ABOUT

Pushkin Press publishes the world’s best writing – everything from timeless classics to the urgent and contemporary. Founded in 1997, our list encompasses novels, non-fiction, crime, children’s books, classics and more. Our authors range from rediscovered talents like Alba de Cespedes and Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, to innovative, award-winning contemporary writers such as Benjamín Labatut, Agustina Bazterrica, Giuliano da Empoli and Dorthe Nors. We’ve won Independent Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards, and our authors have won the International Booker Prize, the Nobel Prize, and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

Encompassing new voices and established names, fiction and nonfiction, ONE is the home of our original English language publishing. Our stories range from electrifying manifestos to prizewinning novels and extraordinary memoirs; they include the Booker Prize-shortlisted The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma, the Women’s Prize-longlisted Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller and the boundary-breaking Small Fires by Rebecca May Johnson. And what makes them ONE? Compelling writing, unique voices, great stories.

The Pushkin Press Classics list brings you timeless storytelling by icons of literature such as Stefan Zweig, Teffi and Antal Szerb. These titles represent the best of fiction and non-fiction, hand-picked from around the globe – from Russia to Japan, France to the Americas – boasting fresh selections, new translations and stylishly designed covers. Featuring widely acclaimed authors from across the ages, as well as compelling contemporary writers, these are the world’s best stories – to be read and read again. Pushkin Press Classics also incorporates the Peter Owen and Angel Classics lists, both of which were acquired by Pushkin Press in recent years.

Pushkin Children’s brings the world’s greatest stories to young readers. From classic fantasy adventures to bold young adult novels and gorgeous picture books, our list is full of tales to enchant, inspire and open up new horizons. Some of our bestselling titles include The Murderer‘s Ape by Jakob Wegelius, Boy 87 by Ele Fountain, Dim Sum Place by X Fang, and Liz Hyder’s Bearmouth – a Waterstones Children’s Book Prize category winner. We also publish a selection of bestselling page-turners by YA sensation Tricia Levenseller. In 2025 we launched Pushkin Children’s Classics – a list of thrilling, magical and inspiring stories from around the world. This timeless, ever-growing library features stylish covers and deluxe editions, and includes titles such as Dutch classic Letter for the King, Brazilian bestseller My Sweet Orange Tree and the beloved tales of Erich Kästner. Ranging from familiar favourites to newly discovered treasures, these are books that young readers will want to return to time and again.

Winner of Crime Publisher of the Year at the CWA Daggers, Pushkin Vertigo presents the best crime fiction from across the world. Favouring top-notch storytelling, original plotting and characters that leap off the page, we aim to cater to all tastes when it comes to thrillers and suspense. Our list spans Japanese masters of mystery Seishi Yokomizo and Yukito Ayatsuji, global phenomenon Uketsu, and contemporary award-winners Jonathan Ames and Callum McSorley.