Who I am

I am Raul Pavel, an experienced international books purchasing specialist and consultant, currently based in Berlin, with over 17 years of expertise in book retail management and acquisitions. My extensive experience includes managing international accounts and sourcing literature from leading global publishers such as Penguin Random House, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, MIT Press, Taschen, Wiley and many others.

As an independent contractor for Cărturești—the most renowned and cosmopolitan bookstore chain in Romania—I support the development of international publication selection, significantly contributing to Cărturești’s recognition as a cultural and touristic landmark, particularly in flagship stores like Cărturești Carusel.

In my previous projects I have worked with Dussmann, facilitating the acquisition of Romanian language books, Koopkultur e.V. where I moderated a book launch event, and Culturadata, where I conducted research on cultural consumption in Romania.

Combining practical industry knowledge with academic insights, I hold a PhD in Book History, enhancing my capability to understand and forecast trends in international book markets. My consultancy and analytics services, supported by in-depth knowledge of retail dynamics and international publishing, uniquely position me to serve clients seeking insight into book acquisitions and cultural retail.