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Name Description Persons
Author

The person responsible for the creation of the work.

20159
Bookseller

 Indicates the person running the firm that sold the work. This role is included if the firm is female-run.

1339
Compiler

The person who selected the works contained within a text. Usually applies to anthologies and collections.

115
Composer

The person responsible for the composition of music, most often in a play or psalm. 

54
Contributor

A person who contributed to a work in some way. Used when no more specific term was supplied.

3247
Copyright Holder 130
Editor

The person who selected, revised, and arranged the work for print.

840
Engraver

The person responsible for turning an illustration into an engraving.

1148
Illustrator

 The person who created the image from which any engravings were created. Usually different than the Engraver.

384
Introducer

 The person who composed the introduction or any prefatory material for the work. Must be a different person than the author.

122
Printer

Indicates the person running the firm that printed the work. This role is included if the firm is female-run.

2042
Publisher

Indicates the person running the firm for whom the work was printed. This role is included if the firm is female-run.

2789
Translator

The person who is responsible for translating the text from one language to another.

674