Paragraf Books

Our Story

Paragraf Books is dedicated to bringing outstanding Turkish fiction and non-fiction to readers everywhere, and to showing the world how rich, diverse, and surprising Turkish writing can be. Turkish stories, ideas, and lived experiences deserve to stand confidently on the international stage, and every book we publish is chosen with that belief at its core.

Each title is carefully selected for its literary quality, emotional depth, and international resonance. Once acquired, it is translated, edited, and designed by a close-knit, international team of publishing professionals who understand both Turkish culture and the expectations of English‑language readers. The aim is not just to translate the words, but to carry across the voice, rhythm, humour, and heart of the original, so that the book feels fully alive in English.

Our team has supported thousands of authors from all over the world on their path to publication, working through a wide range of companies and organisations, including design- and publishing-focused platforms such as BookCoverZone. This experience has shaped a workflow that is both creative and highly professional: from manuscript assessment to translation, editorial refinement, cover design, and market positioning, every step is handled with care and long-term thinking about the book’s life in the global marketplace.

Our mission is simple but ambitious: to let powerful Turkish voices travel freely across languages and borders, and to help them find a true home in the hands of readers on every continent. Over time, we aim to build a lasting bridge between Istanbul and the wider world, so that a reader in London, New York, Berlin, or Sydney can pick up a Paragraf title and feel instantly connected to the questions, emotions, and stories that shape contemporary Turkey. We want our list not only to entertain, but also to deepen understanding, spark conversation, and make Turkish literature an essential, trusted presence on the global bookshelf.

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