It might be a picture of gloom and doom for most business sectors in 2020 though surprisingly, the publishing sector has come out unscathed from the vagaries of the pandemic. Sales have largely been positive across all segments of the book industry, which includes printed books, eBooks, and audiobooks. Print sales have risen by 8 percent, which may not seem much but is the … [Read more...] about 2020 has been surprisingly good for the publishing industry
Print is doing just fine in a digital world
Hardcover and Paperback books were destined to be disrupted by ebooks and from 2007 to 2014, this was the case. Since then, physical books have been making a comeback. In 2018, hardcover book sales in the U.S. increased by 6.9%, paperback sales went up 1.1% and eBook sales dropped 3.6%. Meryl Halls, managing director of the Booksellers’ Association in the U.K. “I think the … [Read more...] about Print is doing just fine in a digital world
Pearson abandons print textbooks and is going to focus on digital
Pearson is the largest publisher involved in textbooks for colleges and universities. The company has announced they are abandoning print and are only going to focus on digital. This is being done because most of their digital textbooks are delivered on a subscription basis and the content can also be updated responsively and incorporate videos and assessments that provide … [Read more...] about Pearson abandons print textbooks and is going to focus on digital
Our love affair with ebooks is over
Digital books were once heralded as being a replacement for print and everyone in the bookselling and publishing industry were scared. It looks like our love affair with ebooks is over, primarily due to stagnant sales and a resurgence of print. Independent bookstores are the places where you drop in for the latest paperback, listen to a reading from a favorite author or find … [Read more...] about Our love affair with ebooks is over
Print sales increased by 2% in the first half of 2018
Over the course of the first six months of 2018 print sales rose 4% and total unit sales increased 2% compared to a similar period in 2017. One of the factors that contributed to print increasing is Donald Trump. Two of the top-selling books that have contributed to that growth are Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury, which has sold nearly 1 million copies and James Comey’s A Higher … [Read more...] about Print sales increased by 2% in the first half of 2018
New Report Proclaims Audiobook and eBook Usage is on the rise
A new report by Pew has proclaimed that ebook and audiobook usage is on the rise. One in five US adults have listened in an audiobook last year and one in four has read an ebook. Print books remain the most popular format for reading, with 67% of Americans having read a print book in the past year. While the sheer amount of e-book readers are similar to those from a survey … [Read more...] about New Report Proclaims Audiobook and eBook Usage is on the rise
Print Sales Evened Out in 2017
Print sales have evened out in 2017 and unit sales of books increased by a paltry 1.9% last year, which is slightly less than annual growth rates of 3% posted between 2013 to 2016. The low growth is primarily attributed to the adult coloring book sector flatlining and there was no breakout beseller such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Big blockbusters are both a blessing … [Read more...] about Print Sales Evened Out in 2017
Down with eBooks, Up with Print
It's an old song, but it's still ringing out from the global marketplace: ebook sales are down, print sales are up, and we think the kids are to blame. In all seriousness, the very early days of the digital publishing revolution showed us that ebooks could hold their own in the book publishing arena, or at the very least come in a close enough second to not be scorned as a … [Read more...] about Down with eBooks, Up with Print
Print Sales Increase by 3.3% in 2016
The publishing industry has faced a tumultuous year with the election cycle, the decreased demand for adult coloring books and the lack of a breakout bestseller. People still bought books in droves and the sales of hardcover/paperback sales rose by 3.3% in 2016. Most print formats had an outstanding year, with hardcover up 5.4%, trade paperback up 4%, and board books up … [Read more...] about Print Sales Increase by 3.3% in 2016
Amazon is aggressively discounting hardcovers and paperbacks
The Association  of American Publishers released their monthly report on the state of the publishing industry and the news is dire. E-book sales have fallen 22.7% in the month of April, but print is enjoying a resurgence. Trade books grew 3.4% in April, with double-digit growth in April 2016 vs. April 2015. Despite the fact that print sales are starting to increase, … [Read more...] about Amazon is aggressively discounting hardcovers and paperbacks
The US Audiobook Industry Increased by 42% in February
The audiobook industry has been experiencing unparalleled growth over the course of the last two years. The Association of American Publishers has just released their monthly report and the audiobook sales increased by over 42% in February 2016. Digital audiobooks also increased 37% in January over the same period last year, according to the AAP. Audible, the biggest … [Read more...] about The US Audiobook Industry Increased by 42% in February
Print Books Can Kill You – It’s Time to Buy an e-Reader
Hardcover and paperback books have a number of health hazards such as dust, mites, mold, and mildew. These books can be borrowed from your local library, secondhand bookstore or can be innocently sitting on your shelf at home. e-Books on the other hand are always pristine and will never cause an allergic reaction or even death. Mites If you have old books sitting on your … [Read more...] about Print Books Can Kill You – It’s Time to Buy an e-Reader
Print Sales Increase for the Second Year in a Row
The sales of print books have increased 2.8% in 2015, which is the second year in a row that the format has posted significant gains. In 2014 paperback and hardcover books rose 2.4%. Nielsen Bookscan is reporting that in 2015 over 652 million books were sold in the United States. The data stems from major publishers who account for over 80% of print unit sales. The retail … [Read more...] about Print Sales Increase for the Second Year in a Row
The Japanese Print Industry is being Disrupted by Digital
The Japanese book industry has fallen 5.2 percent in 2015 and magazine sales have plummeted 8.2 percent. Many readers have switched to smartphones and tablets to buy digital content. Sales of weekly magazines also saw a sharp drop of 13.4 percent in 2015, while monthly magazines, which are more popular with readers in their 30's and 40's, fell by 6.9 percent. According to … [Read more...] about The Japanese Print Industry is being Disrupted by Digital