If you would like to place an order with us, simply add items to your cart and give us a call so that we can process your order with you directly. Just about anyone, anywhere in the world who sells booksand effective distribution tech, ingram is well poised to get publishers books where. If you would like to place an order with us, simply add items to your cart and. African world is building a site that it hopes to have. The list includes defunct and mergedacquired compa nies, and dis tributors whose primary busi ness is not books, such as comic books. There is no industry data to define the largest, widest, distributors. Having a book on the shelves of a bookstore can help put that book in the hands of readers. When a customer purchases your book on one of these sites, the book is printed and shipped to the customer. Covid19 updates and resources rittenhouse is here for you. Distributors help you leverage your title by being part of a larger organization. Diamond will also distribute to the north american book market under the banner of diamond book distributors. Writers at the time maintained that the distribution system needed to be completely rethought if the industry was to continue to grow. Book distributors are companies that pitch and sell books directly to wholesalers, bookstores, libraries, and other retailers through sale representatives and catalogs. 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.
Led by a passion to see more books, in all formats, reach more markets across the globe with speed and ease, ingram publisher services offers an extensive selection of tools and. This vital 96page miniguide includes criteria for deciding how you will distribute your books. This enables you to sell your book in thousands of stores with minimum upfront costs and no warehousing. Book distributors uk and worldwide gazelle book services. A book distributor is a company that sells books to bookstores and other retailers. Book distribution and publisher services national book network. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive.
Christian book distributors changes name after cannabis confusion. Welcome to the nonfiction authors association nfaa, a vibrant educational community for aspiring and experienced writers to connect, exchange ideas, and learn about writing, publishing, promoting and profiting from nonfiction books. Book distributors generally need strong customer service skills to foster relationships with publishers and book retailers. This allows you to reach a wide audience and compete in the book marketplace. Each year attendees wanted to know how to keep the momentum going. Expert distribution services for innovative publishers. Leadstart distributes books in over 100 cities in india. Traditional publishers sell their titles to indie bookstores, bookstore chains, and online bookstores, but they also sell to wholesalers, who in turn sell toguess whoindie bookstores, bookstore chains, and online bookstores. The company sells bibles and other religious texts but it got calls about cbd, which comes from marijuana and hemp. Mar 07, 2016 the book business is baroque in its complexity.
In the beginning, ipbd was only distributing magazines, newspapers and publications. Washington book distributors washington book distributors. Smaller distributors will only represent the books. 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. National book network is an independent, fullservice sales, marketing, and distribution company serving book publishers from around the world. 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. Diamond comics is the largest comic book distributor that ships new books from marvel. Expanded distribution can help you reach more readers through bookstores, online retailers, libraries, and academic institutions.
As a selfpublished author, finding the right book distributors can be overwhelming. Do your due diligence before signing with any book distributor. As an independent publisher we publish established writers. Scb distributors publishes and distributes books in california. Our books are available at selected outlets in malaysia, saudi arabia, mauritius, maldives, pakistan, sri lanka, bangladesh, bhutan, myanmar and nepal. Book and e book distributors welcome to igi globals resource page for book distribution partners. 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. With traditional publishing a publisher prints thousands of copies of a book and sells them to stores and distributors. To all our valued customers and vendors, during the covid19 crisis, we are offering a 25% off storewide sale. Kdp select is the name of amazons exclusivity program.
The list includes defunct and mergedacquired companies, and distributors whose primary business is not books, such as comic books. Jan 24, 2019 most distributors claim they are the biggest book distributors of india, and each has a different reasoning, we have only included the ones we were able to verify information about. Author lynette eason has a masters degree in education. While we say that, none of these claims are baseless either. K books makes its products available to over book sellers and institutions in india. Book distributors leadstarts key strength has been its robust 360 degree distribution network which covers six key book sales verticals. With ingrams printondemand service, a retailer can order a physical title through ingram book. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. This is a list of book distributo rs, companies that act as distribut ors for book publishers, selling primarily to th e book trade. If you write graphic novels, roleplaying game books, media tieins, or scifi and fantasy books, you may want to consider diamond book distributors.
Most libraries and bookstores wont accept and carry book titles from just any self published author. This often adds more fees to the agreement, but can streamline the process so you dont have to store or ship books yourself. One of the goals of an author or publisher is to have his books sold in a bookstore. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. During this period when we are all challenged with supporting new methods of teaching, learning, and living, rittenhouse has solutions that can assist you and your patrons with these needs. We are one of new zealands leading independent book distributors with over 30 years experience in the market.
Selfpublished authors have the same access to online retail distribution as the major publishers. These are the most uptodate addresses we have for independent bookstore distributors. Check out how weve curated custom book lines for these fantastic retail partners. Save up to 55% off publishers prices on new books when you buy in bulk. We are able to accept orders, send and receive books daily, process book data, announce new publications, and assist with any queries or requests. The companies may pr ovide exclusiv e distribution rights, or act as a wholesaler or warehouser of publishers titles. Learn how to write, publish, promote, and profit with nonfiction books while you make a dent in the universe. Selfpublished authors have the same access to online retail distribution. Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. Gazelle book services are book distributors in the uk and worldwide and we are one of the most experienced book distribution companies in europe, we offer a fast, flexible and effective book distribution. Booksellers and libraries purchase paperbacks from large distributors. Book depot offers us a great selection of books at great prices, which we pass on to our customers. This access is also largely without upfront costs, making it straightforward for any.
Enjoy the advantages of fully integrated print and digital, wholesale and distribution services for the book industry through a single source at ingram content group. So, in 20 we launched nfaa as a way to bring nonfiction authors together in a supportive community to learn, brainstorm, share ideas and. The nonfiction authors association was born from the nonfiction writers conference, an annual online event ive hosted since 2010. If you enroll your paperback in expanded distribution, well make your book available to distributors.
The fall 2020 and spring 2021 schedules are now available. Talk to their customers both publishers and bookstores to verify theyd be a good company for. Being able to sell your printed books in stores is great, but. Alaska book distributorstodd 611 e 12th ave anchorage, ak. As the exclusive distributor to the comic book specialty market for our premier publishers marvel comics, dc comics, image comics. Reach readers around the globe with ingrams worldwide print and distribution program, global connect. During this time, we want to assure you that we will be ready to support you. We stock a vast range of titles including melitensia, history, biographies, books. She is a finalist of a carol award, romantic times, ecpa, selah award, line award, christian retailings best book award and the daphne du maurier.
How to use book distributors to get into bookstores convertkit. Ipg also serves teacher supply stores, museum stores, and garden shops as well as bookstores with 150 trade, gift. Two rivers is a new york based book distributor committed to providing customized and consultative services to category leading publishers. Books have become one of the topselling categories in our gift shop. This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling primarily to the book trade. The steady increases in our bargain book sales is a major factor for our success today. If your publishing goals include more than giving away copies of your book to friends and family, book distribution is essential. These guys are the undisputed kings of titles with nerdy appeal, selling into not just bookstores but comic shops, novelty shops, and gaming stores across the globe. Just about anyone, anywhere in the world who sells books and effective distribution tech, ingram is well poised to get publishers books where. We proudly announce our new scb spring 2020 catalog, featuring 111 new titles from 50 independent scb publishers. When you selfpublish with ingramspark, you are plugged in to one of the publishing industrys largest global book distribution networks. Coresource is ingrams allinone platform that combines digital file management with global distribution to ensure that your ebooks reach their full potential and you can maximize sales. Book distributors are companies that pitch and sell books directly to wholesalers, bookstores, libraries, and other retailers through sale.
Whether you choose to be exclusive or not, your first ebook distribution step will be to upload your book to amazon through kindle direct publishing. When a retailer wants to order a book, its typically purchased through book distributors instead of the publisher directly. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction authors. 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. But you had better do a lot of marketing to support that effort, or those books will all come back. Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets.
Founded in 1971, this company distributes for 60 book publishers as well as for 300 publishers in the publishers marketing association distribution program. Book distributors bdl ltd are book distributors and publishers in malta, the largest bookshop on the maltese islands. Global book distribution with ingramspark access 40k. Retailer products we offer diamond comic distributors. Some larger distributors also warehouse and fulfill orders in addition to acting as a sales force. From humble beginnings in the late 1970s to todays leading resource for christian goods, christianbook continues to provide an enormous selection at excellent value, with strong. Over 39,000 retailers, libraries, and indie stores are waiting, along with their eager techforward customers.
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. Our on demand printing and book distribution service means that we only print a book when a retailer or wholesaler orders it. Diamonds retailer services website is your entry point to the many webbased services offered by diamond comic distributors, including new product information, online. Apr 21, 2020 the distributor simply ensures the book is in retail stores for the customer to purchase. Whether you are distributing igi global books in print, as ebooks, or a combination of both, we are glad to provide you with a variety of resources designed to assist you in selling our books to your customers.
Headquartered in the city of ahmedabad, gujarat, m. Nationwide book distributors are specialists in the sales, warehousing and distribution of books to the new zealand bookstore and library market. If you find that any of these addresses are incorrect or you discover additional information email, website, tollfree number, etc. You can rely on our expertise and efficient service to. Pathway book service is experienced in handling ecommerce and credit card orders visa, mastercard, american express, discover and paypal. Book distribution nationwide book distributors, new zealand.
Nov 11, 2002 smaller distributors like baltimorebased african world book distributors, begun in 1993, are also turning to the internet to increase sales. From the late 1970s to today christian book distributors is the leading resource for christian goods, and books. 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. But if you want people to find your title on the shelves of your local bookstore, you need a distributor.
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. They also get books from the publisher and sell to indie bookstores, bookstore chains, online bookstoresand. Retailer welcome to diamonds retailer services website. For example, some distributors only deal with specialized outlets such as educational and military titles.
There is a charge for credit card orders equal to the clearing the banks validation fee and an internal processing charge. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. Working together, the publisher and distributor can make sure the book in question has the best chance to be a success. Before you start, talk with other distributors and booksellers to see what sells. We are currently unable to take online orders directly from this website. You also can research catalogs that cater to specific demographics, geographic areas and interests. Coresource is ingrams allinone platform that combines digital file management with global distribution to ensure that your e books reach their full potential and you can maximize sales. 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. Channel distribution enables your book to be ordered by and distributed to online booksellers and retailers around the world.