“Past, present and future cannot be isolated from each other and must be intertwined,” wrote Eugenio Borgna in Apro l’anima e gli occhi published by Interlinea in 2002, the thirtieth anniversary of the publishing house that believes in a future of culture rooted in sustainability.
From the adoption of algae paper in the early 2000s to choices aimed at reducing CO2 in logistics, the commitment also extends to a greater qualitative selection of publications and the focus on social themes such as the environment, Holocaust remembrance and animal care for young readers. The catalog thus reflects Ebano’s ESG lines, with significant impacts on cultural projects carried out in prisons, schools, and pediatric wards, as well as Braille editions. In these areas, digital innovation can make a difference, with the expansion of the catalog in
e-book format, the inclusion of educational content on online platforms, thanks to the agreement through an agency for the internationalization of titles abroad and the conversion of texts into audiobooks. These projects prioritize accessibility and inclusivity because, in the chain from author to reader, reading and culture are a right for everyone.
Interlinea is an independent Italian publishing house specializing in literature, culture, art, history, and children’s books. It was founded in 1991 by Carlo Robiglio and Roberto Cicala. Distributed in Italian bookstores by Messaggerie Libri, it has published over 1,500 titles, many of which are also available in digital format. In 2001, it launched the editorial brand “Le rane,” dedicated to children’s and young adult literature, to provide space for major Italian and international authors and illustrators with particular attention to the quality of materials, printing on ecological paper made from algae from the Venice lagoon. All of Interlinea’s production adopts sustainability measures, using FSC-certified paper. The titles published in its first 30 years of activity exceed 1,500 and are divided into about 30 series. Many have been translated abroad and have received literary awards, including the Viareggio and Andersen prizes. In 2022, 58 new titles were released, and around 50,000 copies were sold, including nearly 3,000 e-books, generating over €800,000 in revenue, divided between distribution sales, direct sales, cultural project design services (including for international festivals), and publishing service activities, also serving as a content hub on Ebano Group’s digital platform. Interlinea is affiliated with AIE-Confindustria and has received several accolades over the years, including the National Culture Award from the Prime Minister’s Office in 2006. It boasts active collaborations with Italian and foreign universities. Additionally, it publishes prestigious international journals such as “Autografo” and two National Editions of the works of Verga and Boiardo, promoted by the Ministry of Culture. Interlinea is also very active in the social sphere, supporting projects and events to promote reading and writing among young people and in prisons, with initiatives supporting UNICEF projects and pediatric hospitals.
