Edition Moderne

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Edition Moderne is an independent Swiss publisher of German-language comics, graphic novels and cartoons.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Edition Moderne publishes graphic literature in German, including comics, graphic novels and cartoons. The Zurich-based publisher releases original editions and translated works, sells its books through an online shop, and supports its publishing work through memberships and donations.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-08

To provide a platform for diverse perspectives and contemporary comic creation while preserving and advancing independent comic publishing in the German-speaking world.

Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-08

The publishing team consists of three people, totaling 220% employment (status 2025), supported by freelancers in press, translation, production and editing. A generational change in publishing management took place in 2019.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-08

https://editionmoderne.ch

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Passionate, idealistic, accessible, socially conscious and appreciative of readers, authors and supporters.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-08

1981

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Klingenstrasse 36, CH-8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Edition Moderne provides professional publishing, production, promotion, distribution and a public platform for German-language graphic literature and perspectives that may otherwise not be published.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Program development and curation
• Editing and book design
• Book production and manufacturing
• Licensing and translation projects
• Marketing, press and public relations
• Events, fairs, festivals and cultural mediation
• Fundraising and supporter programs
• Sales, distribution and online retail

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• German-language comics
• Graphic novels
• Cartoons
• Original editions and translated books
• Annual and half-year book subscriptions
• Fanclub memberships
• Calendars and selected merchandise

Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Products are sold through the online shop with prices listed per item; visible examples range from €7 to €450. Donations are accepted in euros and Swiss francs, and fanclub and subscription products are also available.

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Independent book and comic publishing; graphic literature and cultural publishing.

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Readers of comics, graphic novels and cartoons; supporters of independent publishing; bookshops; and fanclub members including individuals, groups and institutions.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-08

Readers and cultural consumers seeking German-language comics, graphic novels and cartoons, particularly those interested in independent, diverse and contemporary graphic literature.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Buying comics, graphic novels, cartoons and related publications
• Subscribing to recurring book programs
• Joining the fanclub to receive new releases and discounts
• Supporting individual book projects through book sponsorship
• Donating to support independent publishing
• Discovering and purchasing books by emerging and international creators

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-08

• Access to contemporary German-language graphic literature
• Receipt of new releases through subscriptions or fanclub membership
• Discounts and supporter benefits for members
• Support for diverse perspectives and independent comic creation
• A wider platform and professional publishing support for authors