In the final sales week of the year, NPD Bookscan recorded print sales of approximately 16.3 million units — even with the same week in 2021, and well ahead of previous years. That was the second week in a row that sales equaled or exceeded sales from 2021, providing a strong finish to the important […]
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Literary Arts Emergency Fund Report: Nonprofits and Publishers Are Underfunded, Provide Great Value
The Literary Arts Emergency Fund has released a report on the “state of the literary arts field in the U.S,” concluding that nonprofits and publishers are underfunded, yet provide great value to the literary world. The organization–made up of the Academy of American Poets, the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses, and the National Book […]
AAP Adult Sales Rose in September, As Children’s Fell and Returns Increased
While holiday sales data from NPD Bookscan continues to show unit-based year-end sales consistently underperforming last year’s big performance, the AAP’s dollar-based reports from a few months ago show a more measured accounting from reporting publishers heading into the fall. Overall trade sales were $850 million, down (2.5) percent from 2021, with strong adult results […]
NYC Study Shows $9.2 Billion Publishing Output in 2020; Jobs Declining
The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) released the results of its first Publishing Industry Economic Impact study, which significantly honors and underscores “specifics on the industry’s continued significance and contribution to New York City’s creative economy,” a press release states. Publishing is a signature industry for New York City, and […]
August Print Sales Fell 10 Percent
The AAP released StatShot data for August from participating publishers, reporting $686 million in trade sales, down (9.8) percent from $760 million last year—when stores had stocked up early for holiday sales due to supply chain issues. The month’s total for this year is well ahead of earlier past years’ numbers—$648 million in 2020 and […]
Trade Sales Fell in July, But Still Beat 2019 Numbers
The AAP released StatShot data from their participating publishers for July, reporting trade sales of $623 million, down (12) percent from a high point of $708 million last July but still above 2019 levels. Adult sales were $435 million, down (11) percent from $491 million last year. Hardcover sales were $102 million, a (31.7) percent […]