ABOUT HANNIBAL BOOKS
Founded in 2011, Hannibal is an internationally renowned art book publisher that is passionate about all aspects of visual culture. Initially operating under the dual names of Kannibaal Publishing (for lifestyle and sports) and Hannibal Publishing (for art and culture), the company has since established itself as a bridge between artists, curators, scholars, and a worldwide community of book enthusiasts.
Hannibal creates art books for some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the KMSKA in Antwerp, Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, and for a select group of contemporary artists and photographers.
We meticulously monitor the art historical and contemporary art worlds, paying close attention to aesthetic excellence. Our titles include monographs, exhibition catalogues, photo books and specialized publications that showcase the diversity and dynamics of the wider art world.
“Art books are the haute couture of publishing.”
— Gautier Platteau, publisher Hannibal Books, in De Standaard
From photography and art to design and architecture, every book is meticulously crafted to unique specifications. We carefully curate each title, often in collaboration with influential artists, museums and other institutions. Our books stand out thanks to professional editing and the best printing and binding techniques.
Hannibal publications are available worldwide. We collaborate with top international publishers and distribution partners and their warehouses in New York, London, Gütersloh, Culemborg, Madrid, Paris and Bruges. Our goal is to bring art and photography to a global audience, from Antwerp to Los Angeles. We are proud to have published the best-selling art book of 2023, Vermeer.
Hannibal books are not just for collectors and professionals, but for anyone who wants to explore, value and enjoy the beauty and significance of visual art.
We present old and new masters to the rest of the world, ranging from Bruegel and Van Eyck to the most prominent artists, photographers and art historians working today. Our team considers it an honour to publish their creations, stories and insights, and we keep our finger on the pulse of the world’s leading art museums and institutions.
“Publishing is an ancient art, with a long tradition and a rich history. Think of Bruegel, who in the sixteenth century made engravings with his publisher, the Antwerp native Hieronymus Cock, to ensure that his work could reach beyond that one buyer of that one painting. Nothing has changed. An art book is a perfect product. It combines looking and reading. Ingenious in its simplicity.
— Gautier Platteau in Zaal Z, the KMSKA magazine
“Art books are the most democratic way of showing your work.”
— Rinus Van de Velde in De Morgen on his book Films
Our name: Hannibal Books
Hannibal (247 BC - around 183 BC) was the commander who led Carthage to victory in the Second Punic War. The story of his daring crossing of the Alps with an army of thousands, including horses, mules, and thirty-seven elephants, is one of the most captivating in Western history. Elephants are symbols of power, but they also testify to the enduring impact of these majestic beasts on the human imagination. Hannibal serves as a metaphor for our publishing house’s fundamental values: global aspiration and courage, coupled with creativity and innovation. For this reason, Hannibal Books proudly uses an elephant as its logo.
TEAM
Publisher / Managing director
Gautier Platteau
Deputy publisher and project manager
Hadewych Van den Bossche
Publishing assistant
Sofie Meert
Editors
Sara Colson
Stephanie Van den bosch
Press and art direction
Natacha Hofman
Picture editor
Séverine Lacante
Sales and distribution
Pieter De Meyere
Orders
orders@hannibalbooks.be
EDITORIAL ADDRESS
Hannibal Books
Appelmarkt 8
8630 Veurne
Belgium
Hannibal Books has its registered office at Van Aerdtstraat 33, 2060 Antwerp, Belgium.