Economic contribution of the new zealand book publishing industry 2015 was released by pwc in november 2016. Associations of university presses are listed afterwards. This page lists notable university presses, arranged by country. Panz manages a collective stand at a number of international book fairs including the frankfurt book fair in october, the bologna childrens book fair in march and the guadalajara international book fair fil in novemberdecember. We are famous for the quality of our teachers, the progressive nature of our education system, and the innovative approach of our publishing.
Discover how new zealand publishers and their world class content can help learners in your marketplace. The new zealand association of manuscript assessors has developed a series of guidelines for people working in this area. Nationwide book distributors ltd is a locally owned, new zealandbased book wholesaler and distributor, representing publishers to the new zealand book trade and library market. Book publishers association of new zealand bpanz private. Harpercollins new zealand is the countrys oldest book publisher and an independently run division of the harpercollins group, the second biggest publisher of consumer books in the world. An independent nz owned company specialising in contemporary nonfiction by new zealand and overseas authors. The new zealand association of literary agents was set up to establish standards for literary agents operating within new zealand. Here are the results of the 2017 independent publisher regional and ebook awards, presented to the years best titles published in these important and growing divisions of independent publishing. If you are interested in writing and need general advice on how to begin, browse the internet or in your local library for books that will help you with your genre of. Harpercollins new zealand new zealands oldest book. The book publishers association of new zealand bpanz is concerned about the impact of the recommended changes to the parallel import restrictions as outlined in the productivity commission discussion draft. Grants and funding publishers association of new zealand inc. A list of all imprints, publishers and their distributors in the new zealand book industry.
Mary egan publishing offers a complete publishing package from start to finish and can manage your entire project, from writing, editing, proofreading, design and printing to marketing and sales and everything in between. Testimonials new zealand book lovers will know how much we depend on the judgment, expertise and professional commitment of a publisher like david ling. Books by new zealand authors score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This definition appears somewhat frequently and is found in the following acronym finder categories. United states germany united kingdom canada australia india spain italy france hong kong list of all countries. About us nationwide book distributors, new zealand. Book publishers association of new zealand listed as bpanz.
All nzala members subscribe to a code of ethics that includes. Makaro press particularly interested in publishing nz fiction, poetry and creative memoir including books for children and young adults. Japan, singapore, new zealand, spain, switzerland, united arab emirates, and 7. Less than a year on from its starring role at the frankfurt book fair, new zealand s publishing industry is in turmoil. Zealand publishing house, also trading as health house, is a book publishing and health product business, founded in 1986. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and others to share the places they go to connect with writers of the past, to the bars and cafes where todays authors give readings, and to those sites that are most inspiring for writing. Panz members receive reduced rates for exhibiting as well as advice on funding opportunities. What they have in common is a commitment to producing only titles that meet very high standards in regard to content and production. Canterbury university press produces topquality books for thinking people. Education new zealand trust 1114 the terrace 04 472 0788.
Association of american university press, university of chicago press. Book publishers association of new zealand how is book publishers association of new zealand abbreviated. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors from around the world pegasus publishers submissions guidelines and our publishing process see our covid19 statement here. The play press specialises in publishing and promoting nz plays. Tony fisk, former managing director of harpercollins publishers new zealand ltd. Publishing new zealand society of authors pen nz inc te. We publish on a wide range of subjects, including natural history, photography, outdoor and adventure, art and culture, history and biography, social and environmental issues, as well as childrens books. This revised third edition also features chapters on ebook publishing and marketing through social media. What we do publishers association of new zealand inc. New zealands guest of honour pavilion at the 2012 frankfurt book fair has won the supreme award and the installation category at the 20 interior awards in new zealand. The panz advocacy team works to inform the relevant government departments and industry bodies of key issues facing book publishers and how we can work effectively together. Across more than 40 publishing imprints, we celebrate writers, stories and ideas that entertain, educate and inspire. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of new zealand.
Feature 2018 independent publisher book awards regional and ebook. Macmillan publishers new zealand ltd part of the international macmillan group. Members directory publishers association of new zealand inc. If youre not using an agent we recommend you research who publishes what before making contact. Books by new zealand authors score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Educational publishing showcases new zealand strengths. David ling is a publisher of rare integrity, range and innovation and his duck creek imprint, launched in 2010, has contributed significantly to the general upswing in new zealand picture book publishing. Panz is focused on assisting our members with their current business and preparing them for the future, in areas such as training and professional development, and representing publishers interests to government and other sectors. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. We offer full sales, warehousing facilities and book distribution services. If the editor considers the work to be appropriate for our lists, we will put forward an offer of publication, either under a traditional contract or a shared. The publishers association of new zealand website nz has a comprehensive list of new zealand publishers. We are the publishers association of new zealandte rau o takupu panz, representing trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers throughout aotearoa new zealand. An introduction to new zealand publishing by publishers.
The copy press self published books, online bookstore and business printing services. The magazine publishers association nz mpa linkedin. This includes funding for the translation of new zealand titles into foreign languages and an international promotional fund to support new zealand authors to attend literary festivals or engage in other international. Book publishers association of new zealand writersservices. Book publishers association of new zealand how is book. Literary agents act on the authors behalf to offer a manuscript to publishers. As the new zealand home of the worlds bestknown publisher, we put books and readers at the centre of everything we do. It is the movement of making data accessible to the overall population. I joined william collins in the uk in 1971 as a sales rep in. Publishing new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. The new zealand collective stand offers a space for local publishers to exhibit and promote their titles in an international arena and is a collegial hub for business meetings and networking events.
The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our inhouse submission editors. We only accept submissions if your work is recommended to us by an agent, manuscript assessor or book industry contact or if you have been previously published. We are the countrys largest independent publishing house, producing more than 250 new titles each year in areas as diverse as academic books, professional reference works, adult fiction, childrens books and electronic publications. Here are the results of the 2018 independent publisher regional and ebook awards, presented to the years best titles published in these important and growing divisions of independent publishing. My career in publishing covers a few decades and varied. The magazine publishers association nz mpa publishing the new zealand magazine industry is one of the most vibrant and energetic magazine markets in the world. Nz christian writers is a nationwide collective of over 250 authors, bloggers, editors, lyricists, poets, publishers, songwriters, storytellers and writers throughout new zealand. Creative new zealand supports the translation of new zealand literature into foreign languages with the translation fund scheme.
At times, creators might be their very own distributers, which means originators and engineers of substance likewise give media to. Feature 2017 independent publisher book awards regional and ebook medalists. The pavilions codesigners, pattersons associates and. Our fearless leaderreader, madeline mcintosh, gives us a peek at some of her favorite books novels, business books, memoirs, and everything in between. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Featured publishers canterbury university press we publish about a dozen nonfiction titles a year, in the academic and general markets, with recognised strengths in natural history, biography, and books about and arising from our region. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc te.
Book fairs publishers association of new zealand inc. Panz is fully focused on assisting our members with their present business and also to prepare for the future. Getting published so youve almost finished writing that book or perhaps youve already finished and now youre starting to think about getting it published. Contact panz publishers association of new zealand inc. Members directory find book publishers in nz publishers. The cuba press an independent publisher based in wellington, aotearoa new zealand. An active member and former longtime councillor of the publishers association of new zealand panz, in 2011 he was awarded honorary life membership for his services to the industry. International publishers organisations with specialised publishing interests as well as international regional publishers associations may become ipa associate members. Walker books australia is the leading childrens publisher in australia and new zealand. Panz is focused on assisting our members with their current business and preparing them for the future, in areas such as training and professional development, and representing publishers. United states germany united kingdom canada australia india spain italy france hong kong list. Panz is a member of wecreate international publishers association. The new zealand society of authors website nz features information on manuscript assessors, agents and writing prizes etc.
Huia is an awardwinning independent new zealand book publisher producing wonderful and provocative books with a uniquely. Panz is an incorporated society headed by a president and 7 council members. An introduction to new zealand publishing provides an overview of all the stages involved in creating a book and bringing it to market, and explains the various roles within a publishing house. David ling one of new zealands leading independent book. We are a small team located between mexico city and chicago that is. This study highlights the economic contribution of the new zealand book publishing industry in terms of employment, gdp and wider impacts.
Harpercollins publishers new zealand home facebook. Well, weve put together some useful tips and advice from the experts to help you make your manuscript stand out. National book and journal publishers associations can participate in the work of ipa as regular members. How publishers are responding to help communities during the covid19 pandemic. Our submission guidelines gecko press publishes a limited number of books every year, and 85 percent of them are books translated from other languages.
If you are unsure about anything you are asked to sign in such an agreement, the australian society of authors and the new zealand society of authors can offer advice. Ipg client publishers are an extremely diverse group. This means we only publish a very small number of original titles. Announcing the results of the 2019 independent publisher book awards. Manuscript submissions gecko press childrens books.
We will contact you once a decision has been reached. You will need to submit a synopsis with your manuscript and we recommend you follow the publishers guidelines for submissions. Our members include both the largest international publishers and a vibrant independent publishing community. New zealand s guest of honour pavilion at the 2012 frankfurt book fair has won the supreme award and the installation category at the 20 interior awards in new zealand. Thomson reuters a leading provider of information and solutions to the legal, tax. I joined william collins in the uk in 1971 as a sales rep in ann mallinson, panz life member. Nationwide books is one of new zealands leading independent book distributors.
Contact us awa press awa press awardwinning publishers. New zealand conservators of cultural materials information if you have a suggestion for a link to be included, let our website editor have the details and please let us know if you find a broken link in our lists so that we can remove or update it. Sep 15, 20 on may 30, publishers association of new zealand president kevin chapman issued a soothing statement about the future of the countrys storytelling. Major publishers distributed by the university of chicago press. Nikki macdonald examines what the fight and flight of new zealand publishers. The association of american publishers aap today released its statshot report for january 2020 reflecting reported. The business is based in tauranga, new zealand, about 200 kms southeast of auckland in the bay of plenty region. Click on the image above to view the new health house website. Entries on this list should be publishing houses associated with one or more academic institutions and have their own article or be wellsourced in a university article.
They range in size from very small to quite large, and they publish in almost every conceivable subject area and for almost every audience. Inclusion in this list does not imply any support for the aims, objectives, policy or advice given. On our site youll find current biographical information for over 100 writers our anzl members and a range of indepth features about the diverse strands of contemporary new zealand literature, as well as extended interviews, reports and a monthly conversation korero. Educational publishing showcases new zealand strengths 21 december 2016 at 9. Aaup produces an annual membership directory distributed by the university of chicago press. Aaup is dedicated to the support of creative and effective scholarly communications. Zealand publishing house health, self improvement and doit.
Alec is sitting deep in the saddle, holding the mare firmly between hand and leg, not letting her get away from him. Publishers association of new zealand booksellers nz. The american meteorological society publishes books focusing on the study of. The publishers association of new zealand manages the international market development initiatives for new zealand literature on behalf of creative new zealand. What they have in common is a commitment to producing only titles that meet very high standards in regard to content and production values. We are the publishers association of new zealandte rau o takupu panz, representing trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers.
Adelaide books llc is a new york based independent company dedicated to publishing literary fiction and creative nonfiction. The publishers association of new zealand panz represents book, educational and digital publishers in new zealand. We strongly recommend that writers visit the new zealand society of authors website for wideranging advice and information about writing and getting published in new zealand. New zealand publishers range in size from large multinationals to midsize firms to oneman bands. Certain agents ask you to sign an agency agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the arrangement. Harpercollins publishers new zealand 5 hrs poetry and literature shift the world on its axis, says kwame alexander, the childrens author behind picture book the undefeated, the newberry medalwinning novel the crossover, and the nonfiction the playbook. Distributing is the spread of writing, music, or information. After a couple of quick circles, she steadies her stride and gets into a proper rhythm, moving with ease and grace across the turf, turning easily and responding to alecs light aids.
Along with our bimonthly magazines and competitions we offer inspiring seminars and writers retreats to encourage, inspire and upskill people in their writing. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. The publishers association of new zealand te rau o takupu panz represents trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers across aotearoa new zealand. The anzl is a community of writers from new zealand authors of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Creative new zealand ministry for culture and heritage ministry of foreign affairs and trade education new zealand new zealand trade and enterprise. Manuscript submissions to david ling book publishers. Educational publishing publishers association of new. The association of american university presses is one of the worlds largest organizations of nonprofit scholarly publishers. New zealand is a small country that has had a large impact on educational developments worldwide. Bpanz stands for book publishers association of new zealand. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. Panz actively represents publishers interests to industry and government. Mary egan ltd offering a full range of services for private publishing. Production values are notably high, while his authors and illustrators represent a judicious mix of established names and exciting newcomers.