Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds

What Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds does

Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds B.V. is an independently held Dutch publishing house headquartered in Amsterdam (Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 130-H) with a headcount of six employees. The company specializes in non-fiction titles in Dutch across psychology, mental health, mindfulness, health, popular science, philosophy, parenting, history, and culture, and operates exclusively in the Benelux Dutch-speaking market (Netherlands and Flanders). Its catalog is heavily weighted toward Dutch translations of internationally recognized authors — including originators of major therapeutic modalities such as MBCT (Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mark Williams), ACT (Steven Hayes), CBT (Aaron Beck, Judith Beck), DBT, and schema therapy — alongside popular-science authors such as Daniel M. Davis, Tim Spector, Marcus du Sautoy, Charles Darwin, and Odd Arne Westad.

The publisher produces both physical paperback and hardcover editions and digital e-books, and selectively offers classic titles as free downloadable PDFs. Physical books are priced primarily in the €20–€30 range for general titles and up to €59.95 for professional/clinical editions; e-books start at approximately €7.99. There is no proprietary technology platform or direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront — sales are routed through Bol.com as the primary online retail partner, with additional e-book distribution via Apple Books, Bruna.nl, and Libris, and physical distribution through the broader Dutch book trade. The go-to-market relies on organic social channels (BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), an email newsletter, theme-site content marketing, and earned media in Dutch press (NRC Handelsblad, Trouw, De Volkskrant).

Revenue mechanics are one-time license sales across a broad catalog of consumer self-help and professional clinical titles. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or ownership changes. A 2012 Silver Tulip trade award for "Ik was altijd heel slecht in wiskunde" is the only documented recognition in the source material. Management team, subsidiaries, M&A history, and financial disclosures are not present in the available data.

Name

Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds

Legal name

Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds B.V.

Website

https://nieuwezijds.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds is an independently held, six-employee Dutch publisher based in Amsterdam that issues Dutch-language translations of psychology, mental health, mindfulness, health, and popular-science books for the Benelux market, distributed primarily through Bol.com and other third-party retail channels.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical book sales: Sale of printed paperback and hardcover books across categories including psychology, health, science, self-help, and mindfulness. Books are distributed through Bol.com and the broader Dutch book trade.
2. E-book sales: Digital editions of books sold through Bol.com, Apple Books, Bruna.nl, and Libris. E-book editions are priced lower than physical books (e.g., €7.99 for Over het ontstaan van soorten).
3. Free PDF downloads: Several classic titles (Over het ontstaan van soorten, De afstamming van de mens) are available as free downloadable PDFs, likely serving as audience-building and brand reinforcement tools rather than primary revenue generators.

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Core offering

Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds is a Dutch publishing house that publishes and distributes non-fiction books in Dutch across psychology, mental health, mindfulness, health, science, philosophy, and self-help categories. The publisher produces both translated works by international authors and original Dutch titles, available in physical paperback and e-book formats, including clinical handbooks for therapists and accessible self-help books for general readers.

Product overview

Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds is a Dutch publishing house specializing in non-fiction books across several thematic categories including psychology, mental health, mindfulness, health, science, philosophy, and self-help. The publisher produces both translated works by international authors and original Dutch publications. Key categories include Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) books, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resources, self-help workbooks, popular science books on topics like immunology and evolution, and books on health topics such as nutrition, diabetes, and menopause. Notable authors include Mark Williams, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Daniel M. Davis, Charles Darwin, Tim Spector, Marcus du Sautoy, and Louise Newson. The books are distributed through retailers like Bol.com and are available in both physical and digital formats.

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Products and services

• De auto, de geit en de wiskunde A book by Jan Beuving and Ionica Smeets exploring mathematical puzzles, including the classic Monty Hall problem.
• Het ADHD-werkboek voor kinderen A workbook by Lawrence E. Shapiro helping children with ADHD develop concentration, social, and self-management skills through daily ten-minute exercises.
• Gevangen in een gewelddadige relatie A book by Erica Pugliese (with a foreword by Arnoud Arntz) examining psychological mechanisms behind staying in violent relationships and the role of pathological effective dependency.
• Fermenteren A book by Tim Spector revealing the science behind fermentation and how fermented foods improve the microbiome.
• Het ontstaan van taal A book by Madeleine Beekman proposing that language evolved from joint child-rearing among early humans.
• De naderende storm A book by Yale historian Odd Arne Westad examining parallels between current times and the pre-WWI era and lessons for preventing catastrophe.
• Blauwdrukken A book by Marcus du Sautoy revealing the mathematical blueprints hidden in art, music, literature, and nature.
• Zeven hoofdzonden A book by Guy Leschziner exploring the neurological and psychological basis of the seven deadly sins.
• Voor de zekerheid A book by Martin N. Seif and Sally M. Winston offering CBT-based skills to overcome anxiety about uncertainty and compulsive checking.
• Bescherm jezelf A book by immunologist Daniel M. Davis separating facts from myths about the immune system and offering evidence-based health advice.
• Het borderlinewerkboek A workbook by Daniel J. Fox providing a step-by-step guide based on DBT, ACT, CBT, and interpersonal therapy for managing borderline personality disorder.
• Perimenopauze & menopauze A comprehensive guide by Louise Newson on perimenopause and menopause, breaking taboos and informing women about their options.
• Immuun A book by Daniel M. Davis exploring the immune system's role in fighting disease and how recent insights open new perspectives on medicine and health.
• Cognitieve gedragstherapie (third edition) An authoritative practical manual for cognitive behavioral therapy covering treatment planning, session structuring, and evidence-based techniques, priced at €59.95 for professional use.
• Mindfulness A practical guide by Mark Williams and Danny Penman for finding peace in a hectic world, based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
• Uit je hoofd, in het leven A book by Steven C. Hayes introducing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for living a meaningful life despite psychological challenges.
• Over het ontstaan van soorten Charles Darwin's classic work on evolution by natural selection, translated by Ludo Hellemans, also available as free PDF download.
• Beck's dieetoplossing A book by Judith S. Beck using cognitive therapy techniques for permanent weight loss through mindset change.
• Mindfulness en bevrijding van depressie A book by J. Mark G. Williams, John D. Teasdale, Zindel V. Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn on using mindfulness to prevent depression relapse.

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bol.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBol.com serves as the primary online retail partner for Uitgeverij Nieuwezijds, hosting dedicated product pages for all published titles with direct purchase links. The publisher uses Bol.com affiliate/partner links throughout its website. The partnership appears to be a standard commercial distribution relationship.

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Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/176685869022432
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uitgeverij-nieuwezijds
• Instagraminstagram.com/uitgeverijnieuwezijds

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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