Schumm Sprechende Bücher (English: Schumm Speaking Books) claims to be the first German audiobook publisher and was founded after entrepreneur Erich Schumm returned from a trip to the USA in 1978. It produced numerous tapes, which were popular with libraries.
The company is now known as Steinbach Sprechende Bücher.
The company is now known as Steinbach Sprechende Bücher.