Periplus Editors is a publishing company that specializes in creating books on topics ranging from cooking to culture and design.
- The company was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1973 as a bookshop by Elizabeth and Johan Arndt.
- They expanded to publishing in the early 1980s, focusing primarily on books that highlighted different aspects of Asia.
- In the late 1980s, they opened their first retail store in Bali, Indonesia and expanded across Southeast Asia, eventually opening stores in Hong Kong and Singapore.
- Since then, Periplus Editors has become one of the largest English-language publishers in the region.
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A cookbook that provides a comprehensive guide to the cuisine of Sichuan, from its signature dishes to lesser-known regional specialties.
A guidebook that covers everything from the island's top tourist attractions to the best places to eat, stay and shop.
A travel book that explores Southeast Asia's largest archipelago and the communities that call it home.
Periplus Editors publishes books on topics ranging from cooking to culture and design. They specialize in books on Asian culture.
Periplus Editors books can be purchased online or in their retail stores located throughout Southeast Asia.
Periplus Editors was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1973 as a bookshop by Elizabeth and Johan Arndt. They expanded to publishing in the early 1980s and have since become one of the largest English-language publishers in Southeast Asia.
Periplus Editors' competitors include publishers such as Tuttle Publishing, Lonely Planet, and DK Publishing.
Some of Periplus Editors' most popular books include 'The Food of Sichuan', 'Bali: The Ultimate Guide', and 'Asian Waters'.