editions de la cooperative

What editions de la cooperative does

Editions de la Coopérative is an independent French literary publishing house founded in 2015 and headquartered in Paris, structured as a SARL à capital variable (private limited company with variable capital). The publisher operates a curated catalog focused on poetry, literary fiction, translations, essays, memoirs, illustrated books, and bilingual editions, with approximately 40 titles released between 2015 and 2024. It serves a niche readership of French literary consumers, distributing exclusively through independent bookstores rather than mass-market or online channels.

The publisher's go-to-market relies on a single distribution partnership with Les Belles Lettres (BLDD), which routes its titles to the French independent bookstore network. Retail prices are positioned in the €12–€22 band, indicating a mid-market literary offering rather than either mass-market paperbacks or premium art editions. The team is small, led by Gérant Jean-Yves Masson—who also publishes his own works under the imprint—and co-editor Philippe Giraudon. The publisher has registered its trademark with the French national intellectual property office (INPI) and has earned press coverage in Le Monde des Livres, La Croix, and other literary publications, indicating recognition within French literary circles.

There is no evidence of a proprietary technology platform, digital distribution infrastructure, or AI tooling; the business operates on traditional print publishing economics. The company maintains an active release pipeline, with multiple titles announced for 2025 and a 2026 schedule that includes a first French translation of Hugo von Hofmannsthal and bilingual editions of works by Kathleen Raine. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, foreign expansion, or institutional investors are disclosed. The model is therefore organic and capital-light, with growth dependent on catalog expansion rather than scale catalysts.

Name

editions de la cooperative

Legal name

Editions de la Coopérative

Website

https://editionsdelacooperative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Editions de la Coopérative is an independent French literary publisher founded in 2015 in Paris, specializing in poetry, literary fiction, translations, and bilingual editions. It distributes exclusively through French independent bookstores via Les Belles Lettres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Literary Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Literary & Classics Publishing (MPAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJAAAA), Hardcover & Premium Editions Publishing (MPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Literary book publishing
• Independent French publishing
• Poetry and fiction editions
• Bilingual literary translations
• Reissue of classics

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of printed books distributed exclusively through independent bookstores. Books are sold at price points ranging from 12€ to 22€ depending on format and page count. Distribution and logistics are handled by Les Belles Lettres (BLDD), a specialized French book distributor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Editions de la Coopérative is a French independent literary publishing house that publishes fiction, poetry, translations, essays, memoirs, correspondence, and illustrated books. The catalog of roughly 40 titles emphasizes neglected works of world literature, spiritual and philosophical texts, and bilingual editions that preserve the original language alongside French translations. Books are produced as quality print editions with scholarly apparatus and sold exclusively through independent bookstores via the Les Belles Lettres (BLDD) distributor.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• La Fée aux larmes Children's fairy-tale title by founding editor Jean-Yves Masson, produced with antique engravings and decorative initials. Targeted at general literary readers and collectors of illustrated editions.
• Kathleen Raine - Sur un rivage désert (On A Deserted Shore) Bilingual English-French poetry edition reprinting Kathleen Raine's 1973 collection, aimed at poetry readers, scholars, and collectors interested in world literature.
• Hugo von Hofmannsthal - L'Aventurier et la cantatrice First French translation of Hugo von Hofmannsthal's youthful masterpiece, intended for literary readers, students, and scholars of German-language literature in translation.
• Siamanto - Ténèbres Bilingual French-Armenian anthology of the Armenian poet Siamanto's work, aimed at poetry readers, Armenian-diaspora readers, and scholars of world literature.
• Jean-Louis Backès - KSÉNIA Literary novel by Jean-Louis Backès set in 1909 Saint-Petersburg, published for adult literary fiction readers.
• Moncrif - Histoire des chats Reissued illustrated edition of Moncrif's classic essay on cats with 80 rare Steinlen engravings, aimed at collectors of illustrated books and literature enthusiasts.
• Jacques Robinet - De prison en royaume Spiritual and philosophical notes by Jacques Robinet, part of an ongoing series of seasonal journals, published for readers interested in spiritual and philosophical literature.
• Didier Laroque - Passage à Trèves Didier Laroque's fifth historical novel centered on Marcus Aurelius, aimed at readers of historical literary fiction.
• Roberto Mussapi - La Plume du Simorgh Poetry collection by Italian poet Roberto Mussapi exploring Eastern and Western imagination through the mythical Simorgh, published for poetry readers and scholars of comparative literature.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Les Belles Lettres (BLDD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLes Belles Lettres handles the distribution and logistics for all of the publisher's books. Books are shipped from BLDD's warehouse in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre to bookstores across France. This partnership is essential as the publisher does not maintain its own distribution infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Éditions Verdier: Small independent French literary publisher based in a rural setting, publishing literary fiction, poetry, and essays from a curated catalog. Highly comparable to Editions de la Coopérative in size, niche literary focus, and exclusive reliance on independent bookstore distribution.
• Éditions José Corti: Historic small French literary publisher known for poetry, surrealism, and reissues of literary classics. Comparable in its focus on neglected literary works, poetry, and scholarly editions, and in its traditional, catalog-driven publishing model.
• Le Castor Astral: Small independent French publisher specializing in poetry, literary essays, and reissues of out-of-print works, often with illustrated editions. Highly comparable in editorial philosophy and physical product format (illustrated jackets, scholarly apparatus).
• Fata Morgana: Small French literary publisher focused on poetry, translations, and illustrated editions of rare or out-of-print works, frequently bilingual. Directly comparable to Editions de la Coopérative's bilingual and reissue-driven catalog.
• Le Temps qu'il fait: Small French publisher specializing in poetry, translated literature, and reissues of literary classics. Comparable in scale, editorial focus on neglected literary voices, and traditional distribution through independent bookstores.
• Comp'Act: Independent French literary publisher publishing novels, poetry, and essays with a focus on literary quality over commercial volume. Comparable in niche positioning and reliance on independent bookstore distribution.
• Éditions La Différence: Independent French literary publisher publishing poetry, essays, and reissues with attention to literary and spiritual depth. Comparable in editorial orientation and small-press scale.

Broad incumbents

• Actes Sud: Major independent French publisher with a much larger catalog covering literary fiction, poetry, and translations across multiple imprints. Comparable in its commitment to literary publishing and French independent bookstore distribution, but operates at substantially greater scale.
• Gallimard: Largest French literary publisher with deep poetry, classics, and bilingual editions (Connaissance de l'Inconscient, Bibliothèque de la Pléiade, Folio). Comparable in publishing literary classics and poetry, but at vastly greater scale and with global distribution.

Emerging players

• Éditions de la Maison des Sciences de l'Homme / Rue d'Ulm: French academic/literary publisher producing scholarly editions, translations, and humanities works with high production values. Comparable in the scholarly apparatus, translation, and bilingual edition formats that characterize Editions de la Coopérative's premium products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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