Publisher's Synopsis
Quickly locate your book's correct literary genre with this handy guide that includes:
- The official Book Industry Study Group's BISACs and codes, updated through 2022
- Definitions of each category describing the types of books found in it
- The number of ISBNs available at wholesale for each BISAC
- Sample titles in production for each BISAC
- Basic information on other book classification systems such as Bowker, Dewey, Library of Congress, Amazon, and Goodreads
- A topic index with options for BISACs that may be appropriate for each topic depending on the book's focus
Whether you're a self-published author or a professional working within the book industry, you'll find much value in this book. If you are producing books for the North American market, An Author's Guide to Literary Genres will be a valuable addition to your library. Volume 1 addresses only the JUVENILE NONFICTION genre and its subs, as well as the BIBLES subs targeting children aged 12 and under. Additional volumes addressing other areas of nonfiction and fiction books are coming soon!
