Paesi Edizioni

What Paesi Edizioni does

Paesi Edizioni S.R.L. is an independent Italian publishing house founded in 2017 and headquartered in Rome at Piazza Gentile Da Fabriano, 3. The company specializes in geopolitical analysis, political commentary, international affairs, contemporary history, and literary fiction, publishing almost exclusively in Italian with occasional translated titles. It operates a multi-series catalog organized into 12+ branded editorial collections (collane) including Montesquieu (political/social analysis), Machiavelli (geopolitics and international security), Babilonia (Africa, Latin America, international affairs), Intrigo (espionage thrillers), I Quarti (narrative fiction), Ipazia (literature), Città Geopolitiche (city-focused geopolitics), Hic sunt Leones (history), Atlantide (historical narratives), Archimede (contemporary history), and Schopenhauer (philosophy). Beyond books, the company publishes Babilon Magazine (babilonmagazine.it), runs the annual Festival della Geopolitica, offers educational courses (I Corsi), and provides professional editorial services (Service Editoriale) and foreign rights licensing.

The company's revenue derives from three primary streams: direct-to-consumer book sales (physical and e-books) through its proprietary website and Amazon marketplace; professional editorial services for external authors and publishers; and foreign rights licensing. Physical books are priced between €10–20 and e-books between €5.99–9.99, with active promotional discounting of 25–50% and free domestic shipping on orders over €25. Marketing runs through the website, newsletter, Instagram, and a circuit of literary festivals and book presentation events across Italy. Distribution handles physical and digital inventory through the company's own e-commerce, Amazon, and Italian physical bookstores. The company has no proprietary technology platform — its digital infrastructure is a standard e-commerce build with Google Analytics, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Maps integrations.

The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, holding structure, venture capital, or private equity backing, and employs approximately 10 people. Leadership is anchored by co-founder Rocco Bellantone, who also coordinates the magazine and e-book sector and serves as editor-in-chief of Babilon. The customer base is almost entirely end-consumer — Italian readers interested in geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs — with no enterprise customers, B2B anchor accounts, or institutional subscribers disclosed.

Name

Paesi Edizioni

Legal name

Paesi Edizioni S.R.L.

Website

https://paesiedizioni.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paesi Edizioni is an independent Italian publishing house specializing in geopolitics, political analysis, international affairs, and literary fiction through 12+ book series, a geopolitics magazine, and an annual festival, serving Italian readers interested in current events.

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Politics, Current Affairs & Social Commentary Publishing (MPAJAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Public Policy Publishing (Regulations, Gazettes, Legislative Tracking) (MPAJACAI), General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJAAAA)

Keywords

• Geopolitical publishing
• Italian book publisher
• International affairs books
• Political analysis books
• Editorial services publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma, RM

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Book Sales (Physical): Sale of physical books through direct website sales and distribution to bookstores. Books are priced between €10-20 for most titles, with e-book versions available at lower price points (€5-10).
2. E-book Sales: Digital versions of books sold through the company website and Amazon. E-book prices typically range from €5.99 to €9.99.
3. Editorial Services: The company offers 'Service Editoriale' (Editorial Services) as a separate business line, providing professional publishing services to other organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paesi Edizioni is an Italian publishing house that produces and sells physical books and e-books across 12+ themed series (collane) covering geopolitics, international affairs, political analysis, contemporary history, espionage thrillers, and fiction. Beyond publishing, the company operates Service Editoriale (editorial services for authors and publishers), Foreign Rights (international rights licensing), publishes Babilon Magazine, and runs the annual Festival della Geopolitica. Books are sold direct via the company website, through Amazon, and via Italian physical bookstores.

Product overview

Paesi Edizioni is an Italian publishing house specializing in geopolitical analysis, political science, history, and literary fiction. The company operates as a multi-series publisher with a portfolio of 12+ distinct book collections (collane) including Montesquieu (political/social analysis), Machiavelli (geopolitics/international security), Babilonia (Africa/Latin America), I Quarti (narrative fiction), Intrigo (espionage thrillers), Atlantide (historical narratives), Archimede (contemporary history), Ipazia (literature), Hic sunt Leones (history), Città Geopolitiche (city-focused geopolitics), Beatrix, and Schopenhauer. Beyond books, the company publishes Babilon Magazine (geopolitics), offers editorial services, manages the Festival della Geopolitica, provides international foreign rights licensing, and operates online sales through its e-commerce platform and Amazon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Montesquieu series Political and social analysis book series covering US politics, European affairs, Venezuela, international relations, Italian politics, Church and society, and current affairs. Notable titles include 'America Contro', 'Fascisti d'America', 'Yes We Trump', 'Europa quo vadis', and 'Naziland'. Targeted at Italian readers interested in political commentary.
• Machiavelli series Geopolitics and international security book series focusing on the Middle East, North Africa, terrorism, intelligence, and global conflicts. Titles include 'Medio Oriente e Nord Africa', 'Il mondo dopo lo Stato Islamico', 'Arabia Saudita', and 'L'ultimo muro d'Europa'. For Italian readers interested in international security analysis.
• I Quarti series Narrative fiction and literary works series featuring novels and stories. Titles include 'Parioli', 'Daua', and 'Diablo'. For readers of Italian literary fiction.
• Archimede series Contemporary history and economics book series covering economic analysis, sports atlases, and philosophical explorations. Titles include 'Nuovo Atlante Sportivo', 'Il prezzo della guerra', and 'Filosofi e tiranni'. For readers interested in contemporary history and economics.
• Ipazia series Literature and fiction book series featuring novels across various genres. Titles include 'Siriana', 'Via Lattea civico tre', and 'Dovrei sapere perché'. For readers of Italian literary fiction.
• Intrigo series Spy novels and thriller book series focusing on intelligence operations, espionage, and international intrigue. Titles include 'Il negoziatore', 'Condor Nero', 'Spie Atomiche', and 'Delitto Diplomatico'. For readers of espionage and thriller fiction.
• Atlantide series Historical narratives and biographical works book series. Notable titles include 'Oriana Fallaci. Punto e basta' and current affairs coverage. For readers interested in history and biographies.
• Babilonia series Africa, Latin America, and international affairs book series covering Venezuela, the Middle East, and geopolitical issues. Titles include 'Ottobre Nero', 'Intanto a Caracas', 'Beirut au revoir', and 'Africani brava gente'. For readers interested in these regions.
• Hic sunt Leones series History and contemporary analysis book series. Titles include 'È colpa mia' about Margherita Sarfatti, 'Tecnodestra', and 'Achtung!'. For readers of historical and contemporary political analysis.
• Città Geopolitiche series City-focused geopolitical analysis book series examining specific cities and their geopolitical significance. Titles include 'Kharkiv', 'Groenlandia/Nuuk', 'Damasco', 'Sarajevo', and 'Istanbul'. For readers interested in city-level geopolitical analysis.
• Beatrix series Book series in the Paesi Edizioni collection catalog.
• Schopenhauer series Philosophy book series named after philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer.
• Babilon Magazine Geopolitics magazine published by Paesi Edizioni, accessible at www.babilonmagazine.it.
• Foreign Rights International rights licensing service for selling publishing rights to foreign publishers.
• Service Editoriale Editorial services offered by Paesi Edizioni for authors and publishers.
• Festival della Geopolitica Annual festival organized by Paesi Edizioni focusing on geopolitics topics.
• I Corsi Educational courses offered by Paesi Edizioni.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon serves as a marketplace distribution channel for Paesi Edizioni books, both physical copies and e-books. This partnership extends the publisher's reach beyond their direct e-commerce website to Amazon's customer base.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Laterza: Historic Italian publisher with a deep catalog in political philosophy, history, and current affairs — competes for the same Italian essay-reading audience that Paesi Edizioni targets.
• Carocci editore: Rome-based Italian academic and professional publisher with strong coverage in political science, sociology, and humanities — overlaps with Paesi Edizioni's essay and political commentary titles.
• Donzelli Editore: Rome-based independent Italian publisher specializing in political and cultural non-fiction, history, and current affairs essay-style books — a direct comparable in editorial positioning and Italian footprint.
• Edizioni Il Mulino: Bologna-based Italian publisher strongly focused on political science, sociology, history, and public policy — the closest direct peer in scope and reader overlap to Paesi Edizioni's Montesquieu and Babilonia series.
• Edizioni e/o: Rome-based Italian publisher active in fiction and translated political/cultural non-fiction — comparable as an independent Italian house with international author translation activity, mirroring Paesi Edizioni's Ipazia/I Quarti fiction series.
• Limes - Rivista Italiana di Geopolitica: Italy's leading geopolitics magazine and associated book publishing operation; the most direct comparable to Paesi Edizioni's Babilon Magazine and Machiavelli geopolitical series.

Emerging players

• Formiche: Italian policy, intelligence, and geopolitics publication with an associated book program — direct peer in intelligence/espionage and policy content overlapping Paesi Edizioni's Intrigo and Machiavelli series.

Broad incumbents

• Marsilio Editori: Venice-based Italian publisher covering fiction, politics, and contemporary history — broader portfolio but overlapping audience and distribution channels with Paesi Edizioni.
• Adelphi Edizioni: Italian publisher of literary and intellectual non-fiction including political and historical essays — comparable editorial positioning in essay-style publishing but a more literary/cultural orientation.
• Feltrinelli Editore: Major Italian general trade publisher with a substantial political, historical, and current affairs catalog — a broader incumbent that overlaps with Paesi Edizioni's essay titles but at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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