CRI 550 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Bookselling, Independent Bookstore, Sue Monk Kidd
25 May 2016
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In colonies, early booksellers acted as printers and binders. 19th century, purchased books from 3 sources. Buy books from canadian printers that pirated american and british books. 319 other booksellers as a side thing. Half of these booksellers are located in ontario, 25% in bc, 25% in praries, 10% in maritimes/etc. Concentrated almost 50% of retail purchasing power. 1990"s saw greater threat to independent booksellers when introduced to big box bookstore. Division of uk company, expanded in canada. Specialize in something different because of big chains. These bookstores are under a lot of stress. Folks are not doing it for the money, doing it for the love, something more than just a place to sell books, community centre, how communities organize themselves. At least 10,000 square feet up to 50,000 square feet. Discounts ranging from 30% to 40% off bestsellers. Has a customer base of 30 million. Sells 53% of all books in the u. s.
