Unionsverlag stands for international literature and crime fiction. Our own paperback series includes many great voices, among them Mahmud Doulatabadi, Raja Alem and Nagib Machfus.

Unionsverlag has always been dedicated to promoting world literature in German language, thus enabling a broad German speaking public access to the multifaceted literary globe.

Looking back on almost fifty years of experience in the publishing industry, we are proud to be hosting world renowned authors in our programme.

We seek to keep a close relationship with our authors and aim to carry on publishing his or her work, past, ongoing or future. Over the years, Unionsverlag has been and continues to be home to world known authors such as Nagib Machfus, Mo Yan, Raja Alem, Mahmud Doulatabadi, Leonardo Padura, Mia Couto, Assia Djebar and many more.

Always curious and excited for new perspectives, Unionsverlag keeps on exploring the international book market, constantly looking for new talents and forgotten voices to be rediscovered.