A. A "publisher" is one who manufactures and distributes a publication from a point within this state.
B. The term "publication" includes books, newspapers, magazines, music, periodicals, and any other literary work.
C. Effective 9/12/75, the term "publication" shall specifically exclude books. Sales of books directly to a final consumer, however, are taxable under the retail classification (see Article 18).
Ariz. Admin. Code § R15-5-1303