Bowker has just released book industry statistics and data for 2008, compiled from the Books-in-Print database. Data collected from US publishers show that the number of short-run "on-demand" books increased by 132% over 2007. Says Kelly Gallagher, vice president of publisher services for New Providence, N.J.-based Bowker: "Our statistics for 2008 benchmark an historic development … Continue reading Self Publishing On-Demand Up 132% in one year
