Droemer

Droemer is a German publishing house and the flagship imprint of the Droemer Knaur group, which operates as part of Penguin Random House. It holds a prominent position in the German-language book market and publishes a broad range of titles across fiction and non-fiction, including crime fiction, biographies, history, science and popular science, as well as cookbooks and youth literature. The Droemer Knaur group originated from the merger of the Droemer and Knaur publishing houses, creating one of Germany's leading trade publishers.

In 2013, the group became part of Penguin Random House, the German arm of the global publishing group owned by Bertelsmann. This affiliation positioned Droemer within an international distribution network while maintaining its emphasis on accessible, commercially oriented titles aimed at broad readerships.

Editorial focus and catalog: Droemer publishes both translations of international authors and works by German writers. The imprint is known for broad-appeal titles, including literary fiction and thrillers, as well as non-fiction in areas such as history, science, and contemporary culture. It also maintains a presence in children's and youth literature through select lines and standalone publications.

Impact: Through its catalog and author list, Droemer has contributed to the German publishing landscape by championing popular authors and award-winning titles, and it remains a key player in the commercial trade sector with strong sales and broad distribution in German-speaking countries.