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 UK’s publishing industry is truly world leading. Publishing contributes an extraordinary £11 billion overall to the economy and the industry exports more books than any other country globally, which is a phenomenal cultural achievement for the UK.
We are excited to launch the Publishers Association Jobs Board which highlights all of the exciting vacancies within the publishing industry.
As publishers, authors and book lovers gather in London this week for The London Book Fair (11-13 March) new research from the Publishers Association shows that UK books, journals and education resources are at the heart of the UK’s soft power, playing a key role in attracting tourism, students and contributing to the UK’s cultural…
The Publishers Association has announced that quantum physicist, academic, author, broadcaster and one of the UK’s best known science communicators, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, will deliver the Unwin Award Lecture 2025 at The Royal Institution on Tuesday 1 April 2025. Focusing on the value that publishing brings to society, Professor Jim Al-Khalili will talk about his…
