The Publishers Association

The Publishers Association (PA) is the leading trade organisation serving book, journal and electronic publishers in the UK.

Our core service is representation and lobbying, around copyright, rights and other matters relevant to our members, who represent roughly 80% of the industry by turnover. Our membership is open to publishing companies that operate in the UK.  Read about membership benefits

Digital Britain

Digital Britain On 16 June Lord Carter published the Government’s long-awaited Digital Britain report. A significant proportion of the report is aimed at the creative industries, with the most anticipated proposals being those aimed at addressing peer-to-peer filesharing. But despite the media’s focus on this topic, there are plenty of other issues in the report which stand to affect publishers.

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PA Launches new SME membership

SME Logo The PA has launched a new category of membership, aimed at Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

A range of benefits with a retail value of well over £2,000 is being offered to new members, designed to provide SMEs with practical support and guidance.

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Tools of Change Frankfurt Seminar

TOC Frankfurt At this intensive one-day conference publishers can explore the options and the digital tools available to them and connect with the industry game-changers who are experimenting and innovating to ensure a more profitable future in publishing.

TOC Frankfurt will take place on 13th October and a special reduced rate of €399 (+19% VAT) is available to members of the The Publishers Association.

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UK Publishing

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PA Statistics Yearbook 08 Cover

UK Book Publishing Industry Statistics Yearbook 2008
Published April 2009
£100 + shipping
PDF £100 + VAT 

   
UKpublishingYearbook2008-60

A Guide to the UK Publishing Industry
Published 2008
£9.99 + shipping 

   
GPIcoverUK2007-60

UK Publishing Market Profile 2007
Published 2007
£162 +VAT
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