Eisenbraun

What Eisenbraun does

Eisenbrauns is a specialized academic publishing imprint of Penn State University Press, focused on scholarly monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed journals in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, and ancient history. Its catalog includes series such as the Journal of Egyptian and Mediterranean History and Archaeology (JEMAHS), the Bulletin for Biblical Research, and works on Assyriology, Sumerian language, and regional archaeology (e.g., Tel Miqne-Ekron, Wilson's Arch, and Tall al-Umayri). The company publishes books in hardcover ($73.95-$101.95) and paperback ($31.95-$62.95) editions under a unit-pricing model, generating revenue primarily through one-time book sales to individuals and institutions.

Its technology footprint is conventional for the trade: weekly ONIX 3.0 metadata feeds are distributed directly and via Ingram for bookseller integration, but the imprint offers no public API or developer tools. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce through eisenbrauns.org with institutional distribution through Ingram (wholesale and retail) and an exclusive Wiley distribution arrangement covering Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa. Marketing channels include the Ancient News email newsletter, printed and digital academic catalogs, and conference presence. The company is owned and operated within Penn State University Press and serves academic libraries, university departments, independent scholars, and graduate students in its niche disciplines.

Name

Eisenbraun

Legal name

Eisenbrauns

Website

https://eisenbrauns.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eisenbrauns is a niche academic publishing imprint of Penn State University Press specializing in scholarly books and journals on biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and archaeology, serving academic libraries, university departments, and independent scholars globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scholarly Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanities & Arts Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic & Scholarly Journals Publishing (Peer-Reviewed) (MPAJABAC), Research Monographs & University Press Publishing (MPAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Scholarly book publishing
• Academic monographs
• Biblical studies publishing
• Ancient Near Eastern studies
• Archaeology publications

Headquarters

HQ city

University Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Sale of scholarly books directly to customers and through distribution partners. Revenue generated from individual book purchases across multiple formats (hardcover, paperback).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eisenbrauns publishes peer-reviewed academic books (monographs, edited volumes, reference works) and journals focused on biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, and ancient history. Operating as an imprint of Penn State University Press, it sells physical books (hardcover and paperback) and journal subscriptions directly and through distribution partners.

Product overview

Eisenbrauns is an academic publishing imprint of Penn State University Press specializing in scholarly books and journals in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and archaeology. The core offerings consist of academic monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed journals (such as the Bulletin for Biblical Research and JEMAHS), available through direct purchase or via distribution partners. Supporting services include exam/desk copy requests for instructors, review copy requests for publications, ONIX 3.0 metadata feeds for bookseller integration, author event coordination, and a newsletter archive. The company operates primarily as a traditional academic publisher without a public API or AI-powered features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Books (Scholarly Publications) Peer-reviewed academic monographs, edited volumes, and reference works in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, and related fields, published in series and as standalone titles for professors, researchers, students, and academic libraries.
• Peer-Reviewed Academic Journals Peer-reviewed academic journals covering Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and ancient Near Eastern studies, sold via subscriptions with pricing, permissions, and ethics policies available.
• Exam Copy Service Complimentary examination copies provided to instructors evaluating titles for course adoption, with a separate desk copy process for confirmed course adoptions.
• Review Copy Requests Review copies supplied to editors of academic review outlets, with circulation and frequency information recorded for the publication.
• Metadata Feeds (ONIX 3.0) Weekly updated metadata feeds in ONIX 3.0 format distributed directly and via Ingram and other book distributors for bookseller integration.
• Author Event Coordination Coordination of author appearances for talks, book signings, and lectures with logistics support, publicity, and 50% discount on books purchased for events.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Penn State University PressflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEisenbrauns operates as an imprint of Penn State University Press, providing academic publishing infrastructure, distribution networks, and institutional credibility.
• IngramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary book distribution partner for wholesale and retail distribution of Eisenbrauns titles.
• WileycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Europe, UK, Middle East, and Africa regions for Eisenbrauns publications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Walter de Gruyter: Large established academic publisher with significant biblical, theological, and ancient studies lists. Overlaps with Eisenbrauns in subject area and journal publishing, but operates at much broader scale and portfolio diversity.
• Cambridge University Press: Major university press publishing in theology, religious studies, and archaeology. Comparable as a university-press imprint model, with overlapping scholarly customers though broader scope and far larger scale.
• Oxford University Press: Largest university press with extensive biblical studies, archaeology, and ancient history catalogs. Comparable as a university-press publisher serving the same scholarly customer segments, though at vastly greater scale.

Regional players

• Penn State University Press: Parent organization of Eisenbrauns and a broader academic publisher with adjacent humanities and religious studies lists. Directly comparable business model as a university press with overlapping editorial and distribution infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Mohr Siebeck: German academic publisher specializing in theology, biblical studies, and ancient history. Comparable to Eisenbrauns in its monograph-heavy, peer-reviewed scholarly publishing model targeting similar academic customers.
• Brill Publishers: Leiden-based academic publisher with a strong portfolio in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern languages, and archaeology. Brill is the closest direct competitor to Eisenbrauns in the same niche monograph and journal segments.
• Peeters Publishers: Belgian academic publisher producing monographs and journals in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and classical studies. Directly comparable niche focus, journal portfolio, and university-press-style scholarly audience.
• Bloomsbury T&T Clark: Academic imprint of Bloomsbury publishing biblical studies, theology, and religious studies monographs and journals. Direct peer with overlapping author pool, editorial focus, and customer base in biblical and theological scholarship.
• Baylor University Press: University press with a focused list in biblical studies, theology, and religion. Comparable niche positioning to Eisenbrauns as a smaller university press imprint serving similar scholarly customers in religious studies.

Others

• Eisenbrauns is hosted on the Scholarly Publishing Collective: The Penn State University Press-hosted digital platform where Eisenbrauns journals are distributed. Functions as the digital distribution infrastructure analogous to what larger competitors operate, enabling journal subscription and open access delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eisenbrauns-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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