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Parramón Ediciones is a subsidiary of the Grupo Norma (Norma Publishing Group), a company that specializes in the publication and marketing of books.

Parramón Ediciones, S.A., was founded in 1959, initially as a centre for correspondence courses. Of the various courses given by the centre, the drawing and painting one was the most successful, with about 8,000 pupils matriculated and studying in Spain.

This course was set up by José M^a Parramón, founder and director of Parramón Ediciones, as well as Fine Arts teacher, painter and renowned Art educationalist.

The first books were published in 1968, based on the educational materials used in the drawing and painting course and grouping under subject headings many of the classes given.

These books were the start of the first collection "Painting and Drawing", with which thousands of people throughout the world have learned to paint. Over time, new collections expanded our list on the teaching of drawing and painting and established us as the world's leading publisher of books in this field. At present, there is a wide range of collections and books in different formats and at varying levels of difficulty. These delve, with didactic purpose, into the various styles and subjects of drawing and painting with ample illustrations.

Parramón Ediciones S.A. is also known worldwide for its professional books on artistic crafts, in which all the various working techniques are explained step by step and with copious illustrations. Publications for more elementary levels are also part of the current catalogue, with collections and books on handicrafts and the decorative arts.

Another publishing line that is very important and long-established in Parramón's catalogue is children's and young people's books, currently consisting of over 30 collections and 200 titles. These are educational, practical and reference books that provide support for educators, whether parents, family members, kindergarten staff or teachers of children from the age of two.

In 2007 Parramón began some collections on design which then opened up a new niche in the market in the area of architecture. The publishing name Pad Parramón Arquitectura y Diseño, which now includes books on design, architecture and fashion, was set up.

2008 saw the introduction of a new line into the Parramón catalogue, Licensed characters. After starting with Disney, Barbie and Lazy Town were added in 2009.

The latest addition to our catalogue was Graphic novels, a new brand whose first titles were launched in autumn 2009.

Almost from the start, Parramón Ediciones S.A. was publisher in both Spanish and Catalan, with some ventures into English, as well as a packager. As a creator of publishing products, Parramón Ediciones S.A. collaborates with publishers from other countries who bring out our books in their respective languages, whether as a co-edition or through the license of author rights.

We are proud to say that Parramon Ediciones S.A. reaches its 50 years of life with our books sell not only in Spain and Latin America, but in all European countries, in the United States and in several Asian countries.