Publisher
Publisher
Publisher (pronunciation: puhb-lish-er) is an individual, group, or company that prepares and issues books, journals, music, or other works for sale or public distribution.
Etymology
The term "publisher" originates from the Middle English word "publishen," which means "to make public announcement." It was first used in the context of book production in the 1740s.
Role of a Publisher
A publisher is responsible for the publication process, which includes the stages of the development, acquisition, copyediting, graphic design, production – printing (and its electronic equivalents), and marketing and distribution of newspapers, magazines, books, literary works, musical works, software and other works dealing with information, including the electronic media.
Types of Publishers
There are several types of publishers, including traditional publishers, self-publishers, vanity publishers, and hybrid publishers. Each type of publisher has a different approach to the publication process, and they each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Traditional Publisher
A traditional publisher is a company that follows the traditional publishing model, where the publisher assumes all costs and risks of publication and pays the author a royalty for their work.
Self-Publisher
A self-publisher is an author who chooses to publish their own work, often using modern technology to bypass the traditional publishing industry.
Vanity Publisher
A vanity publisher is a company that authors pay to have their book published. This type of publishing is often used by authors who have been unable to publish their work through traditional means.
Hybrid Publisher
A hybrid publisher is a company that offers a blend of traditional and self-publishing services. The author pays for the publication of their book, but the publisher also contributes in terms of editing, design, and marketing.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Publisher
- Wikipedia's article - Publisher
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