To paraphrase John Waters: “We need to make books cool again. If you go home with somebody and they don’t have books, don’t sleep with them.” It’s a funny sentiment, but one he may feel has finally been achieved, as books – and their covers – have become something of an accessory.
DetailsThe Association of American Publishers (AAP) issued its 2018 StatShot Annual Report which found, among other things, that the US book publishing industry generated an estimated $26.23 billion in net revenue for 2017, representing 2.72 billion units.
DetailsWith unit sales of print books rising 4% in the adult nonfiction segment—the industry’s largest major category—total unit sales for the first half of 2018 increased 2% over the comparable period in 2017 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan.
DetailsThe 2017 Printing Industries of America Dynamic Ratios survey results are in and the findings indicate a modest rise in printing industry profitability. On average, the typical printing firm’s profit as a percent of sales increased from 2.66 percent the previous year to 2.92 percent.
DetailsCushing-Malloy (C-M Books) has already seen a boost in business since Edwards Brothers Malloy announced it will close its doors. We’ve experienced 70 years of great success and the future looks even brighter for our small family-owned and operated business.
DetailsPublishers Weekly reports, for the third week in a row, it was softness in the fiction categories that led to the decline. Unit sales dropped 5% in both the adult and juvenile fiction categories compared to the week ended June 4, 2017.
DetailsBookworms can see some serious perks to their health and happiness. Want to really reap the benefits of reading? Reach for an old-fashioned, printed book.
DetailsAccording to The Wall Street Journal, sales of traditional print books rose by 5 percent in the US last year, while sales of ebooks plunged by 17 percent. It will be interesting to see if this represents a one-time phenomenon, or if it’s the beginning of a trend.
DetailsWhile ISBN remains the key identifier for books in the supply chain and will retain its current 13-digit structure, there are significant changes in this edition of the Standard.
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