The Brazilian publishing market is largely supported by the sale of textbooks and technical books. However, publishers of all sizes seek to grow by also supporting other segments, such as religious, self-help and children's. The number of young readers, in fact, has increased in recent years, a performance that can be seen by the success of fiction, fantasy and romance sagas.

Some book publishers in Brazil are dedicated exclusively to young readers, and have great allies on social media in promoting their catalogues. Pocket editions are also a bet by large publishers to make books accessible to a larger portion of the population.

See below 20 book publishers in Brazil with different profiles.

  • 1. Companhia das Letras
    One of the main publishers in the country, Companhia das Letras has renowned Brazilian writers and poets in its catalog, including Jorge Amado, Ruy Castro, João Ubaldo Ribeiro, João Cabral de Melo Neto, Carlos Drummond de Andrade and Milton Hatoum. Foreign names are also bestsellers: Amós Oz, Fernando Pessoa, Italo Calvino, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Vargas Llosa, Oliver Sacks, Orhan Pamuk, Philip Roth and Salman Rushdie
    In addition to literature, Companhia das Letras publishes practically all genres: administration, travel, gastronomy, photography, art, self-help, business, children's, philosophy, sport, journalism/communication, science, education, history, humor, IT, political science , fashion, environment, medicine/health, psychology, religion and sociology.
    Founded in 1986 by Luiz Schwarcz and Lilia Moritz Schwarcz, in São Paulo, the publisher was initially dedicated to publishing books on literature and human sciences. Over the years it has joined forces with other publishers, Objetiva being the most recent of them, in 2015, increasingly expanding its catalogue.
  • 2. Editora Rocco
    Recognized for its fiction and non-fiction works, including for young audiences, Rocco also has academic, business, travel and gastronomy works, among other genres, in its catalog. He stood out in the 1980s for bringing to Brazil works by thinkers such as Michel Maffesoli and Jean Baudrillard and for publishing intellectuals and activists such as Fernando Gabeira, Herbert Daniel and Alex Polari, when the country was still under a military dictatorship. She also published "The Alchemist", by Paulo Coelho, the most internationally successful Brazilian author.
  • 3. Editora Arqueiro
    Editora Arqueiro is a tribute to Geraldo Jordão Pereira (1938-2008), son of the famous editor José Olympio. Pereira began his career at just 17 years old, and discovered "The Da Vinci Code" even before its release in the United States. The work became one of the biggest sellers in Brazil and directed the direction of the publisher.
    Located in São Paulo, its catalog includes romance, detective, horror, fiction, non-fiction, youth and fantasy genres, with the last two being the highlights
  • 4. Editora Intrínseca
    Born in 2003, in Rio de Janeiro. It defines itself as a young publisher, with the mission of combining works of literary value and commercial success. It publishes bestsellers among young audiences such as the "Twilight" series and "The Girl Who Stole Books", and also has some non-fiction works in its catalog (self-help, business, biographies).
  • 5. Sextante Publishing
    Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1998, Sextante publishes works on administration, health, arts, Brazilian history, biographies, poetry, meditation and children's books, but the biggest successes are self-help books. Among its authors are Brian Weiss, James Van Praagh, James Hunter, Augusto Cury, Allan and Barbara Pease, Mark W. Baker and Hugh Prather
  • 6. Ediouro
    Born in 1939, in Rio de Janeiro, under the name Publicações Pan-Americanas. Created by brothers Antonio and Jorge Gertum Carneiro, it initially published technical books. Today, its catalog includes textbooks, biographies, self-help, fiction, children's books and travel books.
    It publishes everything from young authors, who are successful on social media, to national and foreign classics, such as João Guimarães Rosa and Leon Tolstoy.
  • 7. Panda Books
    Another publisher with a young spirit, Panda was created in 1999, in São Paulo, with the aim of bringing together information and fun in its books. It publishes almanacs, biographies of sports idols and the collection O Guia dos Curiosos, a best-seller. Its catalog also includes works on children's literature, journalism, business, sport, education, family and health and gastronomy
  • 8.FTD _
    Created in France in 1883, FTD is considered the most complete textbook publisher in Brazil, but it also has children's works in its catalogue. The initials are a tribute to Frère Théophane Durand, Brother Superior General of the Marist Institute who played an important role in encouraging Marist brothers to write school books. In Brazil, the first book was published in 1902, in São Paulo.
  • 9. Ubu
    One of the new independent publishers in Brazil, Ubu prioritizes "texts and artistic creations relevant to contemporary debate", in the words of the publisher itself. The motto is consistent with the story of two of its founders, who worked at the now extinct Cosac Naify, a publisher that made history for the artistic quality of its publications.
    The catalog includes works of anthropology, philosophy, psychoanalysis, architecture, design, visual arts, photography and literature, paying special attention to design. Most of the books are also available in e-book format.
  • 10. Alta Books
    Founded in the early 2000s in Rio de Janeiro, Alta Books has a special interest in capturing news, whether national or not. Innovation is one of the editorial criteria used, being a leader in the supply of books on business and IT innovation. It stands out for publishing the series For Dummies, Rich Dad, Use your Head! (Head First) and Frommer's guides. It also publishes academic, gastronomy, health, sales and travel books, among others.
  • 11. Aleph
    With a young profile, he works in the self-development, non-fiction and science fiction genres, with emphasis on the Star Wars series. It was founded in 1984, in São Paulo.
  • 12. Chiado Editorial Group
    Publisher specialized in publishing contemporary Portuguese and Brazilian authors, it is headquartered in both countries, in the cities of Lisbon and São Paulo. It publishes a variety of genres, including biographies, youth and fantasy literature, poetry and spiritualism.
  • 13. Loyola Editions
    Founded by Jesuits in the 1960s, in São Paulo, the publisher is open to different literary genres, with a special interest in promoting Christian and human values. Thus, the catalog includes academic works such as those related to theology, spirituality and the Bible.
  • 14. Editora Record
    With around 40 releases per month and eight thousand titles in the catalogue, the Record group is one of the largest publishing conglomerates in Latin America. It was created in Rio de Janeiro in 1942 by Alfredo Machado and Décio Abreu as a comics distributor and press services.
    It publishes fiction books, historical and scientific narratives, academic works, detective and suspense novels, children's literature and comics. Its staff includes names such as Adélia Prado, Nelida Pinon, Caleb Carr, Dalai-Lama and Edgar Morin
  • 15. Draco
    A publisher that works with Brazilian fantasy literature, it already has mythology in its own name, which means "dragon" in Latin. It also publishes comics. It is a new publisher, founded in 2009 and that works well with a young audience.
  • 16. People
    Its main objective is to contribute to human development, dedicating itself to publishing three editorial lines: self-help, education and management. It has a label dedicated to fiction, Única.
  • 17. Martin Claret
    It was created with the aim of publishing the works of Brazilian philosopher and educator Huberto Rohden, author of dozens of books on philosophy, religion, science and education. Today it also publishes universal literature, law, politics and sociology. Its catalog includes great names in world literature, such as Jane Austen, HG Wells and Arthur Conan Doyle .
    Martin Claret was founded in São Paulo, in the early 1970s, by businessman, editor and journalist Martin Claret from Rio Grande do Sul.
  • 18. Scale
    The group, which includes Escala Educacional and Lafonte, works in the editing, printing and distribution of magazines and books. It publishes academic books, children's literature, self-help, management, gastronomy and humor, among others. Its catalog includes classic Brazilian authors such as Machado de Assis, Lima Barreto and José de Alencar. It was founded in March 1992, in São Paulo
  • 19. Modern
    Focusing on education, Editora Moderna was founded by professor Ricardo Feltre in the 1960s, in São Paulo. The majority of the catalog is aimed at textbooks, but it also has fiction and non-fiction aimed at children and young people
  • 20. BlueRose Publishers
    BlueRose Publishers, a well-established and cost-effective self-publishing company located in Delhi, boasts an extensive global network that extends to countries like France, the UK, the US, and more. Through our international distribution channels, including Ingram and Amazon, we provide authors with the opportunity to gain global recognition. Over the past several years, we've published over 6,000 titles spanning various languages and genres, making BLUEROSE one of India's fastest-growing self-publishing platforms. Our portfolio includes books in languages such as French, Italian, German, as well as English and Hindi.
    While our specialty lies in the publication of novels and poetry, our dedicated teams also cater to other genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, academic publications, and textbooks. Our team of highly skilled designers collaborates with businesses and educators to create comprehensive handbooks. BlueRose serves as a one-stop solution for all your publishing requirements. Our experienced and highly professional team members assist authors in understanding their expectations, timelines, and budget constraints. We handle all aspects of the publishing process, including editing, cover design, formatting, ISBN allocation, and marketing support, ensuring that authors achieve the success they deserve.