Questions about Cicerone
How do you decide which guidebooks to publish?
Since we specialise in outdoor activities and are walkers and trekkers ourselves, we like to think we have our ear to the ground. Ideas for new guidebooks come from various sources, including enthusiasts, retailers, media, specialist groups, and our own authors, both existing and prospective. We collaborate closely with our authors to develop ideas, combining their insights with our own plans and vision.
From this mix – and a bit of structured planning – we create a roadmap that guides our work for the coming years. We typically schedule about three years in advance but have a rough plan that keeps us thinking up to five years in the future.
You are welcome to Suggest a Guidebook if you have a great idea that we may not have thought of. If you're an author and want to make a proposal, please read our Prospective Authors information.
Does the paper you use come from environmentally friendly sources?
Absolutely. All Cicerone guidebooks are printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper. FSC certification gives the public reassurance that timber products originating from a forest are managed responsibly and sustainably.
What other areas and countries are you planning guidebooks to in the future?
We're always working to improve our range of guidebooks, even in the areas we already cover in depth. We will continue to publish guidebooks for the world’s best walking, trekking, mountaineering or cycling areas, as well as doing our best to respond to emerging trends. If we’ve missed anywhere that you think is important, let us know!
You can see the guidebooks that we will publish in the next three months here.
Why are some of your very old guidebooks still for sale?
As a specialist publisher, some of our guides will never be best-sellers. These niche books, particularly those covering unique areas, are important to walkers, trekkers, and mountaineers, even if they have a smaller audience and take longer to sell. We regularly review them to ensure they’re still useful. If they’re no longer relevant, we’ll remove them from sale.