About Islamikon Verlag

The Islamikon Verlag  is a specialized academic publisher dedicated to Islamic and Middle Eastern studies. Its history dates back to 1949, when the Military Government granted Hans Vorndran a license for the publication of books and periodicals under the firm Verlag für Orientkunde. Since then, the Verlag has built a longstanding tradition of publishing high-quality scholarly works on the history, culture, and literature of the Near and Middle East.

Our History and Leadership

In 2001, Dr. Oliver Vorndran inherited the Verlag from his grandfather, Dr. Hans Vorndran, continuing the family’s dedication to academic publishing and the promotion of Oriental and Islamic studies. Since 2023, Prof. Dr. Jens Scheiner has taken over as the new owner and series editor, leading the Verlag into its next chapter of scholarly excellence.

Notable Editors and Expertise

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Marzolph, former editor of the series “Beiträge zur Kulturgeschichte des islamischen Orients” (Contributions to the Cultural History of the Islamic Orient), served as a guiding force in the editorial direction of the Verlag. A retired professor of Islamic Studies at the Georg-August-University in Göttingen, Germany, Prof. Marzolph was also a senior member of the editorial committee of the Enzyklopädie des Märchens. He specializes in the narrative culture of the Islamic Near and Middle East, with particular emphasis on Arab and Persian folk narratives, popular literature, and related fields.

Our Focus Areas

• Islamic history, culture, and literature

• Middle Eastern and Near Eastern studies

• Historical, philological, and cultural research

• Arab and Persian folk narrative, popular literature, and related disciplines

Why Publish with Islamikon Verlag?

We provide authors with personalized support throughout the publication process – from peer review to final printing – ensuring that each work achieves maximum visibility in the academic community. By publishing with Islamikon Verlag, researchers join a legacy of scholarly excellence and international recognition.

Discover our publications and become part of a tradition of high-quality research in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, now guided by Prof. Dr. Jens Scheiner.