Book distribution

Book distribution is the movement of books from publishers to wholesalers, retailers, libraries, and buyers through physical or digital channels.

Book publishing: Book publishing is the process of selecting, producing, and bringing books to market. Distribution begins when a publisher prepares a title for release.
Library book acquisition: Library book acquisition is the selection and procurement of books for a library collection. Libraries receive books through dedicated purchasing and supply arrangements.
Trade book distribution: Trade book distribution supplies books to bookstores and other retailers for sale to the general public. It is the standard commercial channel contrasted with direct or specialist routes.
Book supply chain: The book supply chain is the network of organizations and processes that create, move, sell, and return books. Distribution links production to the broader flow of books and money.
Book wholesaling: Book wholesaling is the bulk purchase and resale of books to retailers and institutions. Wholesalers consolidate titles and supply many outlets from shared inventory.
Book clubs: Book clubs are organizations or groups that select books for members to read, often supplying copies. Some clubs distribute selected titles directly to members.
Vanity press: A vanity press publishes books financed by their authors, usually without selecting titles for commercial potential. Its author-funded model differs from publisher-led distribution of trade books.
Bookselling: Bookselling is the business of selling books to readers through shops, websites, and other outlets. Distribution determines which titles booksellers can stock and replenish.
Book retail: Book retail is the sale of books to consumers through physical or online shops. Retailers are a primary destination for books leaving the distribution network.
School book fairs: School book fairs are temporary events where students and families browse and buy books at schools. They bring retail distribution into schools through short-term sales events.

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