Adriano Salani Editore

Adriano Salani Editore is one of the oldest active Italian publishing houses, founded in 1862 in Florence. Acquired by Gruppo Editoriale Mauri Spagnol (GeMS) in 2005, it boasts a catalog of over 1,500 titles, producing about 100 new releases and 200 reprints annually. Noteworthy successes include the Gl’Istrici series, featuring internationally renowned authors such as Roald Dahl, Astrid Lindgren, and J.K. Rowling, whose Harry Potter series was launched in Italy by Salani, creating an unprecedented publishing phenomenon. The company's strengths lie in quality, creativity, innovation, a keen understanding of the youth market, and a focus on originality and linguistic freshness. Salani's expansion into adult literature, including notable successes in non-fiction such as Albert Espinosa’s Braccialetti rossi, demonstrates its versatility and broad appeal. As an established player in the Italian publishing industry, Adriano Salani Editore continues to uphold its slogan, “Più felici con un libro”, meaning “Happier with a book”, suggesting its commitment to bringing joy through literature.