Print is not dead!
Our history stretches back five generations: It all began in 1852 with master lithographer Karl Hermann Seltmann in the Ore Mountains, and continued in Lüdenscheid from 1912 onwards. Since 2008, the seltmann+söhne publishing house has been operating in Berlin and Lüdenscheid. Since 2020, we have been operating as Seltmann Publishers under the direction of Oliver Seltmann – with headquarters exclusively in Berlin. In Lüdenscheid, the long-established, independent Seltmann printing company is continued by Arno Seltmann, the fifth generation of the family.
Invented in Germany. Printed with love.
We develop, design, and produce outstanding printed products – in terms of printing technology, design, and content. In addition to carefully selected books, our focus today is on original non-book products: inspiring calendars, games, stationery, and design products from the fields of photography, lifestyle, art, and design. We have been growing particularly dynamically in this area for years and are continuously expanding our program with new ideas and formats.
We love analog.
We are a team of designers and creatives who work closely with international authors, artists, and content creators. We are increasingly collaborating with high-reach influencers and artists to connect digital communities with analog products. We passionately develop "printed content" that bridges the gap between the online and offline worlds. What fascinates us is the real and analog—things you can feel, smell, and touch.
From Berlin to Shanghai.
Our products have been true bestsellers for many years – their uniqueness inspires customers worldwide and makes them sought-after titles in a wide variety of markets. This success is supported by a strong internal sales team, independent representatives in German-speaking countries, and experienced licensing and distribution partners abroad. Today, our products can be found in bookstores, museums, and concept stores – from Berlin and New York to Stockholm and Shanghai.
Our team
Oliver Seltmann
Publisher / Program Director
Stefan Küstner
Contact person for book trade / art direction
Sandro Heindel
Art Direction / E-Commerce
Chiara Thieme
Junior Art Direction
Jana Leddin-Schmittel
Sales Germany / Trade Fairs / New Markets
Michael Meyer
International Sales / New Markets
