Editorial Espasa

Editorial Espasa, often referred to by its historical name Espasa-Calpe, is a historic Spanish publisher founded in 1860. It is now a key imprint within the Grupo Planeta, the leading publishing multinational in the Spanish-speaking world.
Overview:
History: Originally two separate entities that merged in 1925, Espasa-Calpe was acquired by Grupo Planeta in 1991.
Specialization: Espasa maintains a strong vocation for promoting culture. Its catalog includes major reference works, an extensive collection of classics, and top contemporary fiction and non-fiction.
Notable Works: The publishing house is the official publisher for the main works of the Royal Spanish Academy (Real Academia Española), including the Dictionary of the Spanish Language and the official Grammar. It also runs the respected “Espasa de Ensayo” (Espasa Essay Award).
Focus: It aims to foster cultural development across Spain and Latin America with a broad and selective offering of books.