Computer Press
CPress is a Czech trade publishing imprint within the Albatros Media group, publishing more than 1,500 popular non-fiction and fiction titles across 20+ categories for general consumers in the Czech and Slovak markets, including licensed titles from Marvel, LEGO, and Disney.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersBrno, Czechia
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Computer Press does
CPress is a Czech trade publishing imprint that publishes popular non-fiction and fiction for general consumers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The catalog spans more than 20 product categories, including children's literature, young adult fiction, cookbooks, travel guides, history and military, auto-moto, health and lifestyle, hobby and crafts, business and economics, technology and science, art and culture, education and pedagogy, comics and manga, textbooks, calendars, and gift publications. CPress also publishes licensed titles from globally recognized brands — Marvel, LEGO, and Disney — which anchor its children's and young adult segments. Since the CPress brand was established in 2005, its 8-person editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Roman Bureš, has produced more than 1,500 titles.
The imprint operates as one brand within the Albatros Media a.s. group, a major Czech publishing conglomerate that has integrated more than 20 publisher imprints and the Palmknihy e-book platform. Computer Press (the legal predecessor) was founded in 1997, and the CPress brand and its parent were absorbed into the Albatros Media group in autumn 2010. Editorial work is performed in Brno, while the parent company's registered seat is in Prague. CPress is therefore not an independent operating company in a structural sense, but a managed imprint within a larger diversified group.
The business model is unit-pricing trade publishing: revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical books and digital e-books, with prices varying by title (e.g., 399 Kč for a health/weight-loss title). Distribution is omnichannel: own e-commerce at Albatrosmedia.cz (Czech Republic) and Albatrosmedia.sk (Slovakia), the third-party Palmknihy.cz e-book platform, the Restorio.cz catalog/search platform, and physical bookstores reached through the broader Albatros Media distribution network. Marketing is primarily organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), email newsletter, and cross-promotion across the Albatros Media group of imprints. The customer base is a long-tail of individual general consumers; no enterprise or institutional customer concentration is evident.
Computer Press firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Computer Press
- Legal name
- Albatros Media a.s.
- Website
- https://cpress.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- CPress is a Czech trade publishing imprint within the Albatros Media group, publishing more than 1,500 popular non-fiction and fiction titles across 20+ categories for general consumers in the Czech and Slovak markets, including licensed titles from Marvel, LEGO, and Disney.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Computer Press industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Book Publishing
- NAICS
- Book Publishers (51313)
- SIC
- Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure Books Publishing (MPAJAAAH), Children’s Subscription & Book Club Publishing (MPAJAFAO), Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.) (MPAJAAAB)
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Where Computer Press is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brno
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Computer Press business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Book sales: CPress generates revenue through the sale of physical and digital books across diverse categories including popular non-fiction, fiction for children and adults, and licensed titles.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual book purchases |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Computer Press product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CPress publishes popular non-fiction and fiction books across more than 20 categories for general consumers in the Czech and Slovak markets, including children's literature, cookbooks, travel guides, history, military, auto-moto, health and lifestyle, hobby and crafts, technology, art, and education. The publisher produces both original Czech works and translated international titles, including licensed publications from major global brands such as Marvel, LEGO, and Disney, with more than 1,500 titles published by its seven-member editorial team.
Product overview
CPress is a Czech publishing house that is part of Albatros Media a.s. Founded in 2005 as part of Computer Press and becoming part of the Albatros Media group in 2010. The company publishes popular non-fiction literature across diverse fields including history, military, travel, cooking, children's books, health, hobby, auto-moto, nature, art, and technology. They publish fiction for both children and adults, as well as licensed titles from major brands like Marvel, LEGO, and Disney. CPress operates as a broad-based book publisher with a seven-member editorial team led by editor-in-chief Roman Bureš, having published over 1,500 titles. The company focuses on translated international works as well as collaborations with popular Czech authors and bloggers. Key product categories span: children's literature and non-fiction, young adult, cookbooks, travel guides, history/military, auto-moto, health/lifestyle, hobby/crafts, business/economics, technology/science, art/culture, education/pedagogy, comics, textbooks, calendars, and licensed publications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CPress Book Publishing General book publishing across diverse genres including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, cookbooks, travel guides, history, military, hobby, auto-moto, health, nature, art, and more for general consumers in the Czech and Slovak markets.
- Children's Literature Beletrie pro děti (children's fiction) including fairy tales, picture books, activity books, coloring books, comics, and educational materials for children.
- Children's Non-Fiction Populárně-naučné pro děti (popular non-fiction for children) including encyclopedias, activity books, sticker books, puzzles, and educational content.
- Young Adult Books Young adult literature including YA fantasy, horror, mystery, thrillers, romance, sci-fi, dystopia, and contemporary fiction.
- Cookbooks and Cooking Kuchařky (cookbooks) including modern cookbooks, healthy eating guides, and specialty cooking books.
- Travel and Travel Guides Cestování (travel) including travel guides, travelogues, and destination-specific publications.
- History and Military Historie a military (history and military) including Czech history, world history, military topics, and factual literature.
- Auto-Moto Publications Auto-moto books including professional automotive literature, car salons, driving schools, motorcycles, oldtimers, and automotive history.
- Health and Lifestyle Zdraví a životní styl (health and lifestyle) including alternative medicine, medical topics, motherhood, modern woman, relationships, seniors, fitness, nutrition, and healthy living.
- Hobby and Crafts Hobby publications including home and garden, modeling, personalities, crafts, collecting, sports, and traditions.
- Art and Culture Umění a kultura (art and culture) including architecture, design, theater, film, music, and visual arts.
- Comics and Graphic Novels Komiks (comics) including general comics and manga publications.
- Licensed Publications (Marvel, LEGO, Disney) Licensed titles from major world brands including Marvel, LEGO, and Disney for children and young adult markets.
Quantifiable outcome
- 1500+ titles published with 8 editorial team members
Companies that use Computer Press
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Computer Press technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Computer Press partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Albatros Media a.s.coreCPress became part of Albatros Media group in autumn 2010. The brand operates as part of the Albatros Media publishing group which includes multiple publisher brands. CPress focuses on popular non-fiction and fiction titles.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Computer Press competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vyšehrad: Czech publishing house under Albatros Media with a broad non-fiction and literary catalog. Comparable trade publisher profile and shared group infrastructure.
- Fragment: Czech trade book publisher under Albatros Media publishing fiction and non-fiction for general audiences. Direct sister imprint with overlapping consumer target and shared distribution network.
- Egmont Czech Republic: Czech arm of Egmont Publishing focused on children's books, comics, and licensed content (including Disney). Directly comparable in the licensed children's publishing segment.
- Motto: Czech publisher under Albatros Media focused on popular non-fiction and lifestyle titles. Direct sister imprint competing for similar consumer segments within the same group.
- CooBoo: Czech publisher under Albatros Media with a young adult and new adult fiction focus. Closely comparable product mix (YA fantasy, romance, contemporary) and shared parent distribution.
- Albatros: Flagship children's publisher of the Albatros Media group. Direct sister imprint with overlapping children's titles and shared licensing-driven portfolio strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Grada Publishing: Major Czech publisher with strengths in professional, educational, and popular non-fiction. Overlaps with CPress in business, technology, and lifestyle categories.
- Penguin Random House Czech: Global trade publishing giant with localized Czech translations and imprints. Comparable in adult trade fiction and non-fiction translation pipeline competing in the same Czech market.
- Euromedia Group: One of the largest Czech publishing conglomerates (Knižní Klub, Ikar, Odeon, Universum). Broad incumbent with overlapping trade book catalog and similar multi-channel Czech/Slovak distribution.
Regional players
- Slovart: Major Slovak publisher and book distributor with broad trade catalog. Comparable in product mix and Slovak market presence, though operates from a Slovak base.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Computer Press social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Computer Press leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Computer Press funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Computer Press M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Computer Press
What does Computer Press do?
CPress publishes popular non-fiction and fiction books across more than 20 categories for general consumers in the Czech and Slovak markets, including children's literature, cookbooks, travel guides, history, military, auto-moto, health and lifestyle, hobby and crafts, technology, art, and education. The publisher produces both original Czech works and translated international titles, including licensed publications from major global brands such as Marvel, LEGO, and Disney, with more than 1,500 titles published by its seven-member editorial team.
Is Computer Press a public or private company?
Computer Press is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Computer Press founded?
Computer Press was founded in 2005.
Where is Computer Press based?
Computer Press is headquartered in Brno, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does Computer Press make money?
One revenue line is on record: book sales.
Who are Computer Press's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vyšehrad, Fragment, Egmont Czech Republic, Motto, CooBoo and Albatros. Broad incumbents are Grada Publishing, Penguin Random House Czech and Euromedia Group. Slovart is listed as a regional player.
Does Computer Press have an API?
No public API is recorded for Computer Press.
What industry is Computer Press in?
Computer Press's product category is Book Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJAAAA, General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction), with a secondary code of MPAJAAAH, Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure Books Publishing. Its NAICS code is 51313 and its SIC code is 2731.