List of American Book Publishers
Book publishing is a volatile industry, and the number of publishers in business varies. According to The Literary Marketplace, there are roughly 3,000 United States book publishers. Larger publishers concentrate on novels, current events and other books of general interest. Many smaller publishing houses are niche publishers; they usually limit the books they publish to specific genres.
Large Publisher: Random House
Random House, according to Para Publishing, is one of six U.S. publishing conglomerates. Its various divisions publish virtually all types of books. Authors are generally paid a royalty based on a percentage of the book's selling price. Most Random House divisions are at its headquarters building.
Random House
1745 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 782-9000
randomhouse.com
Large Publisher: McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill was one of the top 12 publishers by revenue in 2006. Best known for textbooks, it also publishes books on other topics, including business, medicine, math and engineering. Authors are generally paid a royalty based on a percentage of the book's selling price.
McGraw Hill
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
(212) 904-2000
(212) 512-2000
mcgraw-hill.com
Niche Publisher: Graywolf Press
Graywolf Press is among the best known "small presses," publishers that specialize in non-commercial, "literary" books. According to its Website, Graywolf publishes 27 books annually, including collections of poetry, memoir, essays, novels and short stories. Authors are generally paid a royalty based on a percentage of the book's selling price.
Graywolf Press
250 Third Avenue North, Suite 600
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 641-0077
graywolfpress.org
Niche Publisher: Playscripts
Playscripts, Inc., like most play publishers, issues acting editions: bound scripts sold to actors and theater companies. It publishes plays for community theaters, smaller professional theaters and children's theaters. It also produces a new catalog each fall. Playscripts' royalty payments are a percentage of the selling price of each script sold and of the fee paid by a theater for each performance of the play.
Playscripts, Inc.
450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 809
New York, NY 10123
(866) 639-7529
playscripts.com
Niche Publisher: F+W Media
"A Cup of Comfort," issued by F+W Media's Adams Media division, is one of the largest inspirational publishers. According to its Website, it has more than 30 titles in print. Each book contains short, true inspirational stories on one theme, such as "Christmas" and "Dog Lovers." Authors are paid a flat fee for their stories. Unlike most publishers, online submissions are encouraged, and queries are not necessary.
F+W Media
4700 E. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
(513) 531-2690
fwmedia.com (F+W Media)
cupofcomfort.com (A Cup of Comfort)
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