It is not uncommon for new companies to top pws list of fastgrowing independent publishers, and that is the case this year. Selfpublished authors have the same access to online retail distribution as the major publishers. Print on demand book distribution sell books on amazon. The premier distributor of titles published by the best uk and australian publishers. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction authors. Every day we process and supply orders to uk bookshops including. Gardners powers the online ebook store operations of over 400 small and mediumsized booksellers throughout the world. Independent authors and publishers should have access to the same printers big publishers use.
Bertram books the uks leading book supplier to retailers large and. The ebook partnership ebook distribution service offers one of the most comprehensive worldwide ebook distribution networks available. Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets. Skateboardings most iconic brand and leading manufacturer of skateboard trucks, hardware, clothing, and accessories. Ipg operates six different distribution programs to meet the particular needs. We offer a range of ordering options suitable for all retailers, from electronic ordering via edi. Vine house is one of the leading book distributors in the uk providing sales and distribution services to small and medium sized publishers from around the world. At turnaround publisher services were proud to offer a full sales and distribution service to our clients. Print book distributors in the united states ak press independent publisher and book distributor specializing in radical left and anarchist literature. Full service book distribution division of independent publishers group ipg. Independent publisher of firstclass, popular nonfiction. We are advocates for writers at all stages of their careers and ensure that diverse voices can be heard in an abundant, global marketplace.
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Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling. Staceys book was the one i kept, carried, and continue to use as my primary resource to this day. 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 states and how it was broken. Waterstones is committed to providing a unique and diverse range of highquality books to its customers. Expanded distribution can help you reach more readers through bookstores, online retailers, libraries, and academic institutions. And thats just what bookbaby delivers with our print on demand book distribution services. There are so many books available for the independent filmmaker and producer. Waterstones will only stock books with distributors that we have a trading relationship with. Brazil france germany italy japan netherlands pakistan spain uk us. 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. Jjmoffs is a thriving independent publisher based in rural north east nottinghamshire. If you are a dynamic and ambitious publisher, looking for a highly qualified and committed team to represent your books in accounts throughout the uk and ireland.
Central books distributors of books and magazines since 1939. Gardners of bexhill, was acquired by alan little and his family over 30 years ago, when they saw an opportunity to enter the book wholesale market. Aug 30, 2019 today, the most important thing any author needs to know about distribution is that more than half of all book sales regardless of format take place online. Number of book retail store enterpises in the uk 2019, by employees. Selfpublishing platform and ebook distributor smashwords has agreed a deal with the largest wholesaler in the united kingdom, gardners books. The list includes defunct and mergedacquired companies, and distributors whose primary business is not books, such as comic books. Booksellers and libraries purchase paperbacks from large distributors.
Bch is an independent book distributor and fulfillment house. Mar 22, 2020 stanley johnson has claimed a novel he wrote 40 years ago predicted the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Waterstones buys from all of the major book distributors in the uk. Our authors come from the uk and the united states, and the list is expanding rapidly. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. 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. Ak press independent publisher and book distributor specializing in. Weve focused our ebook distribution to the retailers who provide the most value to independent publishers so that you can publish like a pro. Vine house distribution just another wordpress site. Being able to sell your printed books in stores is great, but being able to sell them in the biggest bookstores all over the world is the dream of every writer.
Ipgs trafalgar square publishing distribution program sells books from almost all of the major uk publishing houses, and from several major australian houses. For more than 30 years weve worked with some of the most interesting, innovative, and important publishers from around the globe to sell their books into the trade. It is of huge value to be distributed by a company that understands the individual needs of an independent publisher. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. We work with several largescale printers in the midwest to give you access to them all in one easytonavigate place. We publish a broad, but select range of books in adult and childrens fiction, as well as poetry and some nonfiction titles. As a selfpublished author, finding the right book distributors can be overwhelming. The majority of new titles issued by self publishers will never be stocked by the chain superstores, not even for a threemonth tryout. Nov 02, 2015 ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. We are proud to have been providing the book trade with independent and innovative sales and marketing services for over twenty years. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling primarily to the book trade.
The companies may provide exclusive distribution rights, or act as a wholesaler or. Founded in 1987 by richard squibb, we are one of the few distribution companies to offer a bespoke sales and marketing package, managed inhouse, alongside our distribution services. Booksource is one of the uks fastestgrowing distributors of books, maps and music. Editorial design production distribution marketing promotion publishing rights. A publisher is eligible for inclusion in the list if its net sales.
Note that some independent authors may find that smaller distributors, and those with a specialty book focus, are more indie authorfriendly. We distribute to an extensive number of customers such as booksellers, wholesalers, online retailers, supermarkets and private individuals. Trafalgar square publishing independent publishers group. Top independent book distributors for indie publishersk. Global book distribution with ingramspark access 40k. This access is also largely without upfront costs, making it straightforward for any. With our extensive contacts and accounts in the book trade, we are able to offer independent publishers and small press publishing houses the same book distribution benefits as the larger organisations.
Salt the uks foremost independent literary publisher. What does distribution really mean for selfpublishers. In the uk alone we provide a comprehensive service to over 80 independent publishers. The third pick of our fortnightly book club goes from tenderness to trauma and back again, says annie lord independent premium martin chilton five of the biggest books released this month. Distribution services independent publishers group. Their team provides a handson seamless distribution service, backed up by the best creditcontrol department i have ever worked with. Most small or independent publishers have relationships with a distributor, including selfpublished authors, who often use services like. Whats the best way to distribute selfpublished books. Now that your self published book is available, distribution is now paramount, call.
Oxford uk based oxbow books and oxbows us subsidiary the david brown book company since. Now that your self published book is available, distribution is now paramount, call yps publishing now to discuss your options yps publishing based in york is one of the publishing industry. If you enroll your paperback in expanded distribution, well make your book available to distributors so booksellers and libraries can find your. Find out whats new this month, discover our back list and learn more about our latest new title. Salt is one of uks foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary british literature. The companies may provide exclusive distribution rights, or act as a wholesaler or warehouser of publishers titles. How to selfpublish a book welcome to allis selfpublishing advice center, a community outreach service from the alliance of independent authors, offering advice and guidance you can trust, across the seven processes of publishing. Bch independent books and book distribution and fulfillment. Just about anyone, anywhere in the world who sells books and effective distribution tech, ingram is well poised to get publishers books where. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Small press united gives new and very small publishing companies affordable and effective access to the u. Jul 06, 2010 the only way that selfpublishers can get distribution the way independent publishers have, is to aggregate their titles in loose associations with common more or less focus, common more or less look and feel, and isbns.
As with most exciting, independent publishers, ayebia tries to give voice to diverse talent, and aims to enlighten and stimulate readers by exploring literature from. Turnaround publisher services is proud to be the uks leading independent book distributor. It sells all the latest bestsellers, prize winners and ebooks, as well as dvds, music and stationery. Book distributors uk and worldwide gazelle book services. Our catalog features a wide variety of unusual, unique and hardtofind books, videos, cds, and audios. This service is part of its white label ecommerce and fulfillment services. Booksource is one of the uk s fastestgrowing distributors of books, maps and music. Oct 29, 2019 number of book retailers in the netherlands 2016, by store type.