This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling primarily to the book trade. This means plenty of options for publishers ready to take the next easy step toward a more lucrative global distribution strategy. If your publishing goals include more than giving away copies of your book to friends and family, book distribution is essential. Scb distributors publishes and distributes books in california. If you already set up a kindle ebook, kdp uses the territorial rights you chose as a default for your paperback. Indent title sourced internationally, usually ships 46 weeks post release. Titlepage is the australian publishers association price and availability service for. Getting published by one of the big 5 book publishers is the goal of many authors, as being published by a major publishing house is perceived to have some advantages over smaller presses or self publishing, as well as offering higher quality and status. The motherdaughter team of margaret and mary has owned and operated this bookshop since 1996.
These services can range from sales representation directly into stores, libraries, wholesalers, warehousing, order fulfillment, and back end office. Since 1984 we have provided sales and distribution services to the british, european and eastern book. This is critical for a couple of reasons, one being the fact of returns mentioned above. We are one of new zealands leading independent book distributors with over 30 years experience in the market. Then as now, small and midsize publishers had great difficulties selling their books effectively because they could not attract the services of good sales reps and. Publishers who proactively pursue sales and marketing to library and education markets in. United book distributors ubd 30 centre road scoresby vic 3179. Distributor of books from over 65 independent publishers. United book distributors is one of australias largest book distributors, publishers include. Although it may sometimes be possible to sell directly to bookstores, booksellers prefer dealing with wholesalers and distributors. Fullservice distributors are companies that provide a variety of services on behalf of traditional or wellestablished authors and publishers with a proven sales record.
Simonds authors and publishers need to be clear on how theyll get their books into the hands of customersbut many dont understand distributors versus wholesalers, and what each can do. With traditional publishing a publisher prints thousands of copies of a book and sells them to stores and distributors. We are able to accept orders, send and receive books daily, process book data, announce new publications, and assist with any queries or requests. What most of the larger self publishing companies mean by printondemand publishing is the combination of digital printing with digital online distribution. If you are interested in applying for distribution with ipg, please view our publisher contact information or send us a message and we will contact you shortly distribution programs. Oreilly media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, research, and conferences. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. The leading and print publisher of reference products and operator of directtohome book. Founded in 2001, casemate is a major specialist publisher and book distributor in the north american market. This vital 96page miniguide includes criteria for deciding how you will distribute your books.
The problem with book distribution by joel friedlander on february 16, 2011 17 comments when i first got involved in book publishing i read a lot about the book distribution system in the united. Distribution services independent publishers group. How to get book distribution for a selfpublished book book distribution is the main dividing line between self publishing and publishing with a traditional publisher. When you selfpublish with ingramspark, you are plugged in to one of the publishing industrys largest global book distribution networks, including access to over 40,000 independent bookstores. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide. Book distribution nationwide book distributors, new zealand. This access is also largely without upfront costs, making it straightforward for any author to begin selling their book at amazon, the no. Casemate has grown to become the leading publisher in the fields of military history, defense studies, and military science in the usa. To check the origin or publisher of a title, check au.
When we talk about book distribution there are two different models that you need to know about. Dedicated to independent publishing for 40 years, pgw is one of the top book distribution companies in the world, backed by largest and most efficient sales network. Books published by misc united book distributor wheelers books. Book publishers of united states list of book publishing.
Best bookstores in pennsylvania independent book stores. The big 5 is a nickname for the major trade book publishing companies in the united states. During title setup, you choose the territories where you hold publishing rights. Small press united is a book distribution service created to meet the needs of small and startup publishers. Also includes detailed information on 30 distributors, 4 library book distributors, 89 book publishers who also distribute for other publishers, 3 sales reps to the major book chains, 27 bookstore wholesalers, 34 library book. A distributor acts as a publisher s exclusive agent and sole source of books to the book trade the book trade includes bookstores, book chains, online booksellers, and book wholesalers. They sell to every account type you can imagine, and theyll represent print, digital, audio, and more across.
When i first got involved in book publishing i read a lot about the book distribution system in the united states and how it was broken. Writers at the time maintained that the distribution system needed to be completely rethought if the industry was to continue to grow. The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest distributors at the top, followed by distributors in alphabetic order scroll down for book distributors. The list includes defunct and mergedacquired companies, and distributors whose primary business is not books, such as comic books. The leading and print publisher of reference products and operator of directtohome book clubs for children. Titlepage distributor updates australian publishers association. Below is a list of distributors and wholesalers that might be helpful to independent publishers. Scholastic is the largest publisher and distributor of childrens books in the world, with perpetual rights to many of the most famous childrens and ya series of all time, such as harry potter recently acquired from bloomsbury and the hunger games.
Small press united uses the highly regarded ipg back office systems, data feeds, and sales force for aggressive sales and excellent shipping, billing, and customer service. Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets. Discover all relevant statistics and facts on the u. If youre a selfpublisher, that means that you dont need to worry about marketing your book to bookstores your distributor.
Consortium grew out of a book wholesaling cooperative, established in 1985 in the twin cities, minneapolisst paul, minnesota, to become an internationally respected, fullservice north american distributor. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts. Turnaround publisher services is proud to be the uks leading independent book distributor. Independent publishers group was founded in 1971, the first organization specifically created for the purpose of representing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Print on demand book distribution sell books on amazon.
Book distribution for selfpublishers ingram content group. June 21, 2019 the association of american publishers aap issued its statshot annual report for calendar year 2018 today, which concludes that the u. Selfpublished authors have the same access to online retail distribution as the major publishers. Expert distribution services for innovative publishers. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it an endorsement of any one distributor or wholesaler over another. These services can range from sales representation directly into stores, libraries, wholesalers, warehousing, order fulfillment, and back end office functions, such as paying. Usb has an established network over 1500 publishers. The running of their distribution operation was taken over by combined publishings sales director david farnsworth, who created new distribution company casemate publishers and book distributors llc. Casemate publishers was established in 2001, when combined publishings us operations were sold to perseus books group and rolled into its da capo imprint. Independent publishers group is the biggest indie distributor in the united states. United book distributors is operating business as usual, with reps still on the road and talking to customers daily. Book distributors are companies that pitch and sell books directly to wholesalers, bookstores, libraries, and other retailers through sale representatives and catalogs. Ingram is well poised to get publishers books where they need to be with speed, efficiency, and confidence. One of the worlds leading computer and technical book publishers.
Understanding the book distribution channels by jacqueline c. Using this portal you can retrieve your invoices, statement and adjustment notes as well as raise your own sale or return authorisations, check the progress of your orders within the supply chain, track and trace your orders and viewdownload a copy of what you. Weve all got our gripes about distributors, but we save the deep. If youre a selfpublisher, that means that you dont need to worry about marketing your book to bookstores your distributor will do that for you. Small press united is a division of ipg, one of the oldest and largest book distributors in north america. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Ipg operates six different distribution programs to meet the particular needs of various kinds of publishers.
Distributors and wholesalers independent book publishers. You will be required to enter your ubd account number xxxxxx to view any area of this site. She is a finalist of a carol award, romantic times, ecpa, selah award, line award, christian retailings best book. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. This portal has been designed to help you deal effectively with united book distributors online. From the late 1970s to today christian book distributors is the leading resource for christian goods, and books. Independent publishers group ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. Using this portal you can retrieve your invoices, statement and. Bookseller services penguin random house australia. Ranking americas largest publishers the publisher of harry potter was the sixthlargest trade publisher last year based on unit sales through bookscan. Nationwide book distributors are specialists in the sales, warehousing and distribution of books to the new zealand bookstore and library market.
List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. How to get book distribution for a selfpublished book. Jul 21, 2016 weve all got our gripes about distributors, but we save the deep grumbles for ubd. Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors. A list of all imprints, publishers and their distributors in the new zealand book industry.
The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest distributors at the top, followed by distributors in alphabetic order scroll down for book distributors in canada and uk. No hard copy catalogue available, online catalogue only. If youre sure you have all rights necessary to make your book. Most small or independent publishers have relationships with a distributor, including selfpublished authors, who often use services like to sell to the public. Find information about general enquiries, specific titles, publication status, stock price and availability, books by particular authors and more. United book distributors, 30 centre road, scoresby vic 3179. When random houses auckland warehouse closed we lost a significant resource, consequently we became hyperaware of any stuffups from ubd i was like an angry vampiric meerkat whenever a toll courier arrived but it may be time to cool our jets, note the changes, and start spreading our distribution. The bookseller services area is password protected.
As a selfpublished author, finding the right book distributors can be overwhelming. In addition to our lightning source printondemand facilities in the united states, united kingdom and australia, ingram also partners with suppliers globally so you can sell your books worldwide without the administrative hassles of. Publisher means the publisher of the goods, being either us or a third party publisher for whom we act as an agent. Remove united states filter to see all book publishers. Book publishing revenues in the higher education market. New york, united states the worlds largest publisher and distributor of english language childrens books and periodicals, as well as a leading educational publisher specialising in reading and technology. Penguin random house prh is an american multinational conglomerate publishing company formed in 20 from the merger of random house owned by german media conglomerate bertelsmann and penguin group owned by british publishing. Our on demand printing and book distribution service means that we only print a book when a retailer or wholesaler orders it. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs.
Book publishers of united states listing 1 to 10 of 280 book publishers listed in the american publishers directories page 1 of 28 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of united states that are listed under book publishers. This brochure clarifies the united book distributors returns policies and contains. Book distributors uk and worldwide gazelle book services. Prepare, publish, promote publish your book set rights and pricing ebook distribution rights ebook distribution rights during title setup, youll be asked to enter the territories you hold electronic publishing. The united book distributors customer portal provides you with access to. Jan 16, 2019 over the years, the book industry has remained a massive, greatly influential global consumer market. Also includes detailed information on 30 distributors, 4 library book distributors, 89 book publishers who also distribute for other publishers, 3 sales reps to the major book chains, 27 bookstore wholesalers, 34 library book wholesalers, and 23 spanishlanguage wholesalers. Reach readers around the globe with ingrams worldwide print and distribution program, global connect.
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