NAICS 511130 Book Publishers

NAICS Code: 511130

Code Title: Book Publishers

Code Sector: 51 - Information

NAICS 511130 Book Publishers Description

This industry comprises establishments known as book publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out design, editing, and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books. These establishments may publish books in print, electronic, or audio form.


Illustrative Examples

Atlas publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Religious book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) School textbook publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Encyclopedia publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Technical manual publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Map publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Travel guide book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Establishments publishing books on the Internet exclusively are classified in Industry 519130, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in printing books without publishing are classified in U.S. Industry 323117, Books Printing;
  • Establishments known as music publishers are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;
  • Establishments, such as trade associations, schools and universities, and social welfare organizations, that publish books for distribution to their membership, that are not commonly known as book publishers, are classified according to their primary activity designation;
  • Book clubs primarily engaged in direct sales activities without publishing are classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments.

Alternate Titles

  • Almanac publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Almanac publishers and printing combined
  • Atlas publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Atlas publishers and printing combined
  • Book (e.g., hardback, paperback, audio) publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Book publishers and printing combined
  • Book publishers, university press (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Dictionary publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Dictionary publishers and printing combined
  • Encyclopedia publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Encyclopedia publishers and printing combined
  • Fiction book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Fiction book publishers and printing combined
  • Globe cover publishers
  • Globe cover publishers and printing combined
  • Guide, street map, publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Guide, street map, publishers and printing combined
  • Map publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Map publishers and printing combined
  • Nonfiction book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Nonfiction book publishers and printing combined
  • Pamphlet publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Pamphlet publishers and printing combined
  • Professional book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Professional book publishers and printing combined
  • Publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), book
  • Publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), map
  • Publishers, book, combined with printing
  • Religious book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Religious book publishers and printing combined
  • School book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • School book publishers and printing combined
  • School textbook publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • School textbook publishers and printing combined
  • Street map guide publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Technical manual and paperback book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Technical manual and paperback book publishers and printing combined
  • Technical manual publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Travel guide book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Travel guide book publishers and printing combined
  • University press publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)

NAICS 511130 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC) --

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 5811 - Book publishing