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RBmedia Verlag is a leading publisher of German-language audiobooks

German-Language Audiobooks

RBmedia Verlag is part of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, and publishes German-language audiobooks in the areas of fiction and nonfiction.

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Publishing Imprints

RBmedia Verlag publishes German-language audiobooks under its nonfiction imprint ABOD and fiction imprint Hörbüch München.

ABOD

ABOD, founded in 2012, produces top nonfiction titles from major German publishing houses. Key content areas include global bestsellers in the business, politics, and self-help genres. Leading authors include Sarah Wagenknecht, Jack Nasher, Wolfgang Kubicki, Gerd Kommer, and Arnold Schwarzeneggar.

Hörbuch München

Hörbuch München publishes German-language fiction titles, including global bestsellers in the mystery and thrillers, science fiction, and romance genres. Notable authors include Samantha Downing, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Catriona Ward, and Kaspar Panizza.

Hörbüch München

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How We Distribute

We have the broadest distribution network in the business. Our key partnerships with all major digital distribution outlets mean RBmedia Verlag’s premier audiobooks reach
everyone… everywhere.

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RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its entry into the German-language audio market through its new audio brand, RBmedia Verlag. In tandem, RBmedia announced the acquisition of German audiobook publisher ABOD, which will supply leading titles to this new brand…

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Posted on August 8, 2022

RBmedia Expands Audiobook Partnership with Brandon Sanderson and Mainframe, LLC

Company acquires exclusive audio rights to fantasy and sci-fi author’s forthcoming novellas Landover, MD, August 8, 2022—RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced an exclusive agreement with Mainframe, LLC to publish Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive novellas “Dawnshard” and “Edgedancer.” “Dawnshard” will be publicly released for the first time, and Mainframe and RBmedia…

Posted on July 6, 2022

RBmedia Breaks into French-Language Audiobook Market

RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced its entry into the French-language audio market through its acquisition of French audiobook publisher Éditions Thélème.

Posted on July 6, 2022

RBmedia Expands Its Industry-Leading Audiobook Catalog with the Acquisition of Upfront Books

RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of Upfront Books’ audiobook publishing business and its full catalog of bestselling titles.

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Digital Retailers

As an RBmedia audio brand, the RBmedia Verlag distribution network includes every leading digital retailer in the business and reaches millions of listeners around the globe.

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Library & School Platforms

Our key partnerships with all of the leading library platforms make it easier than ever for libraries to build, manage, and share a collection of popular digital content with their patrons.

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Authors & Agents

We know what it takes to make a great audiobook recording. And you’ll be in great company with thousands of bestselling authors who have chosen RBmedia as their audiobook partner.

  • Sarah Wagenknecht
  • Jack Nasher
  • Wolfgang Kubicki
  • Gerd Kommer
  • Arnold Schwarzeneggar
  • Samantha Downing
  • Vince Flynn
  • Brad Thor
  • Catriona Ward
  • Kaspar Panizza
  • Danielle Steel
  • Pierce Brown
  • C. J. Box
  • William Kent Krueger
  • J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Brandon Sanderson
  • Diana Gabaldon
  • Christine Feehan
  • Joanne Fluke
  • Donna Leon
  • Jeff Kinney
  • Dannika Dark
  • Jude Deveraux
  • Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick)
  • Kristan Higgins
  • Alison Weir
  • Anne Perry
  • James S. A. Corey
  • Alexander McCall Smith
  • Robyn Carr
  • Charlaine Harris
  • Linda Lael Miller
  • Sherrilyn Kenyon
  • Sabrina Jeffries
  • Fern Michaels
  • Laurie R. King
  • Francine Rivers
  • David Ignatius
  • Carl Weber
  • Benedict Jacka
  • And many more
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RBmedia Verlag at a Glance

RBmedia Verlag is a leading publisher of German-language audiobooks and part of RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world. RBmedia Verlag publishes German-language audiobooks under its nonfiction imprint ABOD and fiction imprint Hörbüch München.

  • ABOD, founded in 2012, produces top nonfiction titles from major German publishing houses. Key content areas include global bestsellers in the business, politics, and self-help genres.
  • Hörbüch München publishes German-language fiction titles, including global bestsellers in the mystery and thrillers, science fiction, and romance genres.
  • Notable authors include Sarah Wagenknecht, Jack Nasher, Wolfgang Kubicki, Gerd Kommer, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Samantha Downing, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Catriona Ward, and Kaspar Panizza.
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RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world. With over 60,000 exclusive titles, our audiobooks continually dominate key literary awards and bestseller lists. The company’s powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globe—at home, in the car, and everywhere their mobile devices go. Our titles are available on leading audio platforms, including Audible, iTunes, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many more.

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