Amsterdam University Press acquires ATF Press Publishing Group
Amsterdam University Press (AUP) has acquired Australia’s ATF Press Publishing Group, expanding its portfolio in theology, religious studies and social ethics.
The acquisition includes ATF Press’s backlist of more than 400 titles published over the past 34 years. The integration process is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
ATF Press’s established series and collections will continue under the ATF imprint within Amsterdam University Press. The publisher said its backlist, including English translations of key works in theology, will be preserved and made more widely available in both print and electronic formats through AUP’s global distribution network, with some titles becoming internationally accessible for the first time.
Jan-Peter Wissink, Director of Amsterdam University Press, said: “ATF Press has an impressive history of internationalisation, including translations, and an extensive backlist covering theology, history, and social ethics. Its inclusion within Amsterdam University Press represents an exciting new chapter for us and will significantly expand our list of theological and religious publications.”
Professor Paul Babie, Chair of ATF Press (Australia) Ltd., said the acquisition marked a new phase in the publisher’s development: “We are proud of our history as an independent publisher, and our contribution to theology as a science. With this acquisition, our backlist will be in capable hands to ensure continuity. Other publishing houses in this region have come and gone, but we have survived – a mark of international recognition of what we have achieved.”
Following completion of the integration, all ATF Press titles, including new publications, will be available through the Amsterdam University Press website. International distribution will transfer to Taylor & Francis from December 2026, while existing distribution agreements will remain in place until then.