book publishing: Associations and Awards

Among publishers' associations, the most notable in the United States is the Association of American Publishers. Some professional associations present awards for books of unusual merit. The National Book Committee, for example, presents the National Book Awards in five categories: fiction; poetry; arts and letters; history and biography; and science, philosophy, and religion.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Related Entries
• Associations and Awards
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• New Technologies
• Paperback Books
• Specialization
• The Emergence of Publishing Houses
• Early History
• Bibliography

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