Editions Mardaga

What Editions Mardaga does

Editions Mardaga is an independent Belgian book publisher that operates today as part of Groupe Lemaitre Publishing, headquartered in Brussels. Founded in 1966 by Pierre Mardaga, the group publishes non-fiction titles that combine scientific rigor with practical, actionable guidance, primarily in human sciences, with subsequent extensions into management and health. The group is led by CEO Thibault Léonard and staffed by 7 collaborators working across publishing, editorial, and distribution functions.

The group operates three specialized imprints: Editions Mardaga (human sciences, founded 1966); La Renaissance du Livre, a Brussels-based publisher with origins dating to 1908 known internationally for editorial quality and which also houses the historical catalogs of André Versaille éditeur, éditions Luc Pire, and De Rouck Publishing; and Les éditions du Perron (art books on history, heritage, urban planning, tourism, industrial history, and nature, founded 1982). La Renaissance du Livre and éditions du Perron were acquired in 2023. Across the group, 2,854 titles have been published since 1908, with 832 currently available through the catalog, contributed to by approximately 1,485 authors.

Revenue is generated through traditional publishing mechanics: acquisition of manuscripts, in-house editing and production, and sale of physical and digital editions via retail distribution in Belgium and French-speaking European markets, supplemented by the group's own Livre-moi direct catalog platform. Pricing is set per title and channel and is not publicly disclosed. The business is privately held with no external institutional funding, no public listing, and no disclosed technology platform beyond standard web presence and the Livre-moi storefront.

Name

Editions Mardaga

Legal name

Groupe Lemaitre Publishing

Website

https://groupe.editionsmardaga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Groupe Lemaitre Publishing (Editions Mardaga) is a Brussels-based independent book publisher operating three imprints (Mardaga, La Renaissance du Livre, éditions du Perron) that publishes practical human-sciences, heritage, and art titles for general readers and expert authors across Belgium and French-speaking European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Market & Paperback Publishing (MPAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanities & Arts Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAE), Hardcover & Premium Editions Publishing (MPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Book publishing
• Human sciences
• Art book publishing
• Heritage publishing
• Editorial services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oudergem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Book sales: Traditional book publishing and sales model. The company publishes titles across multiple imprints (Mardaga, Renaissance du Livre, Editions du Perron) and sells physical and digital books through retail distribution and direct catalog access.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Editions Mardaga is a Belgian book publishing house founded in 1966, operating three imprints: Mardaga (human sciences), Renaissance du Livre (general publishing), and Editions du Perron (art books and heritage). The company publishes, edits, designs, and distributes books authored by a roster of 1,485 authors across an active catalog of 832 titles. The imprints are distributed through the Livre-moi platform and traditional retail channels.

Product overview

Groupe Lemaitre Publishing operates as a unified publishing group encompassing three distinct sub-brands: Editions Mardaga (human sciences, founded 1966), La Renaissance du Livre (general publishing from Brussels, origins 1908), and Editions du Perron (art books on history and heritage, founded 1982). Together they have published over 2,854 titles since 1908 with approximately 832 titles currently available in their catalog. The group acquired La Renaissance du Livre and Editions du Perron in 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• André Versaille éditeur: Brand catalog now part of La Renaissance du Livre
• éditions Luc Pire
• De Rouck Publishing

Products and services

• Mardaga Imprint Flagship imprint specializing in human sciences books, publishing works by experts and academics in accessible formats for general readers.
• Renaissance du Livre Imprint General publishing imprint acquired in 2023, broadening the publisher's portfolio beyond specialized human sciences into broader reader audiences.
• Editions du Perron Imprint Art book and heritage publishing imprint acquired in 2023, specializing in illustrated and culturally significant publications.
• Livre-moi Distribution Platform Digital distribution platform used by Editions Mardaga and its imprints to distribute published titles through online retail channels.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Renaissance du LivrecoreOthers · 1 January 2023Renaissance du Livre, an independent publishing house based in Brussels with origins dating back to 1908, was acquired by Groupe Lemaitre Publishing in 2023. The company is internationally recognized for editorial quality and publishes engaged works from recognized experts. It also houses catalogs from André Versaille éditeur, éditions Luc Pire, and De Rouck Publishing.
• Editions du PerroncoreOthers · 1 January 2023Editions du Perron, a Belgian publishing house founded in 1982 specializing in art books on history and heritage topics (particularly Liège-related), urban planning, tourism, industrial history, and nature, was acquired by Groupe Lemaitre Publishing in 2023.

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Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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