Houtschild, part of the Blackwell group, have developed an unrivalled reputation as a specialist supplier of English and foreign language Continental European publications. Based in the Netherlands, their efficient and innovative organisational structure focuses on the delivery of exceptional customer service through highly qualified and multilingual staff.

Houtschild can supply any book in print globally either directly, or as part of an approval plan programme. Standing orders form a significant part of the business and the Houtschild database contains a multitude of series in all languages and academic disciplines. Additional services offered for book orders include urgent handling, an extensive range of options in book processing and servicing, out of print and antiquarian search, an order tracing system, and a new title service.

The Journal Subscription Department handles print and online subscriptions published by commercial publishers, governments and societies. Their multilingual staff will order new subscriptions and back issues, claim missing issues, and handle all correspondence to ensure an uninterrupted supply.