The company Ediciones del Prado specialized in various collections with weekly deliveries.
Ediciones del Prado is a Spanish publishing house that has specialized in the publication of books on art, classical literature, history, philosophy, and other cultural disciplines. Its catalog ranges from fundamental literary works to specialized texts in art history.
Among the best-known collections of Ediciones del Prado are "Great Works of Universal Literature", "Great Works of Thought", and "Great Works of History". The publisher has stood out for offering quality and careful editions, with illustrations, comments and annexes that enrich the reader's experience.
Update from 2001
Ediciones del Prado was a Spanish publishing house specialized in the publication of literary, historical and reference works, as well as in the publishing of art book collections. Founded in 1987, the publishing house achieved great renown for its luxury editions and its attention to detail in the presentation of its works. They published everything from classics of universal literature to works on the history of art and philosophy.
One of its most notable collections was the "Library of Great Writers", which included complete works by authors such as Cervantes, Shakespeare, Tolstoy and many others. They also published thematic collections, such as the "History of Art" series and "Great Biographies", which offered a wide range of titles for lovers of culture and history.
However, in 2001, Ediciones del Prado was acquired by the publishing house Planeta, and has since ceased to operate as an independent entity. Although many of his works continue to be valued for their editorial quality and their contribution to the world of books, the Ediciones del Prado brand is no longer active in the publishing market.
Founded in 1988 in Madrid, Spain, Ediciones del Prado has specialized in kiosk collections. For decades, their products were massively distributed through weekly installments, allowing collectors to complete various series. These collections covered a wide variety of themes, from lead soldiers to miniature cars and airplanes.
Ediciones del Prado was known for the diversity of its collections, offering something for every type of enthusiast:
Despite its success, Ediciones del Prado's financial situation deteriorated, leading the company to cease its activities in 2007. The company was dissolved as a corporation two years later, in 2009. However, the models from their collections continue to circulate and gain value over time, as they have become unique and irreplaceable pieces in manufacturing.
Among the most notable collections from Ediciones del Prado are:
Since its founding, Ediciones del Prado experienced constant growth, becoming one of the top three companies worldwide in the collectible booklet publishing subsector. The company expanded to Latin America, pioneering the Brazilian market, and later extended its activities to European countries and the rest of the world.
Ediciones del Prado had subsidiaries in France, Brazil, Poland, Japan, and Hong Kong, with branches in Italy and Great Britain, distributing its products worldwide, including Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, the United States, Portugal, and Spain.
In addition to kiosk collections, Ediciones del Prado also published in Spain products distributed in bookstores and conventional channels, appreciated for their refinement and high quality. Among these collections are:
Despite its closure, Ediciones del Prado left a significant legacy in the world of collectibles. Their products are still valued and sought after by collectors worldwide, and many of their collections have achieved classic status due to their quality and originality.
On our website, you can find many of the models from the collections that Ediciones del Prado brought to market. These pieces not only represent a collectible object but also an important part of the history of booklet publishing in Spain and worldwide.