513130 - Book Publishers

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This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books. These establishments may publish books in print, electronic, or audio form, including exclusively on the Internet.

Illustrative Examples:

Atlas publishers
Religious book publishers
Graphic novel publishers
School textbook publishers
Encyclopedia publishers
Technical manual publishers
Map publishers
Travel guide book publishers


Cross-References.

• Establishments primarily engaged in printing books without publishing are classified in U.S. Industry 323117, Books Printing;
• Establishments known as music publishers are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;
• Establishments, such as trade associations, schools and universities, and social welfare organizations, that publish books for distribution to their membership, that are not commonly known as book publishers, are classified according to their primary activity;
• Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books (including downloads) without publishing, including book clubs primarily engaged in direct sales, are classified in Industry 459210, Book Retailers and News Dealers;
• Establishments primarily engaged in streaming audio books without publishing are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers; and
• Establishments primarily engaged as independent authors who act as their own publishers are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.