Rizzoli International Publications

Overview

Rizzoli International Publications is a publisher based in New York [1][7] that produces illustrated and specialty books across more than 30 subject categories including art, design, architecture, fashion, and photography [2][3]. The company opened a landmark bookstore on Fifth Avenue in New York in 1964 and began its publishing operations a decade later in 1974 [4]. Rizzoli's portfolio includes multiple imprints and sister companies such as Rizzoli Universe, Rizzoli Electa, Rizzoli Ex Libris, Welcome Books, and Chelsea Green Publishing [5]. The publisher distributes works from international partners including Flammarion, Mondadori Electa, Batsford, Scala, Pitkin, Smith Street Books, and galleries such as Gagosian and Acquavella [6]. The company operates a bookstore location in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan [8].

The company's own site places it in New York: The company is called 'Rizzoli New York' and the URL references 'Rizzoli New York', clearly indicating New York as part of its primary brand. [1]

Rizzoli opened its landmark Fifth Avenue bookstore in New York in 1964 and started its publishing operation a decade later, in 1974. [4]

Rizzoli's imprints and sister companies include Rizzoli New York, Rizzoli Universe (acquired as Universe Publishing in 1990), Rizzoli Electa (museum and exhibitions publishing), Rizzoli Ex Libris, Welcome Books and Chelsea Green Publishing (acquired in 2024). [5]

Rizzoli New York's offices are at 49 W 27th St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001, phone +1 (212) 387-3400. [7]

Business address: 300 Park Avenue South, New York, New York, 10010. [9]

Partnerships

Rizzoli distributes publishing partners including Flammarion (France), Mondadori Electa (Italy), Batsford, Scala and Pitkin (Britain), Smith Street Books (Australia), Gagosian Gallery and Acquavella Galleries. [6]

Growth & traction

Rizzoli operates a bookstore at 1133 Broadway at 26th Street in NoMad, New York City. [8]