2009
Sebastian Ganske (33), son of publisher Thomas Ganske, starts his work for the publishing group after finishing his studies, an apprenticeship as management assistant in publishing and a lengthy stay abroad. more
2008
After the launch of the internet portals abooffice.de, PRINZ.de and Küchengötter.de, the publishing group expands its activities in the new media and acquires a majority stake in the SCHNEEMENSCHEN GmbH based in Zweibrücken (Rhineland-Palatinate). more

2007
In May the GANSKE VERLAGSGRUPPE celebrates its centenary with a ceremonial act in the town hall of Hamburg. more
2006
The book "Entscheidungen. Mein Leben in der Politik" (Decisions. My Life in Politics) written by the former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and published by HOFFMANN UND CAMPE is the best-selling book of the year. more

2005
To mark 100 years since the birth of the publisher Kurt Ganske, HOFFMANN UND CAMPE VERLAG publishes the biography "Halte Schritt. Kurt Ganske und seine Zeit".
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2004
TRAVEL HOUSE MEDIA, publisher of travel literature and guidebooks takes up business activity and bundles all activities of the publishing house concerning travel. more

2001-2003
Thomas Ganske has created a new holding company to manage the activities of his Publishing Group. In GANSKE VERLAGSGRUPPE GmbH all activities of all companies of the group are bundled. more
1979-2000
Thomas Ganske succeeds Kurt Ganske as publisher. more

1945-1978
The Allied occupation forces give Ganske und Christensen license number C8.5B to publish "books and music." more
1722-1941
BUCHHANDLUNG GOTTFRIED ECKART (bookseller) is founded as the forerunner of the Gräfe und Unzer Verlag (publisher). more