We are Mondadori
Continuing a history that has already spanned more than 110 years: this is what it means to become part of our Group and to play a leading role in its future.
A future to build together
Books are our past and, together with digital content, they are also our future. In recent years, we have strategically redefined our boundaries to lay the foundations of the future that you can help to build every day if you choose to be part of our universe.
A future of growth and innovation, while remaining true to our mission: to foster the dissemination of culture and ideas through products, activities and services that meet the needs and tastes of the widest possible audience.
Flexible working to be free to express yourself and grow
In the Mondadori Group we have adopted a flexible way of working that combines face-to-face and remote work. A hybrid approach designed to improve the quality of work and our lives, enabling us to achieve our professional goals while respecting our personal time.
The key word is “empowerment”: we value work based on the goals, professionalism and skills of each individual, and we equip everyone with the required technological tools.
Sustainability: a commitment by all of us
In our universe we pay attention to the impact of what we do. Contributing to an inclusive culture that supports people, communities and the environment, is the commitment that we, as a Group, renew every day.
This concrete commitment is the basis of the path that led us to build our Sustainability Plan, where we defined the objectives to be achieved to improve our actions and results in social, governance and environmental terms.
More than 100 years of history
Working at Mondadori means being part of a story that began over 100 years ago, sparked by the passion of young Arnoldo Mondadori who started the publishing business in 1907 in Ostiglia (MN). A long adventure that led that small printing house to become the largest publishing house in Italy, as well as the leading digital media company, spreading the pleasure of reading to millions of people and becoming a witness to the evolution of our society.
A journey that we are all continuing together today, with that same creativity and spirit of innovation that have always distinguished us, from the very beginning.
Some of our iconic brands
Leading Italian publishing house, Mondadori covers all segments of the trade market. It publishes many of the most well-known Italian and foreign authors: in fiction, Ken Follett, Luca Bianchini, Andrea Camilleri, Mauro Corona, Dave Eggers, Jeffrey Eugenides, David Grossman, Sophie Kinsella, Pierre Lemaitre, Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Salman Rushdie, Fabio Volo and Carlos Ruiz Zafón, just to name a few; in non-fiction, the catalogue ranges from Italian journalists (Pierluigi Battista, Aldo Cazzullo, Massimo Franco, Giovanni Floris, Mario Giordano, Federico Rampini, Bruno Vespa) to authors such as Alessandro D’Avenia, Anne Applebaum, Mimmo Franzinelli, Thomas L. Friedman, Nicola Gratteri, Pietro Ichino, Henry A. Kissinger, Moises Naim, Gianni Oliva, Jeremy Rifkin and Simon Shama.
Founded in 1927, Rizzoli is a large general publishing house which publishes works of fiction and non-fiction, books for young adults, graphic novels, manuals and illustrated books. Alongside its role as a leading publisher of non-fiction, thanks in part to the historic link with columnists from Corriere della Sera (such as Enzo Biagi, Oriana Fallaci, Indro Montanelli and Beppe Severgnini) Rizzoli covers every sector of the publishing market and its titles are constantly at the top of the bestsellers’ lists.
Second largest Italian publisher on the trade market, Einaudi stands out for its production of books that express an appetite for discovery, cultural commitment and literary quality. The success of the Einaudi brand is a result of excellence in its editorial approach and its commercial soundness. Enhancement of its catalogue, a focused author policy and the constant search for new proposals are the distinctive traits of the publishing house, continuing and innovating on years of work, with a view to what can be expected for the future and on what must not be forgotten from the past.
Star Comics was founded a few kilometres from Perugia, thanks to the vision of the publisher Giovanni Bovini. The launch in the world of comics occurred in 1987, with the Italian version of Spider-Man. From that moment on, the publishing house grew exponentially and thus decided to expand its editorial office and to acquire the rights of the best Japanese publications of that period. One Piece, Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer – Kimetsu No Yaiba are just a few of the titles that allowed Star Comics to become one of today’s most renowned and appreciated comic book publishers – manga and others – in Italy. Today, Star Comics pursues the path it undertook at the end of the 80s with great passion and commitment, always yearning to make its readers happy.
For over seventy years, Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni has been the benchmark for the world of television and entertainment. With previews, exclusives and “behind the scenes” interviews, it lets TV fans see their favourite shows up close, along with the latest music and cinema. Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni is a brand with a unique market positioning in the Italian magazine market for its editorial format and multi-media offer. In fact, Sorrisi is a multi-channel system comprising the magazine (the most read and sold weekly magazine), a unique offer of add-on products and the digital channel, accessible via web (Sorrisi.com), social network and app, in constant evolution. The most authoritative guide to TV programming – on paper and digital – completes the brand’s editorial offer.
Giallozafferano is the site that gets Italians cooking: since 2006, it has been the benchmark for those who want to learn how to cook and for those who love to serve traditional dishes or want to impress with constantly new ideas. Behind every recipe is a passionate team of 30 individuals, comprising cooks, editors, photographers and videomakers who work hard every day to offer new content. All of the recipes are created and tested in our kitchens and described clearly, step by step, with quality photos and videos. This makes Giallozafferano the most authoritative and popular cooking web site and leader in Italy. Since March 2017 Giallozafferano is a monthly as well, first cooking magazine, in Italy and in Europe, to have been born from a web site. It gives the opportunity to live an even richer experience, thanks to a continuous interaction between web, social networks and magazine pages.
Webboh is generation Z’s first Italian community which quickly established itself thanks to an extraordinary ability to intercept the interests and languages of the youngest in society. At the center of the editorial offer of its social profiles and website is the world of creators, tiktokers, youtubers and streamers – all current idols of teenagers and the under 25s, alternating with values and social content.
Focus, a popular science magazine, is the most widely read monthly magazine in Italy. It discusses highly interesting and topical issues: technology, science, nature, medicine, behaviour, innovation. It satisfies the curiosity of its loyal readers, appealing to their emotions and interests with spectacular and exclusive images. The clear and direct style appeals to all its target groups. It relies on the contribution of world-renowned scientists, researchers, technicians and experts who enhance the product with highly specific content. The brand is present across various platforms: print, web and social media, TV. Together with advertising partners, it puts together events to engage its audience.
Mondadori Store is the book shop brand for both directly managed and franchised stores located in Italy’s main towns and cities. In addition to this, it is also the e-commerce site of the Mondadori Group that provides users with a limitless catalogue of over 11 million products, including original language and Italian books, films on DVD and Blu-ray, music of every genre, videogames for all platforms, toys, gifts and stationery, as well as an editorial team of experts and enthusiastic readers providing daily updates on the most recent news, promotions and events from the world of publishing and entertainment. There is no shortage of themed information on the most exciting new releases and news of niche or specialist titles for enthusiasts and professionals.