Emme Edizioni

Emme Edizioni is an Italian publishing house founded in Milan in 1966 by Rosellina Archinto. Its name derives from the initial of Marconi, the founder's maiden surname. The company specializes in children's books and played a significant role in modernizing the sector in Italy, which at the time was still tied to nineteenth-century conventions. Its publications are distinguished by innovative illustrations and graphic design. Over the decades, Emme Edizioni changed ownership several times: in 1986 it was acquired by Petrini of Turin, then in 1990 by Einaudi, and in 1991 by Edizioni EL of San Dorligo della Valle (Trieste), while retaining its own imprint within the Elemond publishing group. The publisher has produced numerous series, including "I dieci" (1967–1968), "Il puntoemme" (1969–1983), "I pomeriggi" (1974–1976), "I quaderni del nuovo nato" (1981–1984), "Strumenti" (1986–1994), "L'asino d'oro", "Survival" (1988–1990), "Prime pagine" (from 1992), "Voltapagina" (1993–1996), "Per cominciare" (from 1995), "Prime letture" (from 1997), and "Ullallà" (from 2011). Emme Edizioni has worked with many renowned authors and illustrators, including Altan, Leo Lionni, Bruno Munari, Gianni Rodari, Maurice Sendak, Emanuele Luzzati, Iela Mari, Nicoletta Costa, Roberto Piumini, Daniel Pennac, and others. The publisher remains active as part of Edizioni EL and continues to release children's books under its historic brand.

Emme Edizioni was founded in Milan in 1966 by Rosellina Archinto. The name "Emme" comes from the initial of Marconi, the founder's maiden surname. From the outset, the publishing house specialized in children's books, contributing significantly to the development of the sector in Italy, which at the time was still bound to nineteenth-century canons. Its publications stood out for the novelty of their illustrations and graphic design. In 1986 the publishing house was taken over by Petrini of Turin, and later, in 1990, by Einaudi. In 1991 it was acquired by Edizioni EL of San Dorligo della Valle (Trieste), while retaining its own imprint within the Elemond publishing group. Throughout its history, Emme Edizioni launched numerous influential series. Among the earliest were "I dieci" (1967–1968) and "Il puntoemme" (1969–1983), the latter a series of theoretical and pedagogical texts. Other notable series include "I pomeriggi" (1974–1976), featuring classic texts by authors such as Matilde Serao, Clemens Brentano, and Nikolaj Gogol; "I quaderni del nuovo nato" (1981–1984), with texts on birth education and childcare; "Strumenti" (1986–1994) for middle schools; "L'asino d'oro", a series of theoretical reflections on children's literature and fairy tales; "Survival" (1988–1990), a natural science series based on "Sapresti vivere da... animali"; "Prime pagine" (from 1992); "Voltapagina" (1993–1996); "Per cominciare" (from 1995); "Prime letture" (from 1997); and "Ullallà" (from 2011). The publisher has collaborated with many leading authors and illustrators, including Altan, Gionata Bernasconi, Marco Biassoni, Stefano Bordiglioni, Donatella Chiarenza, Nicoletta Costa, Anna Curti, Elio De Stefano, Leo Lionni, Emanuele Luzzati, Iela Mari, Bruno Munari, Andrea Musso, Helen Oxenbury, Daniel Pennac (with the character Kamo, illustrated by Jean-Philippe Chabot), Roberto Piumini, Katherine Redfern, Luana Rinaldo, Gianni Rodari, Maurice Sendak, Fabrizio Silei, Emma Thomson, Agostino Traini, and Anna Cerasoli. Today, Emme Edizioni continues to operate as an imprint of Edizioni EL, publishing children's books under its historic brand.

• 2011

  Launch of the series "Ullallà".

• 1997

  Launch of the series "Prime letture".

• 1995

  Launch of the series "Per cominciare".

• 1993

  Launch of the series "Voltapagina" (1993–1996).

• 1992

  Launch of the series "Prime pagine".

• 1991

  Acquired by Edizioni EL of San Dorligo della Valle (Trieste), retaining its imprint within the Elemond group.

• 1990

  Acquired by Einaudi.

• 1988

  Launch of the series "Survival" (1988–1990).

• 1986

  Acquired by Petrini of Turin.

• 1986

  Launch of the series "Strumenti" (1986–1994).

• 1981

  Launch of the series "I quaderni del nuovo nato" (1981–1984).

• 1974

  Launch of the series "I pomeriggi" (1974–1976).

• 1969

  Launch of the series "Il puntoemme" (1969–1983).

• 1967

  Launch of the series "I dieci" (1967–1968).

• 1966

  Founded in Milan by Rosellina Archinto.

Pioneer of modern Italian children's publishing, known for artistic and educational innovation.

• I dieci (1967–1968)

• Il puntoemme (1969–1983)

• I pomeriggi (1974–1976)

• I quaderni del nuovo nato (1981–1984)

• Strumenti (1986–1994)

• L'asino d'oro

• Survival (1988–1990)

• Prime pagine (from 1992)

• Voltapagina (1993–1996)

• Per cominciare (from 1995)

• Prime letture (from 1997)

• Ullallà (from 2011)

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