Coppenrath Verlag

The Publishing House and its History

Coppenrath Publishing in Muenster has a long tradition: in 1768 Josef Heinrich Coppenrath founded Coppenrath Publishing. For over two centuries the firm remained familyowned until the young graphic artist and publisher Wolfgang Hölker took it over in 1977. He gave the company a new direction with his innovative ideas. The program emphasises both children- and gift-books. »I have to be proud of the books that I publish«, Wolfgang Hölker says. So arose children-books of high graphic quality, which always include something special.

Board Books

»Growing up with Coppenrath« is the topic of the guidance concept for the first three years of life. Audienceadequate book concepts, exceptional designs and sophisticated equipment shapes characterize the program of cloth picture and board books – and last but not least the series mini musicians: hands-on books on the subject of music for children from 18 months to 5 years.

Picture Books

Well-known authors and illustrators characterize the high-quality picture and story books with their handwriting and the special flair for original stories, child-friendly illustrations and lovable characters. The most successful figure of the publishing house is Felix, who has been capturing the hearts of children for 25 years. Princess Lillifee, Capt'n Sharky and others became popular the following years. The accompanying non-book items have a permanent place in children's rooms around the world.

Creative and Non-Fiction Books

The fresh and modern program offers plenty of suggestions for small and big artists. Our programs ›Mini-Artists‹ and ›100% do it yourself‹ offer all creative kids a lot of fun and guarantee reliable success.

Juvenile and Young Adult Books

Coppenrath Publishing offers a versatile youth book program since 2006. It has been continually grown and has established itself as a successful market segment. The range of topics is wide: from comic novels for youths, mystery science fiction for teens and young adults - from exciting reading material to sophisticated fiction.

Authors and Illustrators

aprilkind, Ingela Arrhenius, Wasyl Bagdaschwili, Lars Baus, Laura Bednarski, Fréderic Bertrand, Hartmut Bieber, Julia Bierkandt, Anna Blum, Cornelia Boese, Sybille Brauer, Heidemarie Brosche, Becky Colvin, Jutta Degenhardt, Hans-Günther Döring, Judith Drews, Constanza Droop, Nina Dulleck, Michael Engler, Monika Finsterbusch, Anja Fislage, Antje Flad, Anna Fleck, Raimund Frey-Spieker, Julia Gerigk, Betina Gotzen-Beek, Sandra Grimm, Anja Grote, Holger Haag, Marina Halak, Michaela Hanauer, Susanne Hatkemper, Michaela Heitmann, Alexandra Helm, Astrid Henn, Dominik Hochwald, Falk Holzapfel, Jörg Ihle, Günther Jakobs, Outi Kaden, Yayo Kawamura, Suza Kolb, Tina Köpke, Sabine Kraushaar, Christine Kugler, Annette Langen, Alexandra Langenbeck, Jutta und Jeremy Langreuter, Catherine Leblanc, A. E. Leinkenjost, Andrea Lienesch, Stephan Lomp, Kai Lüftner, Antoinette Lühmann, Zoe Magdalena, Dorothee Mahnkopf, Max Meinzold, MinaLima, Nina Müller, Anne Mußenbrock, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, Silvio Neuendorf, Rosanne Parry, Irmgard Partmann, Piper CJ, Ruprecht Polenz, Stephan Pricken, Wiebke Rauers, Stefanie Reich, Katja Reider, Katja Richert, Barbara Rosslow, Dominik Rupp, Marielle Rusche, Kristina Scharmacher-Schreiber, Antonie Schneider, Kerstin M. Schuld, Barbara van den Speulhof, Burkhard Spinnen, Falko Streese, Scott Stuart, Maike Taddicken, Anna Taube, Britta Teckentrup, THiLO, Jochen Till, Joëlle Tourlonias, Helge Vogt, Katharina E. Volk, Kerstin Völker, Walko, Julia Walther, Ruby Warnecke, Maria Wissmann, Verena Wugeditsch and many others.