A professional who secures, selects, and coordinates publication of manuscripts in book form. Responsibilities include:

• Reviews submitted manuscript, determines demand based on consumer trends and personal knowledge, and makes recommendations regarding procurement and revision.
• Confers with author and publisher to arrange purchase and details, such as publication date, royalties, and number of copies to be printed.
• Coordinates design and production activities.
• May assign and supervise editorial staff.
• May contract design and production or personally design and produce book.