Core Business: Publishing high-quality translated fiction and non-fiction for adults and young adults.
Founded and Ownership History: Established in Barcelona in 2000 by Pedro del Carril and Sigrid Kraus, evolving from the Spanish subsidiary of the Argentine publisher Emecé Editores.
Key Publications: Most famous as the Spanish publisher of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series in Spain.
Notable Authors: Their catalogue features international bestsellers such as Margaret Atwood, Andrea Camilleri, Jonathan Franzen, and Zadie Smith.
Current Status: In May 2019, Ediciones Salamandra was acquired by Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, becoming one of their many editorially independent imprints.