De Geitenpers

De Geitenpers (also written De Geiten Pers) is a small Dutch bibliofile publishing house based in Brummen, in the province of Gelderland. It was founded in 1989 by Leen van Weelden (1939–2022) and operates as a foundation, Stichting De Geiten Pers. The publisher's stated aim is the literary enrichment of the Brummen reality — 'literaire verrijking van de Brummense werkelijkheid' — and it serves both bibliofile collectors and local residents with an interest in literature and history. The name of the publishing house derives from the painting Jonge Witte Geit (Young White Goat, 1914) by Jan Mankes, an artist who lived in Eerbeek, in the municipality of Brummen, from 1916 to 1920, the last years of his life. The first publication of Stichting De Geiten Pers in 1989 was devoted to Jan Mankes and the poet Willem de Mérode. De Geitenpers publishes roughly two booklets per year. Each is a local story written by a professional author on invitation from the publisher. The editions are bibliofile in design, execution, limited print run and literary form. Recurring features include careful typography and design, quality paper, a cahier-stitched spine, a format of 16 x 16 cm, a link to the municipality of Brummen, and a fixed price — € 9.95 as of 13 March 2026. The publisher also offers a subscription: for € 27.50 including shipping, subscribers receive the two annual publications directly upon release, signed by the respective author. By 2022 the series had reached 45 publications, with stories by authors including Simon Carmiggelt, Jan Siebelink, Nelleke Noordervliet, Thomas Verbogt, Koos van Zomeren, Bert Schierbeek, Hermine de Graaf, Hans Werkman, Kees 't Hart, Joke Hermsen, Agave Kruijssen, Lydia Rood, Jan Brokken, A.L. Snijders, Jolande Withuis, Martine Letterie and Bas Steman. Some publications include drawings by artists such as Klaas Gubbels, Truus Nienhuis, Cornelius Rogge and Geert Voskamp. In 2014 the foundation was taken over by Hans Broer (1961–2016) and Marguerite Tuijn. In 2017 Heidi Touw and Sander Grootendorst became responsible publishers alongside Tuijn. The publishing house remains active, with Gijs Wilbrink's Aan de andere kant announced as the first title of the 2026 subscription.

Stichting De Geiten Pers was founded in 1989 by Leen van Weelden (1939–2022) as a small bibliofile publishing house in Brummen, Gelderland. The name derives from the painting Jonge Witte Geit (1914) by Jan Mankes, who lived in Eerbeek, in the municipality of Brummen, from 1916 to 1920. The first publication in 1989 was devoted to Jan Mankes and the poet Willem de Mérode. The publisher's mission is the literary enrichment of the Brummen reality. It issues roughly two booklets per year, each a local story written by a professional author on invitation. The editions are bibliofile in design, execution, limited print run and literary form, with recurring features such as careful typography, quality paper, a cahier-stitched spine, a 16 x 16 cm format, a link to the municipality of Brummen, and a fixed price (€ 9.95 as of 13 March 2026). By 2022 the series had reached 45 publications, featuring stories by authors including Simon Carmiggelt, Jan Siebelink, Nelleke Noordervliet, Thomas Verbogt, Koos van Zomeren, Bert Schierbeek, Hermine de Graaf, Hans Werkman, Kees 't Hart, Joke Hermsen, Agave Kruijssen, Lydia Rood, Jan Brokken, A.L. Snijders, Jolande Withuis, Martine Letterie and Bas Steman. Some publications include drawings by artists such as Klaas Gubbels, Truus Nienhuis, Cornelius Rogge and Geert Voskamp. In 2014 the foundation was taken over by Hans Broer (1961–2016) and Marguerite Tuijn. In 2017 Heidi Touw and Sander Grootendorst became responsible publishers alongside Tuijn. The publishing house continues to operate, offering a subscription (€ 27.50 including shipping) for two signed publications per year. Gijs Wilbrink's Aan de andere kant is announced as the first title of the 2026 subscription.

• 2026

  Fixed price set at € 9.95 as of 13 March 2026; Gijs Wilbrink's 'Aan de andere kant' announced as first 2026 subscription title.

• 2022

  Series reaches 45 publications; founder Leen van Weelden dies.

• 2017

  Heidi Touw and Sander Grootendorst become responsible publishers alongside Marguerite Tuijn.

• 2016

  Hans Broer dies.

• 2014

  Foundation taken over by Hans Broer and Marguerite Tuijn.

• 1989

  Stichting De Geiten Pers founded by Leen van Weelden; first publication devoted to Jan Mankes and Willem de Mérode.

Small bibliofile publisher focused on literary and historical stories connected to the municipality of Brummen, with carefully designed limited editions.

• Bibliofile booklet series (45 publications by 2022)

• Subscription: two signed publications per year for € 27.50 including shipping

1. 1De Geiten Pers – Literaire verrijking van de Brummense werkelijkheidgeitenpers.nl
2. 2De Geitenpers – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3De Geitenpers – Wikipedia (NL)nl.wikipedia.org