Every year, the number of new books is overwhelming. TOC exists to guide readers toward fewer, better books—works that pose enduring questions and sharpen our understanding of the world. Our list brings together prize-winning and bestselling authors, alongside artists, designers, illustrators, and scientists with a distinctive point of view.
We believe important literature deserves books of equal caliber: finely chosen materials, expert letterpress printing, and precise typography. In an age of fleeting digital reading, our books create a durable space for significant ideas. On a curated shelf, they offer both a quiet refuge from information noise and a starting point for spirited conversation.
Under the direction of publisher Birgit Schmitz, TOC focuses on contemporary literature, essays, and crafted texts that feel urgent now and may help shape the canon of the future.
