Hirmer Verlag GmbH

Art books that set standards - that is what Hirmer Verlag stands for. Since 1948, when Prof. Dr Max Hirmer founded the publishing house, our company has always been committed to the highest quality and has received numerous awards for this. Today, Hirmer Verlag, headquartered in Munich, is one of the world's most renowned art book publishers.

The subjects of our books range from painting, photography and architecture to sculpture, drawings, fashion and cultural history, as well as academic publication series and comprehensive catalogues raisonnés. In recent years, without neglecting its traditional roots such as archaeology and the decorative arts, the publishing house has increasingly expanded into the field of contemporary art.

Its highly acclaimed exhibition catalogues are a unique constant in the publisher's wide-ranging programme. Hirmer has proven itself to be a competent partner for museums, art galleries and universities. We have been associated with leading art and cultural centres for many years, both in the German-speaking world and internationally. In cooperation with Thames & Hudson and University of Chicago Press, the publishing house has a worldwide distribution network for its extensive English programme.

We are proud of our author books, which we develop and realise in-house over many years and with which we continue to set trends. And the Hirmer collector's editions have almost become a tradition: Original works that are numbered, signed and published in strictly limited editions.

For us, setting standards means that content, image quality, a harmonious graphic realisation and an exclusive choice of materials always come first. We are committed to ensuring that this valuable art book remains irreplaceable.

‘Outstanding illustrated books on art, photography and architecture can be found at the elegant, high-gloss address Hirmer.’ Süddeutsche Zeitung