiction, essay and visual culture.

  • 2008

    Won Mexico's National Award for Best Cultural Editorial Work.

  • 2005

    Expanded to Spain, establishing a Spanish branch.

  • 2004

    Received the International Young Publisher of the Year award.

  • 2002

    Founded in Mexico as an independent literary publisher.

Products and positioning

Independent literary publisher focused on philosophy, literature and contemporary thought, away from strictly commercial objectives.

  • Zorra

  • Final en Berlín

  • Cine México

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