How to Cite a Book With Editor in APA

Hannah Berry (Ph.D.)
Published on 01/14/2024

This article explores the detailed guidelines outlined by APA for the citation of books with editors. It offers a systematic overview and includes real world examples to aid in comprehending the citation process thoroughly.

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The fundamental components are outlined as follows:

Author Information: To cite a book with an editor in APA style, begin with the editor’s surname, followed by their initials. Use the label “Ed.” for a single editor and “Eds.” for multiple editors.
Year of Publication: Enclose the year of publication in round brackets.
Book Title: Italicize the title of the book.
Edition Information (if applicable): If the book is not a first edition, include edition information in round brackets after the title.
Publisher Information: Include the name of the publisher. If there are multiple publishers, separate them with a semicolon.
DOI Inclusion (if applicable): If the book has a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), include it in the reference after the publisher’s name.

BOOK WITH EDITOR

Citation	*Kahn, F. (Ed.). (2024). Exploring Space* (2nd ed., Vol. 1). Academic Press.**
Structure	*Editor Surname, Editor 1 Initial(s). (Ed.). (Year). Title* (Edition., Volume). Publisher.**

BOOK WITH TWO EDITORS

Citation	*Lewisham, A., & Henderson, U. (Eds.). (2024). Historical Integrity.* Wiley & Sons.**
Structure	*Editor 1 Surname, Editor 1 Initial(s)., & Editor 2 Surname, Editor 2 Initial(s). (Eds.). (Year). Title. Publisher.*

Verify Editor Information: Ensure accurate identification of the editor(s) by cross-referencing with reputable sources. Use initials and surnames correctly, and be attentive to the distinction between a single editor (Ed.) and multiple editors (Eds.).

Edition Awareness: Pay careful attention to the edition information, if applicable. If the book is not a first edition, include the edition details in parentheses following the title. This is crucial for providing a precise and complete citation.

DOI Exploration: Investigate the availability of a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for the book. If present, include it in your citation after the publisher’s name. DOIs enhance accessibility and provide a stable link to the source, contributing to the credibility of your references.

THREE OR MORE EDITORS (UP TO 20)

Citation	*Harris, T., Patel, I. M., Williamson, V., Lowe, E., Lewis, S., Turner, R., & Cecil, P. (Eds.). (2024). Advances in Education. Springer.*
Structure	*Editor 1 Surname, Editor 1 Initial(s)., Subsequent Editors’ Surname, Subsequent Editors’ Initial (s)., & Final Editor Surname, Final Editor Initial(s). (Eds.). (Year). Title. Publisher.*

For works with three or more authors, it is crucial to list the last name and initials of each author, up to a maximum of 20 authors. However, if a work involves 21 or more authors, list the first 19 names, followed by an ellipsis (…) to signify the omission, and finally, include the last author’s name.

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Hannah Berry (Ph.D.)

Hannah Berry has lectured at several colleges and teaches at the WEA. Besides publishing extensively, she has taught citation skills and written multiple style guides.