Association of American Publishers
The AAP represents American publishers and their site is very much
focused on issues affecting them. It also provides an update on
copyright and the issues surrounding piracy, intellectual freedom and
education. (http://www.publishers.org)
Association of Canadian Publishers
Brisk and informative site offering tips on how to get published,
information on Canadian publishing and a media list for self-publishers. www.publishers.ca
Book Publishers Association of New Zealand
The trade association is
http://www.bpanz.org.nz/
Booksellers’ Association
Represents British booksellers, with a full range of training,
conferences etc on matters of interest to the book trade. http://www.booksellers.org.uk
The Publishers’ Association
This organisation represents British publishers, but also has some
useful general guidelines on Getting Published, which can be
viewed on their site. http://www.publishers.org.uk
Publishers’ Association of South Africa
Association representing South African publishers, who are listed in a
detailed directory. Also awards information. http://publishsa.co.za/index.htm
Publishers Licensing Society Ltd
Representing British publishers, the PLS has mandates from 1600
publishers granting the Society the authority to license photocopying of
pages from published works.
http://www.pls.org.uk/ngen_public/default.asp
Scottish Publishers Association
Trade association of almost 50 Scottish publishers - helps publishers
promote their books. http://www.scottishbooks.org/
Spoken Word Publishing Association
UK trade association for everyone working in the spoken word industry.
Their website is no more than a list of publishers and producers.
http://www.swpa.org.uk
