Independent publishers group ipg is the original and second largest independent book distributor in the united states. Its possible to contact book distributors about distributing your book, but not the larger book distributors. Publishers representatives publishers distributors. Distributors and wholesalers independent book publishers. Small press united is a book distribution service created to meet the needs of small and startup publishers. Now is the time to stand up and join your fellow individuals in the indiebound mission supporting local businesses and celebrating independents. We are an experienced and trusted book distributor committed to providing a broad range of distribution services for independent. 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. This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling primarily to the book trade. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book. National book network is an independent, fullservice sales, marketing, and distribution company serving book publishers from around the world.
Turnaround is a trade distributor and all our titles are available from our many bookshop customers. A good distributor allows a bedroom publisher to operate competitively with major houses. Bch is an independent book distributor and fulfillment house. These are the most uptodate addresses we have for independent bookstore distributors. If you find that any of these addresses are incorrect or you discover additional information email, website, tollfree number, etc. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly.
National book network is one of the largest independentlyowned book distributors in north america with approximately ninety client publishers. A distributor acts as a publishers exclusive agent and sole source of books to the book trade the book trade includes bookstores, book chains, online booksellers, and book wholesalers. If you are not yet a turnaround customer, and would like to sell our books. Ipgs many means of reaching the full book market are used whenever they are. Independent publishers group is the biggest indie distributor in the united states. 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. Bch independent books and book distribution and fulfillment. Top independent book distributors for indie publishersk. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and.
As a selfpublished author, finding the right book distributors can be overwhelming. Cold cut distribution is a wholesale distributor of small press and independent comic books we sell to comic book. Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. With strategic global partnerships, ingram offers wholesale book, magazine, textbook and.
Independent publishers group, a full service sales and distribution company that represents independent book publishers. They may not have the reach of a publishers group west or ingram, but a number of africanamerican book distributors and wholesalers are filling the gap when it comes to making. Free list of 186 us dropshipping suppliers best 2020. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. Distributors create demand for books by contacting. Our catalog features a wide variety of unusual, unique and hardtofind books, videos, cds, and audios. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. The primary goal of the association is to join together and represent local booksellers and supporters of the book community in their efforts to cultivate interest in literature and book. The companies may provide exclusive distribution rights, or act as a wholesaler or warehouser of publishers titles. News and deadlines the fall 2020 and spring 2021 schedules.
Publishers are best served to ally themselves with book distributors. The texas booksellers association is a group of independent booksellers and other book related businesses focused in texas. For instance, a major smallpress distributor like consortium will only take on a book. Note that some independent authors may find that smaller distributors, and those with a specialty book focus, are more indie authorfriendly. Ipg operates six different distribution programs to meet the particular needs of various kinds of publishers and market segments. American west books complements reis specialty line of outdoor equipment with hiking books, maps, camping guides, and other resources for outdoor enthusiasts. 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. While they monopolies in some ways, dimonds model is eroding in terms of its representation and control of market distribution. Readers world wholesale their website says theyre the nations largest distributor of books to the independent marketer. Cold cut distribution is your best wholesale source for quality independent comics. If you find that any of these addresses are incorrect or you discover additional. Mary kay products are available for purchase exclusively through independent beauty consultants.
Hummingbird distributes the complete e book and audiobook catalogs of more than 3. This revenue helps us to fund journalism across the independent. As per other book wholesalers and distributors, ipg combines its client publishers books. This is critical for a couple of reasons, one being the fact of returns mentioned above. Independent publishers can have their own free e book. Homepage for the independent publishers guild, helping publishers do better business and supporting independent publishers. Cookie policy this website uses cookies to ensure you get the best. Reach readers around the globe with ingrams worldwide print and distribution program, global connect.
Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. The list includes defunct and mergedacquired companies, and distributors whose primary business is not books, such as comic books. Greenleaf book group is a publisher and distributor dedicated to helping independent authors and small presses getting their work published. T here is a direct relationship between the number of sales you can expect from a book distributor and the valueadded services they provide to publishers and readers. Publishers who proactively pursue sales and marketing to library and education markets in addition to. 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.
How can an independent comic book creator distribute his. Ak press independent publisher and book distributor specializing in radical left and anarchist. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account. News and deadlines the fall 2020 and spring 2021 schedules are now available. Your book cover design will also play a part in a bookstore buyer taking the book seriously. Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets. Independent publishers group ipg is a worldwide distributor for independent general, academic, and professional publishers, founded in 1971 to exclusively market titles from independent client publishers to the international book trade. New book distributors and wholesalers internet bookselling. This is a collection of book distributors list links from. Our innovative publisher services, aggressive marketing, and extensive reach ensure.
Greenleaf book group is a publisher and distributor dedicated to helping independent. Distribution services independent publishers group. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction authors. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Bch has been in business over 15 years providing order fulfillment for small presses.
A sustainable comic book from the big two is about 35,000 units. National book network book distribution and publisher. We supply shops throughout the uk, europe and anywhere in the world. Since 1927, the independent college bookstore association icba has been focused exclusively on serving institutionallyaffiliated college store members. The difference between retail, wholesale, and distribution.
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