Hinstorff Verlag
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UnclaimedA North German publishing house founded in 1831, known for regional literature, high-quality illustrated books, and a program covering fiction, non-fiction, and maritime themes.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Hinstorff Verlag is a publishing house founded in 1831 by Dethloff Carl Hinstorff. It is one of the most significant publishing houses in North Germany, with over 400 available titles and around 40 new publications per year. The publisher has roots in Low German literature and has also been known for high-quality illustrated books and coffee table books. Since the mid-1960s, it has included works by system-critical authors, earning it the nickname 'Suhrkamp of the East'. The publisher also manages the works and literary estate of Franz Fühmann.
History
Founded in 1831 by Dethloff Carl Hinstorff, the Hinstorff Verlag has been one of the most significant publishing houses in North Germany, with over 400 available titles and around 40 new publications per year. Regional literature, especially Low German, has been part of the program since its beginnings, with authors such as Fritz Reuter, Rudolf Tarnow, and John Brinckmann. In the mid-1960s, works by system-critical authors like Jurek Becker, Fritz Rudolf Fries, and Ulrich Plenzdorf were added, earning the publisher the nickname 'Suhrkamp of the East'. The publisher also manages the works and literary estate of Franz Fühmann. High-quality illustrated books and coffee table books have been part of the program for decades, and the calendar 'Land und Meer' has been published for over 40 years.
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