Ducasse Edition, which publishes 15 to 20 new releases each year and has a catalogue of about a hundred titles, will expand the Hachette Illustré division’s selection of illustrated cookbooks.
This new imprint, led by Aurore Charoy, will become part of the Hachette Illustré division, overseen by Catherine Saunier-Talec. Hachette Livre will begin marketing and distributing the catalogue on January 1, 2026.
Alain Ducasse, Founder and President of Alain Ducasse Group: “For more than 20 years, we have been developing Ducasse Edition based on the philosophy that books are a living extension of our cuisine: a demanding, generous and accessible tool for passing on knowledge. In joining Hachette, a leading publisher in France and further afield, we are lending fresh impetus to this vision, to expand the reach of expertise, chefs, producers and places we find inspiring, with high standards, passion, and a strong desire to share.”
Catherine Saunier-Talec, Head of divisions at Hachette Illustré: "We are very pleased to welcome this iconic name in the illustrated cookbook market, and to have the opportunity to showcase its rich collection of titles. This acquisition dovetails with our ambition to offer a carefully crafted, quality selection of practical books.”