American Publishers’ StatShot: US Industry Down 3.7 Percent in May

Year-to-date hardback revenues were down 7.5 percent in May at US$1.2 billion, paperbacks up 8.7 percent for $1.3 billion. The post American Publishers’ StatShot: US Industry Down 3.7 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-01 22:50:37 UTC ]

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AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Gains 3.5 Percent in January

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American Publishers’ StatShot: US Industry Down 3.7 Percent in May

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