About De Gruyter Brill
De Gruyter Brill is an independent, family-owned academic publisher and a global leader in the humanities and beyond. Committed to excellence, we work with scholars across disciplines to make their contributions available to the global research community and the public. We publish reference works, books, journals, and research tools in subject areas ranging from the humanities, arts, architecture and social sciences to science, technology and medicine.
Our Vision & Mission
A world transformed by your ideas.
At De Gruyter Brill, we believe in the ability and necessity of rigorous research to address the pressing questions of our time. That’s why we are committed to helping curious minds around the world bring their best work to light and ensure that it has the greatest possible impact. This is how we hope to achieve our vision, one publication at a time: A world transformed by your ideas.
We publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future.
As an independent and family-owned publisher, we are the trusted partner of the academic community.
We publish the reference works, books, journals, and research tools that form the foundation of scholarly research. Our subject areas range from the humanities, arts, architecture and social sciences to science, technology and medicine, because we believe that every voice matters in the exchange of ideas.
Our Values
Our vision: A world transformed by your ideas. We believe in the ability and necessity of rigorous research to address the pressing questions of our time. That's why we have made it our mission to publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future.
We are meticulous about publishing high-quality scholarship and always strive for excellence because we want our work to make a difference. We believe inthe ability of rigorous research to address the pressing questions of our time.
Inclusivity, transparency, fairness, and ethical standards are central to how we operate—both in how we behave towards each other and in what we publish.
Innovation takes ambition. Our focus is always on the future—we embark on new paths with curiosity and confidence.
We believe success is achieved through teamwork and collaboration. That’s why we foster relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust with our authors, librarians, and each other.
Over 300 Years of Publishing Excellence
De Gruyter Brill’s vibrant history in scholarly publishing spans more than three centuries. Learn about the beginnings of De Gruyter and Brill and the joint vision that brought our two houses together.
Shaping a better society
We strive to make a positive impact on society by contributing to social and environmental initiatives and furthering diversity, equity and inclusion. Discover how we aim to achieve this through our publications and sustainable business practices.
Our Brands
With the combined strength of 20 highly-reputed publishing brands, we serve specialized research communities while advancing the move to open science.
Our Offices
With offices around the world, we are a global publisher committed to broadening the research community and making knowledge accessible to as many people as possible.
