HEMA Bookshelf is a publisher of HEMA books.
Our catalog includes original facsimiles which are funded by pre-orders, as well as translations and scholarly analysis of subjects related to historical martial arts (available on major bookselling sites).
Our mission is to contribute something beautiful to the community, and that philosophy informs all of our publications.
Facsimiles
A facsimile is an exact replica of a book or manuscript, faithfully copying the smallest details to produce a book that is as close to the original as possible. We are producing facsimiles of famous fencing manuals, priced to be within reach of the average HEMA practitioner.
Books
In addition to our flagship facsimile line, HEMA Bookshelf designs, edits, and publishes conventional books by authors in the HEMA community. You can access our catalog by clicking below.