Edizioni Artestampa

What Edizioni Artestampa does

Edizioni Artestampa (legal entity Artestampa Edizioni srl) is a privately held Italian publishing house headquartered in Modena, Emilia-Romagna. It publishes a diversified catalog of printed books spanning trains and railways, trekking guides, food and gastronomy, local and national history, fiction across multiple genres, children's books, essays, poetry, automotive, photographic narratives, art and cultural heritage, and music and theater. Pricing per title ranges from approximately €18 to €72, with several themed book series (collane) including Quaderni del Risorgimento, Il Cinquecento dall'Italia all'Europa, Figurae, and AEMILIA.

The company's commercial operation is centered on a direct-to-consumer WooCommerce storefront on WordPress, accepting PayPal, cash on delivery (Italy only), and bank transfer. Orders within Italy deliver in 2–6 working days; international shipping is offered with customs duties paid by the recipient and explicit exclusions for Russia and Argentina. The publisher supplements online sales with an active in-person event program — author book presentations and discussions held at regional cultural venues including Libreria Ubik (Modena), Libreria Castello di Carta (Vignola), Bagno Capo Hoorn (Lido delle Nazioni), and Biblioteca Comunale di Sestola — under recurring series such as 'Appuntamenti in Appennino'. The brand trademarks are owned by Roberta Maglio and licensed to Artestampa Edizioni srl; no institutional investors or external funding are evident.

The underlying technology stack is standard small-business e-commerce infrastructure rather than proprietary publishing technology: WordPress + WooCommerce, Google Analytics for traffic analysis, JetPack for advertising, Help Scout for customer support, and social media integrations with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Marketing is multi-channel, combining website, email newsletter, organic social, event programming, and basic SEO via product page optimization. The business serves a horizontal consumer segment — primarily Italian general book readers — with secondary engagement from international buyers, hobbyists (trains, trekking), and regional/local-interest readers.

Name

Edizioni Artestampa

Legal name

Artestampa Edizioni srl

Website

https://edizioniartestampa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edizioni Artestampa (Artestampa Edizioni srl) is a privately held Italian independent publishing house based in Modena, selling a diverse catalog of niche and regional-interest books directly to consumers via its WooCommerce e-commerce site and regional author events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313), Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.) (MPAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure Books Publishing (MPAJAAAH), Humor, Gift & Specialty Format Books (Journals, Coloring, etc.) (MPAJAAAN), Children’s Nonfiction Educational (Science, History, Nature) (EDAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Independent book publishing
• Italian publishing house
• Railway book publishing
• Trekking guide publishing
• Regional history publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Modena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: One-time sale of physical books (paperback and hardcover) directly to consumers through the company's e-commerce website. Customers can browse the catalog, add items to cart, and complete purchases online with various payment methods. Books are shipped to customers' addresses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Edizioni Artestampa is an Italian independent publishing house based in Modena that publishes and sells a diverse catalog of physical books (paperback and hardcover) across multiple genres including fiction, history, essays, poetry, children's books, trekking guides, railway publications, food culture, art, cultural heritage, and photographic narratives. The publisher distributes books directly to consumers through its WooCommerce-based e-commerce website and at author events held at partner bookstores and libraries throughout the Emilia-Romagna region.

Product overview

Edizioni Artestampa is an Italian publishing house based in Modena offering a diverse catalog of printed books across multiple categories including trains/railways, trekking guides, food/culinary, history, fiction (novels, thrillers, fantasy, biographies), children's books, essays/non-fiction, poetry, automotive, photo stories, art/cultural heritage, music/theater, and photo prints. The company also publishes English-language editions. Notable recent releases include 'Le vittime del mostro di Modena' (true crime), 'Cammino dei Mulini e delle Acque' (trekking guide), 'Carabinieri nella Storia' (historical non-fiction), and various fiction titles. They operate an e-commerce website for direct sales with payment options including PayPal, cash on delivery, and bank transfer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Collana Quaderni del Risorgimento: Book series dedicated to the Italian Risorgimento period
• Collana Il Cinquecento dall'Italia all'Europa
• Collana Figurae
• Collana AEMILIA

Products and services

• Treni e Ferrovie (Trains and Railways) A book collection dedicated to trains and railways, including titles such as 'E.402B / E.403 – Velocità, potenza e poliedricità' (€72) and 'Cara Faentina – Rinascita di una linea' (€64), targeted at railway enthusiasts and hobbyists.
• Guide Trekking (Trekking Guides) Interactive trekking and cycling guides, including 'Cammino dei Mulini e delle Acque – 7 tappe ad anello', a cultural-naturalistic and gastronomic hiking itinerary starting from Bologna.
• Food Publications Culinary publications including 'La Cucina Bulgara – Le mie ricette preferite' (€30) and themed collections such as 'Confraternita del gnocco d'oro' and 'Sul bere e sul mangiare', targeting food culture readers.
• Storia (History) Historical publications covering Resistance and fascism history, Modena history, 20th century history, and themed series including 'Quaderni del Risorgimento' and 'Il cinquecento dall'Italia all'Europa'. Includes titles such as 'Carabinieri nella Storia'.
• Narrativa (Fiction) Fiction offerings across historical novels, coming-of-age novels, modern/contemporary novels, romance, travel/adventure, fantasy, biographies, mysteries/thrillers, short stories, and paperback editions, including titles like 'Il Narratore di Suicidi' (€18) and 'Le Vittime del Mostro di Modena'.
• Ragazzi (Children/Youth) Children's publications including coloring albums ('Album da colorare') and illustrated books ('Libri illustrati') aimed at young readers.
• Saggistica (Essays/Non-fiction) Non-fiction works covering politics/economics/society, religion/spirituality (including 'Collana Figurae'), sports, environment, philosophy/didactics, science/medicine/health, and wellness.
• Poesia (Poetry) Poetry publications.
• Racconti Fotografici (Photo Stories) Photographic narrative publications including 'Modena e dintorni' (Modena and surroundings) and 'Vite e luoghi' (Lives and places).
• Arte e Beni Culturali (Art and Cultural Heritage) Art and cultural heritage publications including Accademia Nazionale di Scienze Lettere e Arti Modena works, 'Collana AEMILIA', Centro Studi Storici Nonantolani, contemporary art, and art/territory topics.
• Stampe Fotografiche (Photo Prints) Photographic prints including Stampe Modena Antica (Ancient Modena), Stampe Modena Contemporanea, and Stampe Treni (Trains) collections.
• Edizioni in Inglese (English Editions) Publications available in the English language for international readers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Libreria Ubik (Modena)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBookstore partnership for book presentations and sales. Located at Via dei Tintori, 22 - 41121 Modena MO. Hosted multiple author events including book launches and discussions.
• Libreria Castello di Carta (Vignola)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBookstore partnership for author events. Located at Via Belloi, 1/B - 41058 Vignola (MO). Hosted book presentations and author dialogues.
• Bagno Capo Hoorn (Lido delle Nazioni)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeach establishment venue partnership hosting summer author events and book presentations. Located at Viale Canarie, 7 - 44029 Lido delle Nazioni (Fe).
• Biblioteca Comunale di SestolaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic library venue for 'Appuntamenti in Appennino' (Apennine Appointments) series of literary events featuring local authors. Located at Via del Macello 10, Sestola.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rizzoli Education / Rizzoli: Major Italian general-interest publisher with broad fiction, non-fiction, illustrated, and lifestyle catalogs. Comparable as a large incumbent Italian publisher operating across similar non-fiction categories such as food, lifestyle, and local/Italian culture.
• Feltrinelli Editore: One of Italy's largest general publishers with broad fiction, non-fiction, and academic catalogs, plus a national bookstore chain. Comparable as a major Italian publisher operating in the same overall book market though at significantly larger scale.
• Hoepli: Historic Milan-based Italian publisher and bookseller with strong technical, educational, and non-fiction lists. Comparable as an established Italian publisher with a similarly broad non-fiction and reference orientation, though at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Edizioni SUR: Rome-based independent Italian publisher of literary fiction, essays, and graphic novels. Comparable as a smaller independent Italian publisher with a curated, design-aware catalog.
• Sellerio Editore: Independent Italian publisher based in Palermo known for niche literary fiction, mystery/crime series (Montalbano), and distinctive catalog positioning. Comparable to Artestampa as a mid-sized independent Italian publisher with strong author relationships and genre depth.
• Minimum Fax: Rome-based independent Italian publisher focused on contemporary literary fiction, translation, and essays. Comparable as a privately-held Italian literary publisher competing through editorial curation.
• Marcos y Marcos: Milan-based independent Italian publisher of literary fiction and translation. Comparable as an independent Italian publisher with a similar size profile and author-driven editorial focus.
• Edizioni E/O: Rome-based independent Italian publisher with a strong translation and international fiction catalog. Comparable as a privately-held Italian publisher of literary and translated fiction with curated editorial vision.
• Iperborea: Milan-based independent Italian publisher specializing in Northern European literature translation. Comparable as an independent Italian publisher with a thematic niche focus and a catalog-driven brand identity.
• Adelphi Edizioni: Independent Italian publisher renowned for high-quality essays, philosophy, and translated literature. Comparable as an Italian independent publisher competing on editorial distinctiveness rather than mass-market scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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