The Best Firms in Books, by Award Wins

Common questions

Who are the best books firms?

By GDUSA award wins, American Bar Association leads with 10 winning projects since 2017. Anna Jordan (5) and Callisto Media (5) are next. The count of winning projects in the gallery is the only measure here.

Which firms won their first GDUSA award for books in 2026?

2 firms and in-house teams won their first GDUSA award for books in 2026, American Bar Association Design Marketing Department and HMH among them. The full list is on this page under "New to the ranking".

How is this ranking counted?

Each winning project in Books counts one point, counted from the projects published in the GDUSA Design Gallery. In-house teams that entered under their company name count like firms. Ties list the most recent win first.

How does a firm get on this list?

A firm gets on this list by entering and winning. Books goes in through the GDUSA entry platform, and each published winner adds a point. A single entry costs $120 as of October 2026, and packages bring the price per piece down to $400 for ten to twenty entries. Winners who publish get a project page here with full credits, and publication is the paid step. How the awards work.

Is there a ranking for 2026 alone?

Yes. Each year with enough winners has its own page, and the all-years list on this page runs from 2017 to 2026. Best Books firms of 2026.