Editions Howeg

Editions Howeg (also styled Edition Howeg) is a small independent publishing house and bookshop based in Zürich, Switzerland. It operates from Bürglistrasse 21 in the 8002 Zürich district, where it combines a publishing programme with a physical bookshop under the name "Edition + Bücherstube". The publisher is known for its carefully produced, often limited-edition titles in the fields of poetry, visual art, and contemporary music, frequently working with Swiss and German-language authors, artists, and composers. The catalogue includes poetry collections, artist books, and musicological works. Examples from the official website include a poetry volume by Thomas u. Ziegele with a cover drawing by Matthias Egger, issued in a signed edition of 150 copies; a book on the composer Antoine Beuger edited by Eva-Maria Houben and Burkhard Schlothauer as part of the "Wandelweiser" series; and a bilingual German-Italian volume on Venetian mirror reflections by Damaris Gehr and Olga Zimmelova. These titles reflect the publisher's niche focus on experimental and interdisciplinary work. Editions Howeg serves a readership interested in avant-garde and limited-edition publications, primarily in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, with prices listed in both Swiss francs and euros. The publisher maintains a modest online presence through its website, which functions as a catalogue and contact point. It is a private, independent entity without known corporate parentage or stock listing. The exact founding year and founder are not documented in the available evidence, but the press has been active since at least the 2000s, as indicated by a 2009 announcement of a new address and titles published in 2012 and 2023.

Editions Howeg is a small publishing house and bookshop located in Zürich, Switzerland. While its exact founding date is not documented in the available sources, the press has been active in the Swiss small-press scene for years. A significant development occurred in September 2009, when the publisher announced a move to a new address: Edition + Bücherstube, Bürglistrasse 21, CH 8002 Zürich. This relocation consolidated its publishing and retail operations at a single location in the city. The publisher's catalogue reflects a commitment to poetry, visual art, and contemporary music. In 2012, it released two notable titles: a volume on the composer Antoine Beuger, edited by Eva-Maria Houben and Burkhard Schlothauer as part of the "Wandelweiser" series, and a bilingual German-Italian book on Venetian mirror reflections by Damaris Gehr and Olga Zimmelova. These works exemplify the press's focus on experimental and interdisciplinary projects, often involving artists and composers associated with the Wandelweiser collective. In February 2023, Editions Howeg published a poetry collection by Thomas u. Ziegele, featuring a cover drawing by Matthias Egger. The book was issued in a signed edition of 150 copies, a typical format for the publisher's limited-edition output. The website lists prices in both Swiss francs and euros, indicating a readership that extends beyond Switzerland into Germany and Austria. Throughout its history, Editions Howeg has maintained an independent, artisanal approach to publishing, producing small print runs with high production values. It operates as a private entity without known corporate affiliation. The press continues to be active as of the 2020s, with its website serving as a catalogue and point of contact for customers and contributors.

• Announcement of new address at Bürglistrasse 21, CH 8002 Zürich

• Publication of Antoine Beuger volume in the Wandelweiser series

• Publication of 'Spiel der Spiegelungen' by Damaris Gehr and Olga Zimmelova

• Publication of poetry collection by Thomas u. Ziegele

Niche independent publisher and bookshop focused on poetry, art, and contemporary music, with an emphasis on limited editions and interdisciplinary works.

• Poetry collection by Thomas u. Ziegele

  80 pages, 150 x 100 mm, paperback with cover drawing by Matthias Egger, signed edition of 150 copies, CHF 28 / € 28, ISBN 978-3-85736-374-0

• Antoine Beuger: Werkanalysen und Hintergründe (Wandelweiser series, vol. 2)

  Edited by Eva-Maria Houben and Burkhard Schlothauer, 200 pages, paperback, 120 x 205 mm, 14 illustrations, CHF 38 / € 32

• Spiel der Spiegelungen / Gioco di riflessi by Damaris Gehr and Olga Zimmelova

  140 pages, 156 x 220 mm, hardcover, 81 color photos and 7 black-and-white photos, German and Italian editions, CHF 56 / € 48, ISBN 978-3-85736-287-3 (German), ISBN 978-3-85736-289-7 (Italian)

1. 1Edition Howeg official websiteeditionhoweg.ch
2. 2Wikidata entry for Editions Howegwikidata.org