Founded in 1843, Batsford Publishing is one of the oldest independent commercial publishing houses in the UK. For nearly two hundred years, we have been distinguished by the publication of beautifully designed books that encourage and celebrate art, culture and creativity.

Our mission is to create rich and visually appealing books that inspire and nourish.

We are a team of publishing experts dedicated to instilling adventure in our readers. We spread our business around the world under two brands, Batsford and Scala.Easy to read and luxuriously produced books in a variety of fields. We collaborate with experts in arts and crafts, culture, design, architecture, fashion, poetry, chess, and other topics, to publish works that foster understanding, nurture creativity, and last a lifetime. Scala is a pioneer in publishing high-quality comic books on a variety of topics, from art and architecture to history and culture. Our publications include exhibition and collection books, historical comic books, and tourist guides, as well as our prestigious “Manager's Choice” publications, often produced in collaboration with many of the world's most prominent cultural institutions. The list of Pitkin, which belongs to the House of Scala, specializes in tourist books and popular gifts for museums and historical institutionsBritish.

# # Our Values:

Creativity – We encourage artistic expression in all its forms.

Trust – We are experts in successful collaboration.

Quality – We operate to the highest standards.

Curiosity – We are independent, open, and inclusive.

Sustainability – We aspire to apply best environmental practices.