Barta is an independent publishing house based in Tuscany, founded in 2013 by three passionate readers. Our motto, «We publish what we would like to read», embodies the spirit behind the catalogue we have built and the books we continue to choose: above all, curiosity, the pleasure of discovery and the desire to share stories that resonate with us.
We publish fiction, comics and illustrated books, for both young readers and adults. We explore different genres, languages and forms of expression without establishing hierarchies: we believe that the value of a book does not depend on the label attached to it, but on the quality of its writing, the strength of its ideas and its ability to leave a lasting impression on the reader.
Every project begins with a thoughtful and personal choice. We care about the stories themselves, but also about the way they take shape: we pay particular attention to materials, graphic design and the messages conveyed by each publication. We believe that a book is an object in its own right, and that every element, from the paper to the cover, contributes to the reading experience.
An important part of our work involves discovering and bringing to Italy foreign authors who, despite having much to offer, have not yet received the recognition they deserve. At the same time, we are committed to giving space and visibility to Italian voices capable of surprising us and enriching the publishing landscape.
As an independent publishing house, we believe that publishing is above all about making choices, taking care of books and their authors, and creating opportunities for stories and readers to meet. We do so with passion, curiosity and a desire to keep discovering books that, even before becoming our work, are the very books we would love to find on the shelves of a bookshop.