Txalaparta is a free[clarification needed] and independent Basque publishing house based in Tafalla, Navarra.
Founded in 1988 by José María Esparza Zabalegui, it has 1000 published titles to its credit.
They publish about 40 books a year, mainly in Basque and Spanish.
Their book collections include Basque and world literature, political and historical essays, works of social criticism, classic works in left-wing politics, as well as history encyclopedias.
[citation needed] Under the name "Editores Independientes" (Independent Publishers), they collaborate with other publishers such as ERA in Mexico, LOM in Chile or Trilce in Uruguay.