* Author: The person or group of people who create the original content of a book, article, or other written work.
* Publisher: The company or organization responsible for producing and distributing the written work.
Here's a simple analogy:
* Author: The chef who creates the recipe for a delicious dish.
* Publisher: The restaurant that cooks and serves the dish to customers.
The author creates the content, and the publisher makes it accessible to the public.