An independent German publishing house based in the city of Aachen, Germany, Verlag Mainz is part of Druck- und Verlagshaus Mainz GmbH — a family-owned printing and publishing group that includes several different publishing imprints.
Background and History
The publishing house originally emerged as an extension of the “Mainz” printing press founded by Alexander Mainz in 1965. Over time, it expanded to become Verlagsgruppe Mainz, which comprises several publishers offering a wide range of publications.
Despite its name, it is not affiliated with the city of Mainz in terms of geographical location — Verlag Mainz is located in Aachen, in the state of North Rhine–Westphalia, Germany.
Publishing Fields
The publishing program covers a diverse range of areas, including:
Guidebooks (Ratgeber): Health, nutrition, everyday life, and personal development.
Scientific and academic works: Theses, conference proceedings, and research materials.
Biographical and general writing: Biographies, narrative nonfiction, travel literature, and city guides.
Literature and fiction: Novels, short stories, and books for children and young readers.
Regional publications: Works focusing on local topics related to Aachen and the surrounding area.
Work Approach and Services
Verlag Mainz manages every stage from book design to printing and distribution through an internal team of editors, designers, and marketing specialists.
The publishing house provides post-publication services, including distribution throughout Germany and Austria via its partners.
It also accepts manuscript proposals from both emerging and professional authors across various literary and academic genres.