Book Publishers in California

Annotated list of book publishers in California.

Able Muse Press

Publishers of poetry, short story anthologies, and literary novels. They accept submissions only during their reading period from May 1 to July 15 annually....

    San Jose, CA   US

Action Publishing

Action Publishing is a west coast independent publisher of quality children's picture books, juvenile and young adult fiction and non-fiction for all ages....

    Glendale, CA   US

Aftershock Comics

Launched in April 2015, AfterShock Comics is a comic book company that combines the creative edge of an independent comic book publisher with the strengths and experience of a traditional powerhouse....

    Sherman Oaks, CA   US

AiT/Planet Lar

AiT/Planet Lar is a pop-culture company dedicated to bringing high-quality entertainment to the masses through the creation of original projects or producing works deserving of wider recognition. Currently the company is focused on producing Original Graphic Novels to be distributed through mass-mar...

    San Francisco, CA   US

AK Press

AK Press is a worker-run collective that publishes and distributes radical books, visual and audio media, and other mind-altering material....

    Oakland, CA   US

Aldrich Publishing

Aldrich Publishing is a chapbook company that accepts free verse poetry. Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome year round. Authors are expected to be widely published in magazines and journals. An imprint of Kelsay Books. ...

    Torrance, CA   US

Alexander Publications

Publisher of books, training manuals and videos specially for electric utilities....

    Newport Beach, CA   US

Alfred Publishing Co Inc

Educational music publisher since 1922....

    Van Nuys, CA   US

Alternative Comics

Alternative Comics is a U.S. independent graphic novel and comic book publisher currently based in Cupertino, California. In addition to publishing creator-owned titles, Alternative Comics is also a noted publisher of anthologies....

    Cupertino, CA   US

Amber Allen Publishing

Amber Allen focuses exclusively on personal development, inspirational, spiritual, and health-related books and audios that appeal to a large, general audience....

    San Rafael, CA   US

American Carriage House Publishing

American Carriage House Publishing is focused on providing traditional and family values in a new, fresh approach. Our goal is to seek out unique information and present it in such a way that leaves the reader with a greater knowledge, more understanding, and the confidence to fulfill their dreams....

    Nevada City, CA   US

AMMO Books

AMMO Books publishes exciting, one-of-a-kind visually charged books that always get noticed. We create "must-have" books with amazing design, thoughtful writing, and exquisite printing. We've built both an eclectic list and dedicated audience - one great book at a time!...

    Pasadena, CA   US

Analytics Press

Analytics Press teaches applied business analytics and critical thinking skills by publishing books, reports, course materials, and software, and by organizing seminars and workshops. ...

    Piedmont, CA   US

Angel City Press

Angel City Press was established in 1992 and is dedicated to the publication of high-quality nonfiction books....

    Santa Monica, CA   US

Anomaly Productions

Anomaly Productions is a cutting-edge media company launched by creators Brittenham and Haberlin. Anomaly Productions combines stunning artwork and rich stories to build deeply immersive worlds than can be experienced across multiple platforms and in a multitude of ways. Anomaly is its first release...

    San Diego, CA   US

Aquila Polonica

Aquila Polonica is an independent publishing house based in the U.S. and the U.K., founded in 2005 by Terry A. Tegnazian and Stefan Mucha. The company specializes in books based on eyewitness accounts in English, of Poland in World War II...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Archaia

Founded as a niche publisher in 2002, Archaia Entertainment, LLC has become a world renowned graphic novel publisher and media rights holder, with of over 50 titles to its credit, including Mouse Guard, Return of the Dapper Men, Gunnerkrigg Court, Rust, Awakening, Mr. Murder is Dead, Lucid, Tumor, A...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Archive Editions

Publishes books and magazines related to motion pictures and filmmaking....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Archon Comics

Archon Comics is a LA-based comic book studio managed by Troy Dye and Tom Kelesides, writers of such comics as Shrek, Megamind and Puss In Boots....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Arktoi Books

An imprint of Red Hen Press, Eloise Klein Healy established Arktoi Books to publish literary works of high quality by lesbian writers....

    Pasadena, CA   US

Asylum Press

Asylum Press is a publishing company that produces premium comic books and graphic novels within the horror, science fiction, and action genres. ...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Auad Publishing

Publisher of books on artists from the turn of the century to the "Golden Age of Illustration."...

    San Francisco, CA   US

Aunt Lute Books

Aunt Lute Books is a nonprofit multicultural women's press based in San Francisco. For over thirty years, we have been publishing literature by women whose voices have been traditionally underrepresented in mainstream and small press publishing....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Avalon Travel

Avalon travel guides feature a combination of practicality and spirit, offering a traveler-to-traveler perspective perfect for planning an afternoon hike, around-the-world journey, or anything in between. ATP publishes seven major series: Rick Steves, Moon Handbooks, Moon Metro, Moon Outdoors, Moon ...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Balcony Press

Balcony Press was established in 1994 to publish art, architecture and design books emphasizing the cultural and historical aspects of design particularly in the Western United States....

    Glendale, CA   US

Bear Star Press

Founded in 1996, Bear Star is committed to publishing the best writing it can attract from the Mountain and Pacific time zones, as well as Alaska and Hawaii....

    Cohasset, CA   US

Benitez Productions

Benitez Productions is the publisher of the modern fantasy comic series "e;Wraithborn"e; and the steampunk series "e;Lady Mechanik"e;....

    Encino, CA   US

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Berrett-Koehler Publishers' publishing mission is to publish books that support the movement toward a more enlightened world of work and more free, open, humane, effective, and globally sustainable organizations....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Big Nerd Ranch

Big Nerd Ranch offers computer books and training to help developers build innovative computer and mobile applications....

    Atlanta, CA   US

Bitingduck Press

We are an indie press established in 2012 with the goal of providing high-quality, low-cost, highly accessible electronic and print books for anyone interested in science, mathematics, and the lives of scientists. We are currently focusing on science fiction and "science in fiction," but w...

    Altadena, CA   US

Black Bed Sheet Books

Publishers of books in the horror genre primarily, but Black Bed Sheet books also considers Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense, Young Adult, Contemporary, Thrillers, and anything else with a dark theme....

    Antelope, CA   US

Black Mask Comics

Bringing the punk rock ethic to comics c/o co-founders Brett Gurewitz, Steve Niles, and Matt Pizzolo, Black Mask supports creators telling awesome & important stories....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Blue Dolphin Publishing

Books and tapes on comparative cultural and spiritual traditions, psychology, self-help, healing, ecology, interspecies relationships, and increasing social awareness and conscious evolution....

    Nevada City, CA   US

Blue Snake Books

Blue Snake Books, inaugurated in 2005, is one of the largest publishers of internal and historical martial arts books in the world....

    Berkeley, CA   US

Bluestocking Press

The goal of Bluestocking Press is to publish books for students in subject areas that are generally considered beyond them or better left to experts....

    Placerville, CA   US

Boaz Publishing

Boaz Publishing Company publishes fiction, poetry, and general non-fiction for sale through the book trade to general interest readers....

    Albany, CA   US

BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through the development of four distinct imprints - BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia - BOOM! has produced award-winning original...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Bored Feet Press

Publishers of books and maps for California and the West...

    Fort Bragg, CA   US

Boroughs Publishing Group

Boroughs Publishing Group is an e-publisher specializing in romance fiction of a great variety of sub-genres from contemporary and young adult to historical and paranormal romance....

    Ventura, CA   US

Boss Fight Books

Boss Fight Books, founded in Los Angeles in June 2013, publishes great books about classic video games. Each of our books will take a critical, creative, historical, and personal look at a single game....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Bridge House Books

Publishers of historical fiction and biography of the Western U.S....

    Rancho Murieta, CA   US

BrownWalker Press

BrownWalker Press publishes academic textbooks, scholarly monographs, and edited collections in many fields of academic inquiry. We are primarily interested in specialized manuscripts written by authors who are leaders in their field, with advanced academic degrees, and who make their living through...

    Irvine, CA   US

Bryan Edwards Publishing

Publisher of innovative medical references for higher education....

    Orange, CA   US

Building Voices

Building Voices is an independent publishing company that specializes in Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction resources for home and school. We publish chapter books, coloring books, journals, and more. ...

    Torrance, CA   US

Burning Shore Press

Established in 2005, Burning Shore Press is a publisher of serious "underground" literature and is based in Long Beach, California. ...

    Long Beach, CA   US

C & T Publishing

Books about sewing, quilting and fabric arts....

    Concord, CA   US

Cachuma Press

Publishers of natural history, travel and garden books for California....

    Los Olivos, CA   US

Cadmus Editions

Cadmus publishes work by distinguished authors in carefully edited and designed limited editions. ...

    Tiburon Belvedere, CA   US

Calling Card Books

We're an indie publisher specializing in non-fiction books. We publish and provide author coaching/editing services for subject matter experts, on a variety of topics ranging from crowdfunding to plumbing....

    Sacramento, CA   US

Carnation Books

Carnation Books is an independent publisher of eBooks featuring queer characters, queer romance, and fantastic stories. Fandom-powered publisher of LGBTQIA+/MOGAI genre fiction. New authors welcome!...

    San Jose, CA   US

Carousel Press

Carousel Press is based in Berkeley, California and specializes in books related to travel....

    Berkeley, CA   US

Centerstream Publishing

Centerstream is known for its unique publications for a variety of musical instruments. From instructional & reference books and biographies, to fun song collections and DVD's, our products are created by experts who offer insight and invaluable information to players and collectors....

    Anaheim, CA   US

Chimayo Press

Chimayo Press is an independent educational publishing company committed to publishing niche books that create compelling conversations, deepen relationships and celebrate the human spirit. We launched in 2005 with one advanced level English as a Second Language (ESL) title – Compelling Conve...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books is an independent publisher based in San Francisco publishing cookbooks, craft titles, children's books, stationery, art, design, parenting, pop culture, travel, etc....

    San Francisco, CA   US

City Lights Publishers

A bookstore-publishing combination located in San Francisco that publishes between ten to twelve books per year....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Cleis Press

Cleis Press publishes provocative, intelligent books in the areas of sexuality, gay and lesbian studies, erotica, fiction, gender studies, and human rights...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Coaches Choice

Coaches Choice is one of the world's premier publishers of instructional materials for coaches at all competitive levels. Founded in 1997, Coaches Choice offers an inventory of over 2400 titles that feature several of the most well-known coaches in their sport....

    Monterey, CA   US

Concordant Publishing Concern

The Concordant Publishing Concern is a nondenominational, nonprofit association founded in 1909 for the purpose of disseminating the facts and truths of the ancient manuscripts of the Scriptures....

    Santa Clarita, CA   US

Cooper Dillon Books

Founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, we publish full-length and chapbook poetry collections in perfect-bound paperback editions. Our books are available at our store and ship from San Diego; additionally, most titles are distributed via Ingram, supplying retailers worldwide...

    San Diego, CA   US

Corwin

When Corwin was founded in 1990, we invented a whole new category of publishing: research-based, peer-reviewed, ready-to-use resources for PreK–12 educators. Since then, we have published more than 3,000 titles from more than 1,000 authors. Our books are translated into dozens of languages a...

    Thousand Oaks, CA   US

Counterpoint Press

We are an author-driven publishing house that devotes all energy to the fresh, cutting-edge, and literary voices of our authors. Counterpoint publishes fiction, literature, and poetry in addition to nonfiction, including history, memoir, biography, and nature....

    Berkeley, CA   US

Coyote Press

Coyote Press specializes in Archaeology, History, Prehistory, Ethnography, Linguistics, Rock Art, and Native American Studies of Western North America...

    Salinas, CA   US

Craftsman Book Company

A publisher of manuals and estimating references for the construction industry....

    Carlsbad, CA   US

Creative Teaching Press

Creative Teaching Press publishes a wide variety of products for grades PreK-8, including teacher resource books, bulletin boards, borders, emergent readers, and charts....

    Huntington Beach, CA   US

Crime Time Publishing

Publisher of books and information for private investigators....

    Beverly Hills, CA   US

Critical Thinking Press

Publisher of critical thinking products for home and classroom use in mathematics, science, language arts, and history....

    Seaside, CA   US

CubanaBooks

Cubanabooks is a small independent press devoted to bringing first-class literature from Cuban women to a United States audience as well as to a global English and Spanish-speaking public. Publishing select literary gems in English or in bilingual English/Spanish volumes, Cubanabooks aims to correct...

    Chico, CA   US

Davies Publishing

Publishers of mock exams and test-prep books, CD-ROMs and DVDs....

    Pasadena, CA   US

Dawn Publications

Dawn Publications is dedicated to inspiring in children a deeper understanding and appreciation for all life on Earth through books and educational materials....

    Nevada City, CA   US

Desert Breeze Publishing

Desert Breeze Publishing is a publisher of romance fiction in a variety of sub-genres, as well as mainstream women's fiction either with or without romantic elements. We also publish both Christian romance and Christian women's fiction, and a variety of young adult and new adult fiction....

    Newhall, CA   US

Desert Palm Press

Founded in 2014 by R. Lee Fitzsimmons the mission of Desert Palm Press has been and continues to be the publishing of stories that accurately and respectfully reflect the diverse lives of the Lesbian community. We strive to make women'™s voices heard. Our publication list reflects lesbian fiction ...

    Watsonville, CA   US

Edupress

Teacher Created Resources is a publisher of supplementary teaching materials, teacher supplies, technology products, and more for preschool, elementary, and middle school teachers and students....

    Garden Grove, CA   US

EKS Publishing

EKS Publishing Company specializes in books and auxiliary learning aids for mastering Classical Hebrew. ...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Entrepreneur Press

Entrepreneur Press, part of the Entrepreneur Media family, has published quality print, digital, and audiobooks for more than 40 years. Addressing the diverse challenges at all stages of business, Entrepreneur Press books provide actionable solutions to help you excel in all your business. ...

    Irvine, CA   US

Evan-Moor

Since 1979, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers has provided educators with practical, creative, and engaging PreK-8 materials to support and enrich the core curriculum....

    Monterey, CA   US

Figueroa Press

Figueroa Press was created in 2005 to keep scholarly and literary works of lasting merit in print. We also publish books about USC, Southern California and other original works and journals....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Gander Publishing

Gander is proud to join Lindamood-Bell in its mission to help all students learn to their potential.Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has been a leader in the education field in meeting the language, literacy, and math needs of all students....

    San Luis Obispo, CA   US

Gateways Books & Tapes

Since 1971 Gateways has offered books on consciousness, metaphysics, self-transformation, inner work, the fourth way, transpersonal psychology, spiritual gaming, Judaica, and Afterlife Adventures. ...

    Nevada City, CA   US

Genius Book Publishing

Genius Book Publishing is an independent publisher focused on true crime and dark and light fiction, in particular, science-fiction, mystery, thriller, horror, some light fantasy, general fiction. Other non-fiction categories are also of interest to this expanding press....

    Castaic, CA   US

Gingko Press

Gingko Press is a publisher of books and other artifacts of contemporary visual culture, design, and exploration. Official publisher of the works of Marshall McLuhan...

    Berkeley, CA   US

GLB Publishers

Publishers of books by and for Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Glencannon Press

Glencannon Press is a California-based publishing company that specializes in the publication of books with maritime themes....

    El Cerrito, CA   US

Golden Elixir Press

Publisher of books about Taoism and Taoist Internal Alchemy (Neidan)...

    Stanford, CA   US

Golden Foothills Press

Golden Foothills Press was founded in Pasadena, CA in May 2014 by national award-winning author, Thelma T. Reyna. Its focus is on quality poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by traditionally underrepresented ethnic-minority authors and by community-oriented poets. It has published seven books, including...

    Pasadena, CA   US

Golden West Books

Golden West Books is a specialty book publisher focusing on railroad subjects. We've been in business since 1960, and our books are recognized as authoritative and entertaining. Golden West Books was founded in 1960 by Donald Duke, whose love of railroading resulted in dozens of authoritative ...

    San Marino, CA   US

Goosebottom Books

Goosebottom Books is a small, award-winning press dedicated to "fun non-fiction" founded by Shirin Yim Bridges, author of Ruby's Wish. We do not accept manuscript submissions. We accept writing and illustration samples, and then select the writers and illustrators we'd like to work with. ...

    Foster City, CA   US

Grand Cyrus Press

Books about writers, actors and films....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Great West Books

A publisher of books and maps and distributor for a unique group of independent publishers specializing in books on northern California....

    Lafayette, CA   US

Green Integer

Essays, Manifestos, Statements, Speeches, Maxims, Epistles, Diaristic Jottings, Narratives, Natural histories, Poems, Plays, Performances, Ramblings, Revelations, and all such ephemera as may appear necessary to bring society into a slight tremolo of confusion and fright at least....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Guba Publishing

We are a bilingual publishing company making diverse and multicultural children's picture books, board books, flashcards and posters. Inspired by our Bengali roots, our titles are available in English and Bangla....

    Oakland, CA   US

Hameray Publishing Group

Hameray Publishing Group offers Innovative Books and Resources for Special Needs Students, Autism Spectrum Disorder, English Language Learners and Striving Readers in grades K-8....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Hammerhead Press

Scuba diving books and commercial diving books are what we publish at Hammerhead Press. Hammerhead Video produces exceptional educational materials and media including scuba diving DVDs, technical & commercial diving videos, and marine biology DVD videos. ...

    Ventura, CA   US

Harvard Square Editions

Harvard Square Editions (HSE) is a publishing house run by Harvard alumni that grew out of the Harvard Alumni Association group, Harvard Writers and Publishers. HSE is looking for literary fiction with a social or environmental message. Its mission is to publish fiction that transcends national boun...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Hay House

Hay House is one of the fastest-growing self-help and transformational publishers in the world, selling our products to more than 35 countries around the world. Our company currently publishes approximately 300 books and 350 audio programs by more than 130 authors, and employs a full-time staff of 1...

    Carlsbad, CA   US

Heroic Publishing

Publisher of Flare, Champions and other comic book titles, celebrating 25 years in the comic book industry....

    Long Beach, CA   US

Heryin Publishing

Publishes oustanding children's picture books for readers of all ages....

    Alhambra, CA   US

Heyday Books

Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher and unique cultural institution. We promote widespread awareness and celebration of California's many cultures, landscapes, and boundary-breaking ideas. Through our well-crafted books, public events, and innovative outreach programs we are building a vib...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Imagine Publishers

Publisher of Spanish language self improvement books....

    Santa Ana, CA   US

Immedium

Immedium publishes innovative, influential, and insightful books and collaborates with creators who have the same goals. Immedium values fresh ideas, dynamic perspectives, and can-do creativity and transforms them into media that have vibrant markets and international potential. ...

    San Francisco, CA   US

Jain Publishing Company

Jain Publishing Company publishes college textbooks and supplements, professional and scholarly references, as well as books for the general reader....

    Fremont, CA   US

Kane/Miller Book Publishers

Kane Miller Books specializes in award-winning children's books from around the world. Our books bring the children of the world closer to each other, sharing stories and ideas, while exploring cultural differences and similarities. ...

    San Diego, CA   US

Kaya Press

Kaya Press is a group of dedicated writers, artists, readers, and lovers of books working together to publish the most challenging, thoughtful, and provocative literature being produced throughout the Asian and Pacific Island diasporas....

    Los Angeles , CA   US

Key Curriculum Press

Key Curriculum Press develops inquiry-based mathematics and science textbooks, software, online services, and professional development. Key Curriculum press was acquired by McGraw-Hill Education in August 2012....

    Emeryville, CA   US

Klutz

Publishing how-to books from juggling to science for kids....

    Palo Alto, CA   US

Komenar Publishing

KOMENAR Publishing believes a novel should be a compelling read. Readers are entitled to stories with strong forward momentum, engaging and dynamic characters, and evocative settings....

    Walnut Creek, CA   US

LARB Books

LARB Books is the publishing wing of the Los Angeles Review of Books, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating rigorous, incisive, and engaging writing on every aspect of literature, culture, and the arts. The addition of this publishing project extends LARB's miss...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Last Gasp Books

Last Gasp is one of the largest and oldest publishers and purveyors of underground books and comics in the world, celebrating its 41st year in business. Over the years we have published, and in some cases brought to light, some of the most respected and talented artists working today. Today, we publ...

    San Francisco, CA   US

Lavolta Press

Lavolta Press publishes high-quality books on historic costuming and vintage clothing. Our readers include people involved in reenactment and living history, theater and film costumers, vintage clothing collectors and dealers, steampunkers, goths, vintage dancers, doll artists, needleworkers, and hi...

    San Francisco, CA   US

Law Tech Publishing

LawTech Publishing Co. publishes Law enforcement related, criminal justice field reference publications, promotional study guides, legal and code reference manuals, as well as college textbooks....

    San Clemente, CA   US

Left Coast Press

Left Coast Press, Inc., is a publisher of academic and professional materials in the humanities, social sciences, and related professional disciplines. We produce a wide range of products in a specific set of fields, including anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, and qualitative research....

    Walnut Creek, CA   US

Lucky Spool Media

Publishers of illustrated books in the areas of sewing, quilting and knitting. We take the time and care to create beautiful, accurate books that enrich the work you are already doing and inspire you to continue learning new and challenging techniques. We welcome anyone interested in our craft to le...

    San Francisco, CA   US

MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing

At MCP, we teach tolerance and understanding by educating people about the beautiful differences in this world. All our books are published in both 'traditional' font, as well as a special font for those with dyslexia....

    Folsom, CA   US

Mad River Press

The Mad River Press publishes and sells Natural History Books and specializes in books on the systematics and biology of fungi, particularly mushrooms. ...

    Eureka, CA   US

Magpie Publications

Publishers of California history books for education....

    Alamo, CA   US

Manic D Press

Publishing "interesting books for interesting people"...

    San Francisco, CA   US

McSweeney's Publishing

McSweeney's Publishing is an American non-profit publishing house founded by Dave Eggers in 1998, headquartered in San Francisco. Initially publishing the literary journal Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, the company has moved to novels, books of poetry, and other periodicals....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Michael Wiese Productions

Leading publisher of film books on writing, directing and creating movies....

    Studio City, CA   US

Mike Murach & Associates

Publisher of quality computer programming books....

    Fresno, CA   US

Montag Press

Montag Press presents the very best in experimental, weird, subversive, speculative, science, historical, and horror fiction, in either a narrative or dramatic structure, with a strong plot, well-developed characters, and engaging voices....

    Sausalito, CA   US

Mosaica Press

Mosaica Press is an independent publisher of Jewish books. Our authors include some of the most profound, interesting, and entertaining thinkers and writers in the Jewish community today. Our books are known for being thoughtful and beautiful – inside and out – and are available around the world...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Moving Parts Press

Moving Parts Press has published handsome and innovative artists' books, broadsides and prints under the direction of Felicia Rice since 1977. These editions of new literature, works in translation, and contemporary art explore the relationship of word and image, typography and the visual arts, the ...

    Santa Cruz, CA   US

MSI Press

MSI Press is a small, friendly publisher that is dedicated to bringing the public unique books of recognized high quality. MSI publishes books in the following areas: -Foreign Culture & Cross-Cultural Topics -Religion & Spirituality -Self-Help & Inspirational -Memoir -General i...

    Hollister, CA   US

Music Business Registry

We have been publishing contact directories for the Music Industry since 1992 - that's all we do to make sure you have the best contact information available for the people you need to reach in the Music Industry....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Native Ink Press

Native Ink Press is dedicated to publishing the best in non-fiction and children's books. Starting in 2013, Native Ink Press has a very small acceptance rate and looks for the best stories out there....

    Monrovia, CA   US

New Harbinger Publications

For forty years, New Harbinger Publications has brought readers effective, scientifically sound self-help books that deal with a range of topics in psychology, health, and personal growth. All of New Harbinger's books are grounded in science, careful research, and a tradition of empirically validate...

    Oakland, CA   US

New World Library

Passionate about the mind-body-spirit books we publish, for 35 years we've helped readers transform their lives and the world....

    Novato, CA   US

No Starch Press

No Starch Press publishes the finest in geek entertainment - distinctive books on computing, such as bestsellers Steal This Computer Book, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, Practical Packet Analysis, and The Manga Guides....

    San Francisco, CA   US

NOLO Press

Nolo began publishing do-it-yourself legal guides in 1971. In the 40 years since its founding, Nolo has evolved with technology, developing do-it-yourself software and building Nolo.com into one of the Internet's leading legal websites. Learn more about Nolo's history....

    Berkeley, CA   US

Nordskog Publishing

Nordskog entered the book publishing industry in 2006, specializing in Christian books in a new series of Meaty, Tasty, and Easily Digestible Theological Offerings. The company plans on publishing children's books, devotional and inspirational novels, books about heroes of the faith and of the found...

    Ventura, CA   US

North Atlantic Books

The Society for the Study of Native Arts and Sciences (DBA North Atlantic Books), an educational nonprofit based in Berkeley, California, collaborates with partners to develop cross-cultural perspectives, nurture holistic views of arts, science, humanities, and healing, and seed personal and global ...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Nortia Press

Nortia Press (nor-TEE-ah) is a boutique publisher based in Orange County, California. We focus on literary fiction and nonfiction with a global affairs bent. Our catalog is handpicked and nurtured from inception to provide readers, booksellers and libraries with a select list of timely and engaging ...

    Santa Ana, CA   US

O'Reilly Media

A media company established by Tim O'Reilly that publishes books and Web sites and produces conferences on computer technology topics....

    Sebastopol, CA   US

Oak Tree Press

Oak Tree Press is an independent publisher that has been in business for more than 15 years and has published more than 300 books. We consider fiction and non-fiction in a variety of genres, although our special emphasis (and expertise ) is publishing mysteries, crime fiction, suspense, police p...

    Corcoran, CA   US

Origin Press

Origin Press publishes books in practical spirituality, psychology, self-help, global religion, philosophy, progressive business and politics, ufology, visionary fiction, and related subjects....

    San Rafael, CA   US

Oro Editions

ORO Editions is dedicated to publishing world-class bespoke architecture, art & design books, and multimedia publications that celebrate creativity and an unique design spirit....

    Novato, CA   US

Paloma Press

Established in 2016, PALOMA PRESS is a San Francisco Bay Area-based, Filipino American women-led, independent literary press. Our mission is to publish poems and prose that have the power to inspire and reshape our creative futures....

    San Mateo, CA   US

Paradise Cay

Paradise Cay Publications distributes thousands of specialty book titles as well as an ever expanding selection of field guides, travel maps, and children's books. In addition, we are an authorized print agent NOAA, NGA, and FAA navigational charts. We are located on the north coast of Californ...

    Blue Lake, CA   US

Paradisiac Publishing

Paradisiac Publishing is an independent publisher founded in 2009, publishing graphic novels, collections, anthologies, short stories and novels exclusively in the comedy genre....

    San Diego, CA   US

Paton Professional

Paton Professional publishes quality, standards, and regulatory compliance-related books, videos, and newsletters. ...

    Chico, CA   US

Peach Flower House

Peach Flower House LLC is an independent publishing company based in Southern California. Our goal is to fuel the passion and fulfill the need for the vast world-wide range of creative content that has not been traditionally accessible. We want to be the provider of accessible high-quality tran...

    Monterey Park, CA   US

Peachpit Press

Publishing books on graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web design and development, digital video, and general computing since 1986....

    Berkeley, CA   US

Pelekinesis Press

Pelekinesis is a small book publishing company focusing on the development of independent authors and artists by creatively embracing the evolving publishing paradigm and utilizing modern distribution platforms. Upcoming titles include fantasy and folk tales, contemporary fiction, humor, poet...

    Claremont, CA   US

Piano Press

Piano Press is based in Del Mar, CA, publishing fun and interesting materials for music teachers and students. With twenty-eight years of teaching experience and the combined expertise of many qualified educators, songwriters, musicians, authors, poets, graphic artists, and producers, our mission is...

    Del Mar, CA   US

Pink Unicorn Publishing

Books on conflict resolution from a spiritual perspective...

    Westlake Village, CA   US

PM Press

We seek to create radical and stimulating fiction and nonfiction books, pamphlets, T-shirts, visual and audio materials to educate, entertain, and inspire you. We aim to distribute these through every available channel with every available technology, whether that means you are seeing anarchist clas...

    Oakland, CA   US

Pocol Press

Pocol Press is a publishing firm dedicated to producing high-quality books from first-time, non-agented authors. However, all submissions are welcome. We're dedicated to good storytellers and to the written word, specializing in short fiction, baseball, and our established e-book market. Our ...

    Clifton, CA   US

Prospect Park Books

Prospect Park Books is one of Southern California's leading publishers of fiction, mysteries, cookbooks, regional, humor, and gift titles....

    Altadena, CA   US

Puddle Dancer Press

PuddleDancer Press is the premier publisher of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) related books....

    Encinitas, CA   US

Puddle Dancer Press

Founded in 1998, PuddleDancer Press is the premier publisher of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) related books. Our small team is committed to developing the highest-quality NVC learning materials, and to help ensure continued access to these materials worldwide. ...

    Encinitas, CA   US

Punctum Books

punctum books, founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2011, and now incorporated in Santa Barbara, California as a public benefit corporation co-directed by Eileen A. Fradenburg Joy and Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei, is an independent queer- and scholar-led, community-formed, and peer-reviewed Sparkly Diamo...

    Goleta, CA   US

Quill Driver Books

Quill Driver Books publishes award-winning contemporary nonfiction for business, writing, and life, including the Great Books for Writers Series, the Best Half of Life series for older adults, California regional history, and diverse titles on business, health, history, humor, lifestyles, personal d...

    Fresno, CA   US

Rare Bird Books

Founded in 2010 by former independent booksellers, Rare Bird is a Los Angeles-based independent publisher of fifty books a year, specializing in fiction, nonfiction, memoir, entertainment, humor, politics, and current events. Rare Bird authors and books have won the PEN Center USA Fiction Award, the...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Red Hen Press

Red Hen Press is an independent, non-profit press that publishes about twenty books of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry every year. We're looking for novels, memoir, creative nonfiction, hybrid works, and story, essay, and poetry collections of exceptional literary merit that demonstrate a high leve...

    Pasadena, CA   US

Resource Publications

Resource Publications is a privately owned publisher of resources for worship, ministry, and religious education. ...

    San Jose, CA   US

Rocín Publishing

Rocín is an independent press founded on a belief in everything the printed book can be. Rocín publishes books of narrative non-fiction that tell essential stories....

    Vacaville, CA   US

Rodmell Press

Founded in 1988 by Donald Moyer and Linda Cogozzo, Rodmell Press publishes books on yoga, Buddhism, aikido, and Taoism. ...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Rose Publishing

Rose Publishing publishes and distributes easy-to-use Bible reference material, especially Bible study charts, maps, and time lines....

    Torrance, CA   US

Sage Publications

SAGE was founded 50 years ago by Sara Miller McCune to support the dissemination of usable knowledge and educate a global community. SAGE now publishes over 800 books a year, over 850 journals - including those of more than 300 learned societies and institutions - across a broad range of subject are...

    Thousand Oaks, CA   US

Salem Press

Award-winning, literary and historical reference materials. Salem Press also provides scientific, medical and legal reference, in print and online....

    Pasadena, CA   US

Santa Monica Press

Santa Monica Press has been publishing an eclectic line of books since 1994. Our list of lively and modern non-fiction titles includes books in such categories as popular culture, film history, photography, humor, biography, travel, and reference. ...

    Solana Beach, CA   US

Sapphire Books

Sapphire Books Publishing, the gem in lesbian publishing was founded by Christine Svendsen in 2010. We produce and publish fiction, non-fiction and biographical lesbian literary works of art. Sapphire Books is dedicated to quality outcomes that respectfully reflect the lives of the lesbian comm...

    Salinas, CA   US

Science & Behavior Books

Science & Behavior Books is a small publishing house that travels the innovative edges of counseling psychology, family therapy, and human behavior. ...

    Palo Alto, CA   US

Science Thrillers Media

ScienceThrillers Media is a new, boutique book publisher specializing in fiction and popular nonfiction with scientific or medical themes. We are building our list now....

    Sacramento, CA   US

Semiotext(e)

Best known for its introduction of French theory to American readers, Semiotext(e) has been one of America's most influential independent presses since its inception more than three decades ago. Publishing works of theory, fiction, madness, economics, satire, sexuality, science fiction, activis...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Shalako Press

Shalako Press is a small independent publishing company dedicated to publishing a few quality books a year, with a focus on books with American Western themes, both historical and contemporary. ...

    Oakdale, CA   US

Sikana Publishing

Publishers of children's literature and educational materials in Language Arts and Reading Comprehension for the educational publishing and assessment industry....

    Napa, CA   US

Silman-James Press

ilman-James Press is an independent book publisher based in Los Angeles, founded in 1990 by Gwen Feldman and Jim Fox that publishes books on Filmmaking, the Motion Picture Industry, and the Performing Arts...

    West Hollywood, CA   US

Silver Dolphin Books

For nearly 20 years, Silver Dolphin Books has published award-winning activity, novelty, and educational nonfiction books for preschoolers to 12-year-olds. Our focus is to create books that engage and inspire children to learn more about the world around them while fostering a love of reading, explo...

    San Diego, CA   US

Sley House Publishing

An up and coming publisher of science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and thriller novels and short story anthologies....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Soft Skull

Soft Skull Press is an imprint of Counterpoint Press, a company that was created in 2007 through the acquisition of three notable independent presses: Counterpoint, Shoemaker & Hoard, and Soft Skull Press. Soft Skull titles are a mix of fresh, cutting-edge, and literary voices. The genres ...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Solano Press

Solano Press Books is a California publishing house specializing in land use, planning law, urban affairs, and environmental subjects. Our publications have earned a reputation for being definitive references on a wide variety of land use and land use-related legal matters. ...

    Point Arena, CA   US

Spotted Dog Press

Spotted Dog Press publishes non-fiction books about California and the West. ...

    Bishop, CA   US

Stanford University Press

Founded in 1892, Stanford University Press publishes 160 books a year across the humanities, social sciences, law, and business....

    Redwood City, CA   US

Stone Bridge Press

Stone Bridge Press was established in Berkeley, California, in 1989 and has about 150 titles in print, covering such Japan-related areas as language, business, literature, manga, design, and culture. ...

    Albany, CA   US

Stone Pier Press

Our books highlight kinder, greener, and more climate-friendly alternatives to livestock-intensive, industrially farmed foods. Examples include a memoir by a farmer challenging us to stop thinking of factory farming as the norm. A children's story that gives vegetables the starring role on a pl...

    San Francisco, CA   US

Story Nature Press

Story Nature Press publishes internationally and domestically themed travel guidebooks....

    Artesia, CA   US

Stout William Publishers

Publishers of out of print source books for architects and landscape designers....

    Richmond, CA   US

Sunbelt Publications, Inc

Sunbelt Publications publishes and distributes award-winning books, specializing in regional interest for the Pacific Southwest including Baja California....

    El Cajon, CA   US

Suspense Publishing

Suspense Publishing continues to expand its reputation and influence in the publishing industry, offering some of the best titles in the suspense, thriller, mystery, and horror genres....

    Calabasas, CA   US

Synergistic Press

Synergistic Press was founded in 1968, publishing an eclectic list of titles appealing to a wide range of reader interests. ...

    San Francisco, CA   US

Ten Speed Press

Based on the West Coast, Ten Speed Press spent decades as an independent publisher before becoming part of the Crown Publishing Group in 2009. Known for creating illustrated books with beautiful, innovative design and award-winning content, Ten Speed actively seeks out new and established authors wh...

    Emeryville, CA   US

The Paragon Agency

Publishers of history and historical fiction books....

    Orange, CA   US

The Planning Shop

The Planning Shop specializes in books, tools, and resources for entrepreneurship and small business. Our products are practical, hands-on, and based on the real-world experiences of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, lenders, and seasoned business experts. ...

    Redwood City, CA   US

The Rutter Group

Since 1979, The Rutter Group (TRG) has provided the California and federal legal community with the most authoritative and practical publications and programs available. TRG publishes the California and Rutter Group Practice Guides, authored by some of the most widely-respected judges and lawyers....

    Encino, CA   US

Three Hands Press

Three Hands Press maintains a commitment to publishing titles of interest for the discriminating reader of esoterica, whether it be magical history, comparative religion, folklore or occult titles such as books of charms, spells, and magical operations. Subjects treated include folk magic, witchcraf...

    Richmond Vista, CA   US

Torah Aura Productions

Started in 1981, Torah Aura Productions is one of the world's most innovative creators of educational Judaica. We have produced animated segments on the weekly Torah Portion (Torah-Toons), the Weekly Torah Fax (Learn Torah With...) engaging values programs (You Be the Judge) and Talmud with Training...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Transit Books

Transit Books is a nonprofit publisher of international and American literature, based in Oakland, California. Transit publishes a carefully curated list of international and American literature, with a focus on literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, essay, and prose that falls somewhere in between...

    Oakland, CA   US

Travelers’ Tales

Founded in 1993, Travelers' Tales publishes the best travel writing from world-famous authors and emerging writers, with the goal to inspire and enlighten readers through true stories by travelers who have explored the depths of their experiences. The award-winning series includes: country and regio...

    Palo Alto , CA   US

Two Lines Press

Two Lines Press also publishes book-length single author works of contemporary literary fiction and creative non-fiction in translation. Manuscripts are accepted year-round and will receive a response within six months of submission....

    San Francisco, CA   US

Ulysses Press

For five of the last eight years, Ulysses Press has been named one of the fastest-growing small publishers by Publishers Weekly. Beyond market-driven, Ulysses Press focuses on highly targeted niche groups that aren't being offered the books they want by the big corporate-owned New York houses....

    Berkeley, CA   US

Underwood Books

publisher specializing in Fantasy Art & Science Fiction, and Self Help/Health related titles. ...

    Nevada City, CA   US

Univelt

Publisher of books, proceedings and papers for the American Astronautical Society about Mars Exploration, Space Travel, Planetary Missions, JPL, Mission Control, NASA, Astronomy, Astronautics, Science, Astrophysics, Spaceflight Dynamics, the History of space research, manned missions, planetary stud...

    Escondido, CA   US

University of California Press

University of California Press, one of the most distinguished university presses in the United States, enriches lives around the world by advancing scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Its activities are supported by the UC Press Foundation and by philanthropic contr...

    Berkeley, CA   US

Unnamed Press

The Unnamed Press publishes literature from around the world. Whether it's fiction, memoir or something in between, we are always interested in unlikely protagonists, undiscovered territories and courageous voices. ...

    Los Angeles, CA   US

UnTechnical Press

Our mission is to simplify and humanize technology, through books for writers and books for computer beginners....

    Grass Valley, CA   US

Venture Capital Press

Venture Capital Press is a boutique publishing house focused on providing entrepreneurs with cutting edge advice on starting, financing and selling their businesses...

    Encino, CA   US

Victory Press

Since 1988, Victory Press has brought Asian culture to the English-speaking world in the form of books, both for adults and children. The Legend of Mu Lan: A Heroine of Ancient China is the most widely known children's story published by Victory Press. Produced five years before Disney's animated ve...

    Monterey, CA   US

Viz Media, LLC

US publisher of Japanese anime and manga animation and comics for English-speaking audiences. ...

    San Francisco, CA   US

Walter Foster Publishing Inc

Specializes in art instruction books....

    Laguna Hills, CA   US

Wannabe Press

Wannabe Press was founded in 2014 by Russell Nohelty after a successful Kickstarter for Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter. It has since gone on to release Katrina Hates the Dead, Gherkin Boy, along with novels and children's books....

    Long Beach, CA   US

Wild Child Publishing

Wild Child Publishing is a small independent press that is known for working with newer/unpublished authors and editing to the standards of NYC publishers....

    Culver City, CA   US

Wordwooze Publishing

Wordwooze Publishing produces ebooks and audiobooks in all genres. Currently Wordwooze Publishing is actively seeking submissions of novellas, novels and anthologies as well as nonfiction books of any length....

    Encino, CA   US

Write Bloody Publishing

We publish and promote great books of fiction, poetry and art every year. We are a small press with a snappy look dedicated to quality literature....

    Los Angeles, CA   US

Write IT Well

Write It Well (formerly Advanced Communication Designs, Inc.) was founded in 1980 to help people in the workplace communicate clearly and work together effectively....

    Oakland, CA   US

WTAW Press

WTAW Press is an extension of the SF Bay Area award-winning reading series Why There Are Words. Peg Alford Pursell is the founder and editor-in-chief. WTAW Press publishes award-winning, full-length books of prose (novels, memoirs, creative nonfiction, collections of stories and essays, etc.). ...

    Santa Rosa, CA   US

Yeehoo Press

Yeehoo Press is dedicated to publishing fun, enchanting, and socially responsible children's books for audiences around the world. Yeehoo Press books are currently being published and sold in English and Simplified Chinese editions....

    La Habra, CA   US

YouthPlays

YouthPLAYS publishes challenging and entertaining plays and musicals for schools, youth theatres, universities, community theatres and professional theatres for young audiences, focusing on scripts with significant age-appropriate roles and topics of strong youth interest.. We welcome submissio...

    Los Angeles, CA   US