We publish more than 600 new titles annually in the Finnish language: fiction and non-fiction, books for children and young readers, comics and educational materials, textbooks and multimedia.
We are the market leader in general literature and a pioneer in electronic publishing. Our authors include over 40 Nobel Laureates; we are known for both commercial and literary successes.
Otava was grounded in 1890 by the family Renqvist, currently Reenpää, who have been in the publishing business for 200 years. Otava Publishing Company Ltd. is a member of Otava Group, which is a private, independent and financially sound media corporation consisting of book publishing, retail trade, magazine publishing and new business Functions.