Editorial Alfaguara

Editorial Alfaguara is one of the most prominent and prestigious publishing houses in the Spanish-speaking world, founded in October 1964 by Nobel laureate Spanish novelist Camilo José Cela. It is highly regarded for its high-quality literary catalog.
Overview:
History & Ownership: Originally a key part of the Santillana media group, Alfaguara was acquired by the global giant Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial in 2014.
Specialization: The house focuses strictly on high-caliber general fiction for adults, publishing works by major award-winning authors, including Nobel and Cervantes prize recipients.
The Alfaguara Prize: The publisher sponsors the highly prestigious “Premio Alfaguara de Novela” (Alfaguara Novel Prize) annually, one of the richest literary prizes in the Spanish language, ensuring significant visibility for winning authors.
Global Reach: The company ensures simultaneous publication and distribution of its key titles across Spain, Latin America, and the US Hispanic market.
Note: The children’s and young adult division (“Alfaguara Infantil y Juvenil”) remained with Santillana after the acquisition.