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Portuguese independent publisher focused on academic, historical and cultural works.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Edições Colibri is a Portuguese publishing house based in Lisbon, dedicated to academic, historical and cultural publications. According to its website, it describes itself as an "editorial project aimed at university-level publications" and has been active for around 30 years. The publisher releases works by researchers and scholars, as well as books of general interest, with a catalogue spanning archaeology, local history, contemporary history, chronicles and other non-fiction genres. Its online store offers titles such as "Carta Arqueológica de Reguengos de Monsaraz", "A Guerra Civil em Portugal – A Luta Sangrenta entre Liberais e Absolutistas – 1817 – 1834", "Ucrânia – Variações de uma Guerra Inacabada" and "O Bijagó Branco – Crónica Pessoal da Guerra da Guiné". The company positions its editorial activity as an ethical endeavour, believing that knowledge can foster coexistence, justice and freedom. It is a private, independent publisher and maintains a direct sales channel through its website, often offering discounts on its books.

History

Edições Colibri is a Portuguese publishing house that, according to its website, has been operating for around 30 years. It was founded by Fernando Mão de Ferro, who signs the "About Us" page. The publisher describes itself as an "editorial project aimed at university-level publications" and has built a catalogue that includes academic works by researchers, as well as books of broader cultural and social interest. Over the decades, it has published titles in fields such as archaeology, local history, contemporary history, and personal chronicles. The company operates as an independent, private publisher and sells its books directly through its online store, often offering discounts. Its editorial philosophy, as stated on its website, frames publishing as an ethical activity that can contribute to human development, justice and freedom.

Products and positioning

Independent academic and cultural publisher, emphasizing ethical and humanistic values.

  • Carta Arqueológica de Reguengos de Monsaraz

  • A Guerra Civil em Portugal – A Luta Sangrenta entre Liberais e Absolutistas – 1817 – 1834 (2.ª edição)

  • Ucrânia – Variações de uma Guerra Inacabada

  • O Bijagó Branco – Crónica Pessoal da Guerra da Guiné ou como um jovem viveu e sobreviveu numa guerra que reprovava

  • Recintos Megalíticos do Ocidente do Alentejo Central (2.ª edição)

  • A Rainha Santa Isabel em Soure – Flores, Crença e Identidade

  • O Apito do Comboio

  • Em Memória de António da Costa Carvalho 1862 1893. Ilustre Tabuense, herói Timorense – Hospital Português de Lahane (Hospital Dr. António Costa Carvalho)

  • Patrimoine Industriel et Paysages de la Technique

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