Publishing brings ideas and stories to life.
We produce trusted information. We connect creators and audiences. We invest in people and ideas. And we underpin the global knowledge economy.
At a time when the pandemic has driven us apart and society has become more polarised, we help people create moments of true connection – sharing what they love, debating ideas and celebrating the voices that mean most to them.
We build relationships of trust with government and key partners.
We ensure our members are informed and can effectively respond.
We provide every member with services that aid their long-term interests.
The Publishers Association’s Industry Insights 2021 contains the data from what was previously known as the Yearbook, in a new interactive dashboard that presents data on a digital platform. Members of the Publishers Association can access the dashboard in the Members’ Area of our website.
Summary data of the UK publishing industry’s performance in 2021.
The Publishers Association is the member organisation for UK publishing, representing companies of all sizes and specialisms. Our members produce digital and print books, research journals and educational resources across genres and subjects. We exist to champion publishing to the wider world and to provide our members with everything they need to thrive.
As the Conservative Party leadership race draws to a close, Dan Conway, CEO of the Publishers Association, has written to the Conservative leadership candidates and urged them to commit to five pledges to secure the ongoing economic, cultural, and social contribution of the UK’s world-leading publishing industry.
