Hirmer Publishers was founded by Professor Dr. Max Hirmer in 1948. The subjects of the books span a wide range of areas from painting, photography, architecture, design, sculpture and drawings to fashion and the history of culture.
In recent years, Hirmer Publishers has increasingly turned its focus to contemporary art without neglecting its traditional roots in fields such as archaeology and the decorative arts.
Its books are a collaborative project between publisher and artist and are prepared over a period of years, with editing and production all in-house.