What if a book has two publishers?

If a book includes multiple publishers on its copyright page, place the publisher names in the order they are shown on the work (see Chapter 10, Example 24, in the Publication Manual). American Psychological Association; De Gruyter Mouton; Basic Books.

Where is the publisher listed in a book?

Look for the publisher’s name on the title page. The name of the publisher should appear at the bottom of the title page, under the title and author of the book. The publisher’s name will usually be listed under the logo for the publisher.

Can I republish my book?

No matter which self-publishing service you use, it is possible to republish a book many times over. All you need to do is modify and update your Word file or book cover and then upload them to your publishing platform. Any changes you make will be republished, usually within 24 hours.

Can I republish old books?

But you also can self-republish previously published books that have gone out of print. The process is fairly straightforward if the book is text-only, such as a novel, but can be far more complex for nonfiction such as textbooks, tutorials, scholarly, illustrated, and heavily referenced books.

Do publishers steal books?

Most publishing entities are honest, but some do steal. That means it will steal not just one book, but many books — and these books must be making a profit for the entity, or there would be no motivation for theft.

Why do authors republish books?

There are five reasons for republishing a book: The publisher has gone out of business. The author and the publisher wish to part ways. The author wants to release a new edition or change the cover. The author wishes to establish their own publishing imprint and republish their book(s) under this new imprint.

Can you get an old book reprinted?

Research the book to make sure it’s in the public domain. Any titles that can truly be called “antique” (books printed before 1925) are public domain and may be reprinted without any special permission or fees. There is no need to ask permission of or pay the author (or her family) or the original publisher.

Can I republish my own book?