The story
Founded by Peter Engelmann in 1985.1
Private company
Passagen Verlag
Austrian publisher based in Vienna1
The publishing house Passagen Verlag was founded in 1985 in Vienna by Peter Engelmann. The primary intention of the publisher was the translation of Jacques Derrida's work into German. Around the author Derrida, Peter Engelmann developed a program, which gathers relevant authors of all disciplines, who identified themselves with the program deconstruction ("Dekonstruktivismus") and "postmodernism" (Postmoderne).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1985Founded1
- HeadquartersVienna1
- Websitewww.passagen.at
- Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung1
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The publishing house Passagen Verlag was founded in 1985 in Vienna by Peter Engelmann. The primary intention of the publisher was the translation of Jacques Derrida's work into German. Around the author Derrida, Peter Engelmann developed a program, which gathers relevant authors of all disciplines, who identified themselves with the program deconstruction ("Dekonstruktivismus") and "postmodernism" (Postmoderne). Peter Engelmann was honoured by the French State in February 2004 with the title "Commandeur dans l´ordre des Arts et des Lettres" for his work as a publisher.2
Leadership
Who has led Passagen Verlag, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderPeter Engelmann1
Timeline
- 1985Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.passagen.at1
- X (Twitter)x.com/PassagenVerlag1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/1246149708875161
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/passagen_verlag1
- YouTubewww.youtube.com/channel/UCnOylNU0akSEl3C2fXJ4N8g1
- WikipediaPassagen Verlag
- WikidataQ526472
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- 1WikidataPassagen Verlag on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaPassagen Verlag on Wikipedia