text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_31 (first_publisher VARCHAR, year INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  What is the First Publisher prior to 1999?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT first_publisher FROM table_name_31 WHERE year < 1999