Wise Owl Publications have been publishing books since 1991, but have a family history in the publishing industry that dates back to 1934.
Many acclaimed titles, such as Malta at War by John A. Mizzi and Mark Anthony Vella, Xogħol, Ġaħgiħ u Snajja’ li Spiċċaw by Guido Lanfranco, Mediterranean Gardens by Peter Calamatta, Gladiators over Malta by Brian Cull and Frederick Galea, Darwin - Il-Vjaġġi tal-Beagle by Paul Sammut and a large variety of children’s titles (namely by Natalie Portelli, Mary Puli, Saviour Sammut, Chris Azzopardi, Charles Zarb, Andrew Borg, Charles Daniel Saliba, Roseanne Caruana Buttigieg and Marika Borg) form part of Wise Owl Publications repertoire.
Among the classic romances published by the firm are Ir-Ritratt ta’ Dorian Gray and De Profondus by Alfred Palma, Il-Pendent tas-Seba’ Rubini and Adelina both by Paul J. DeBono who is also the author of a series of thrillers Il-Waħx ta’ …. Charmaine V. Galea’s romance Bejn Ħaltejn and Rita Grech’s romance Famużi appeals to the new generation of readers.
Wise Owl Publications have to date published over 400 titles on a variety of subjects compiled by both Maltese and foreign acclaimed authors. These include Maltese History, Culture and Folklore, Natural History, Children’s books, Novels, Health and Recipes, Workbooks, as well as Tourist Guides.
Wise Owl Publications also publishes Il-Magażin għat-Tfal Maltin u Għawdxin and Il-Magażin għan-Nisa Maltin u Għawdxin.
A number of Wise Owl Publication titles are used by Primary and Secondary schools while many others have received prestigious awards.
Many titles, namely those on Military History have sold well abroad.
Wise Owl Publications also operates a popular Bookshop in Main Street, Rabat which has recently been refurbished and where one can find books to interest readers with varying tastes. A wide range of publications for young people and topics that attract adult readers, especially books on home improvements, health, arts and crafts, hobbies, military history and subjects related to Malta and its rich history, as well as many novels, both in English and Maltese, are also available for the discerning reader at these shops.
A large selection of gift books with very attractive prices, ideal as party or classroom gifts, may also be found at Wise Owl Bookshop.
Wise Owl Publications
59, Levels 0 – 4, Main Street, Rabat RBT 1012, Malta
Tel: +356 21453303 • Email: wiseowl@maltanet.net • Web: www.wiseowlmalta.com