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Book Distributors and Wholesalers

Directory of book distributors and wholesalers of trade books and related products. Find wholesale book distributors and book distribution companies for book publishers and retailers throughout the United States and worldwide.
Simply Audiobooks
Rent and Download audio books. Best-sellers and new releases available now. Business, self-help, fiction, non-fiction, etc. Start Now!
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Book Distributor Solution
AtlasBooks’ quality book storage and book distribution solutions.
www.atlasbooksdistribution.com
Own Your Own Bookstore
Buy Wholesale books directly. Save 50-90% off retail book prices.
AmericanBookCo.com
American Book Publishing
Traditional book publisher. Books sold in stores.
www.american-book.com
Wholesale Drop Shipper
Make extra income selling online We dropship. Sell on Auctions
www.megagoods.com
Need A Book Distributor?
Traditional book distribution opps for self-published authors.
www.MillCityPress.net
Wholesale & Drop Ship
Start a Home Dropshipping Business. No Monthly Fees. No Minimum Orders.
www.DropshipDesign.com
Book Distributor
Need Book Distributor Save on Books
www.smarter.com
Fast Growing Distributors
Top Internet Advertising Business Fastest Growing Distributorship
www.asdwinningteam.com
EU Distributors Portal
The interactive & dynamic gateway to 27 EU markets and beyond
www.Sales8EUROPE.com
Manufacturers Directory
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Book Distributors
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A-Z Book Distributors and Wholesalers Provider Directory
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1-800-THE-VOICE
Provider of voice-over production and instruction.
www.1-800-the-voice.com
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AraBooks.net
Distributor of Arabic books.
www.arabooks.net
Ardis Online Database
Database of books, booksellers and related industry information.
www.ardis.co.uk
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Book Distribution Center, Inc. (BDC)
Established in 1974, the Book Distribution Center is a wholesale distributor of books, publications, and related materials. Their clients include government agencies, educational institutions, businesses and organizations.
www.bookdist.com
Baker & Taylor
Full-line distributor of books, videos and music products to Internet and traditional retailers and to library customers.
www.btol.com
Buy4Now
Irish online shopping center.
www.buy4now.ie
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Christian Book Distributors (CBD)
Distributor of Christian books, media, software and gifts.
www.christianbook.com
The 6' Ferrets Writers' Group
Group developed in 1989 to foster the development of local authors' work.
pages.cthome.net
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Diamond Comic Distributor, Inc.
Provides comic book specialty retailers with comic books, videos, and related merchandise.
www.diamondcomics.com
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eloquence, Inc.
Provider of an electronic commerce clearinghouse for book publishers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Services consist of title management, bibliographic context management and transaction verification services. Services are provided ...
www.eloquenceweb.com
Elsevier Australia Online Bookshop
Elsevier Australia’s online bookshop for students, lecturers, doctors, nurses and other health science professionals.
shop.elsevier.com.au
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Granth.com
Distributor and online retailer for Indian books.
www.granth.com
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Book Lovers
Indian book publisher and distributor.
www.indiamart.com
Ingram Book Group
Wholesale distributor of books, audiobooks, and periodicals to booksellers, librarians, and specialty retailers.
www.ingrambook.com
Ingram Entertainment Holdings
Distributor of video rental and sell-through products; video games and related products; DVD hardware and software; audiobooks, previously-viewed tapes and previously-played games. The company also provides support services for Internet and ele...
www.ingramentertainment.com
About Independent Publishers Group - Book Distributors
Group created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade.
www.ipgbook.com
Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
A book distributor for a large number of independent publishers and small presses throughout the USA and worldwide. Their web site contains an online catalog of books IPG distributes, information about the services they provide to publishers and...
www.ipgbook.com
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Koen Book Distributors Inc
Full-service book wholesaler specializing in bestsellers and the best in independent press titles. From small local bookstore to national chain, from specialized independent press to large publishing firm, Koen Book Distributors handles these ma...
www.koen.com
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LEA Book Distributors
Professional and reference book distributor based in New York providing services in Spanish and English.
www.leabooks.com
Lucky Exports
Exporter of professional, technical and specialized books.
www.luckyexports.com
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Michaels Associates
Monroeville, Pennsylvania-based bookseller and distributor of professional resources for teachers.
www.michaelsassociates.com
Midwest Library Service
Ordering information and online catalogs.
www.midwestls.com
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National Book Network (NBN)
Providers of sales, marketing, order fulfillment, credit and collection services to independent publishers.
www.nbnbooks.com
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O'Reilly & Associates
www.oreilly.com
Outskirts Press Inc
Outskirts Press provides self publishing-on-demand, POD, and book distribution services for writers.
www.outskirtspress.com
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PAE Enterprises
Book distribution consultants.
www.paepublications.com
Peanutpress.com
One of the first electronic book publishers to offer contemporary fiction and non-fiction books, newspapers, and magazines for reading on handheld computers including the Palm Pilot, Handspring Visor, and Windows CE machines. Peanutpress.com, is...
www.peanutpress.com
Publishers Group West
Distributor of independent publishers in North America. Established in 1976, PGW is headquartered in Berkeley, CA and has sales offices in New York City and Toronto, and distribution centers located in Reno, NV and Lebanon, PA. Publishers Group ...
www.pgw.com
PubEasy.com
Global publishing online marketplace. PubEasy is a business-to-business service that uses the Internet to facilitate and speed business between booksellers, publishers, distributors and wholesalers.
www.pubeasy.com
Holiday Guide To Wholesalers and Distributors
Booksellers' guide to ordering, shipping and special hours during the holiday season, published by PublishersWeekly.com.
www.publishersweekly.com
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Simply Audiobooks
Rent and Download audio books. Best-sellers and new releases available now. Business, self-help, fiction, non-fiction, etc. Start Now!
SimplyAudiobooks.com
Stephenking.com
Official web site of Stephen King offering downloads of latest e-books and information about the famed author, his past, current and future projects.
www.stephenking.com
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BookTrade
Links to articles on the Internet retail book trade, import, export and book distribution, along with second hand book markets and the wholesale distribution industry.
thinkers.net
Time Warner Bookmark
Home of Warner Books, Inc, Little, Brown and Co. publishers. This web site includes resources for booksellers.
www.twbookmark.com
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ValoreBooks.com - Textbook Marketplace
Buy cheap textbooks and sell used textbooks for more.
www.valorebooks.com
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Wheatmark Inc
Self publishing services include complete book design, editing, marketing, distribution, returnability, print on demand (POD), and e-commerce.
www.wheatmark.com
  • Educational Development Corporation
Book Distributor Solution
AtlasBooks’ quality book storage and book distribution solutions.
www.atlasbooksdistribution.com
Own Your Own Bookstore
Buy Wholesale books directly. Save 50-90% off retail book prices.
AmericanBookCo.com
American Book Publishing
Traditional book publisher. Books sold in stores.
www.american-book.com

Guide to Services Provided by Book Distributors and Wholesalers

Boost book sales using the negotiating power of book distributors and book wholesalers


Publishers and self-publishers benefit from using book wholesalers or book distributors. Many major bookstores will not stock a book unless it is available for sale through book distributors and book wholesalers. Bookstores prefer dealing with book distributors and book wholesalers for a few reasons:

  1. Book distributors and book wholesalers are usually more reliable than and tend to ship faster than publishers.
  2. Bookstores can usually get better discounts from book distributors and book wholesalers than from publishers.
  3. Bookstores can return unsold books to book distributors and book wholesalers, which they can’t do with many publishers.
Even though they offer many of the same benefits, there are some key differences between book wholesalers and distributors:

  1. A book wholesaler works for the book store and offers minimal marketing support.
  2. A book distributor works for the publisher and assists in marketing the books sold.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find the right book distributor Choose a book distributor that handles all of the order fulfillment and warehousing requirements. This will take the burden off you having to find storage and possibly hire staff to help fulfill orders. Most book distributors employ a sales staff that markets your books to major bookstore chains and independent bookstores. It pays to take time to research various book distributors or book wholesalers that carry books in your genre.

I recommend:  Writers-Publish is loaded with resources for writers and publishers alike, including contact information for many of the industry's leading book distributors and wholesalers. Scroll down to view the list.

Sell through wholesale book distributors' catalogs Choose a wholesaler to carry your book in a catalog. The wholesaler usually offers little marketing other than a catalog, so if you are able to do most of the marketing yourself, a book wholesaler may be your best bet.

I recommend:  Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN) offers advice and information on selling through a wholesaler.

On your own terms Book distribution companies and wholesale book dealers offer various discount terms to bookstores. The amount you pay them to distribute your book may vary based on the net sale price, which can vary depending on the discount given to the buyers. Ask the company how the discount is figured on each sale to the book stores.

I recommend:  ParaPublishing explains the breakdown of the discounts wholesalers give to bookstores and distributors give to wholesalers and bookstores.

The company's backbone Check to make sure the wholesale book dealer or the book distribution company is stable. Ask if it offers insurance on your books while they are in the warehouse. Find out how long the companies have been in business and how large the book distribution companies are before signing the deal. Also ask how many publishing companies the book distributors represent.

I recommend:  Check out the business at the Better Business Bureau or Dun & Bradstreet for company history or complaints from other clients.

Shop til you drop Request a catalog before making your decision. Browsing the catalog will tell you what genres the book distributor or book wholesaler markets. It will also tell you a lot about the company's professionalism and sales territories.

I recommend:  Ingram Book Company and Baker & Taylor have information and catalog request pages.

Do a background check As you would for a potential employee, find out what's lurking in the background of a particular book distributor or book wholesaler if you're unsure if its reputation. Request financial statements if you have questions about the viability of the distribution company. Make sure it's not hanging by a financial thread. Ask other publishers and authors what book distributors or book wholesalers they use. Talk to your local book store managers to see where they buy most of their books. Some publisher forums are a good source of advice also.

I recommend:  Writers Write offers a list of blogs and forums on book distribution.

Gain some independence Most independent distributors offer distribution of paperback books and magazines, but if your budget prohibits using a larger company, a smaller, independent company may be the ticket.

I recommend:  Read John Kremer's Book Wholesalers & Library Jobbers Report or the Book Publishing Resource Guide for more information on finding a regional or independent wholesaler.

A list of the top independent book distributors can be found at Bookmarket.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Use Ingram Book Company. Ingram Book Company is one of the largest privately owned book wholesaler to independent bookstores. Ingram Book Company is located in LaVergne, Tennessee.
  • Use Baker & Taylor. Baker & Taylor is another major wholesaler. This company does not stock books; it orders directly from the publisher.

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Boost book sales using the negotiating power of book distributors and book wholesalers.
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