Bookstop Publishing was established in 2024 by Orna Landau, an experienced editor and publisher offering a dynamic vision for a rapidly evolving literary landscape. From its start, the new publishing house incorporated two well-respected imprints: Afik—a boutique publisher for quality Hebrew literature founded in 2012 by Yiftach Aloni—and The Hedgehog and the Fox—an elite non-fiction series edited by Shmuel Rosner (who discovered Yuval Noah Harari, among others). Together, these imprints formed a diverse foundation of contemporary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, championing bold new voices alongside well-established ones, all while maintaining the highest standards of literary selection and editing.
In 2026, Bookstop Publishing expanded its focus by launching the Bookstop Publishing Literary Agency. Founded with a clear mission to serve as a bridge between local talent and the international publishing community, the agency introduces the unique voices of writers in the Hebrew language to readers around the globe. It manages foreign rights, translations, and international representation for exceptional manuscripts that carry a universal appeal.
Orna Landau Founder & Publisher
An experienced editor, author, and publisher Orna previously headed the Translated Fiction department at Kinneret Zmora Publishing, and was a founding partner of another small publishing house before establishing Bookshop Publishing house and Litereary Agency.
+972-52-7459808
info@bookstop.co.il
Noa Ilsar Foreign Rights Manager
An experienced literary professional specializing in international publishing, managing global rights, translations, and building strategic partnerships with overseas publishers to bring Hebrew literature to the global stage.
+357-94618871
