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For decades, publishers depended almost entirely on intermediaries. Retailers sold the books. Wholesalers moved them. Libraries circulated them. That structure still dominates, but direct-to-consumer sales are growing quickly. Publishers increasingly want direct relationships with readers. Readers increasingly want direct access to publishers. Ownership of Customer Data Is Driving...
Books are not just competing with other books anymore. They are competing with everything. Streaming platforms, short-form video, gaming, social media, podcasts, and endless notifications now occupy the same time once reserved for reading. The competition is not simply for money. It is for attention. That shift may...
For foreign publishers, English remains the most commercially important secondary language in global publishing. But the path to English readership is not always straightforward. Traditionally, publishers outside English-speaking markets sold English rights to US or UK publishers, allowing local partners to handle translation, production, and distribution. That...
Public libraries have always depended on trusted book suppliers. For decades, that relationship was straightforward. Libraries worked with wholesalers, publishers, and specialized distributors to build collections, manage acquisitions, and maintain access to diverse titles.But in recent years, online retailers have entered the picture in a...
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For decades, the mass-market paperback was one of publishing’s most recognizable formats.Compact, affordable, and widely distributed, these books appeared everywhere from airports and grocery stores to drugstores and supermarkets. They brought reading into everyday life and helped create generations of habitual readers.But as publishing evolved...
At first glance, the US and European publishing industries appear to be moving in similar directions. Both markets are adapting to digital growth, social media-driven discovery, rising production costs, and shifting retail habits. But beneath the surface, important differences are emerging. As 2026 approaches, the United States...
The publishing industry is no longer driven by a single dominant format. Readers today move fluidly between print, digital, audio, and collectible editions depending on how, where, and why they consume content. As 2026 approaches, some formats are growing far faster than others, reshaping how...
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Sustainability is no longer a marketing slogan in publishing. It’s a strategic and financial reality. Paper sourcing, printing location, freight emissions, warehousing practices, and packaging decisions all contribute to the environmental footprint of every book produced. Readers increasingly expect publishers to act responsibly. Governments are...
