Time to Meet at LBF 2012 Where: Lion Hudson stand, H805 When: • Monday 16th, 1pm • Tuesday 17th, 3:45pm What: Meet at the LH stand then find somewhere for refreshments & chat IF YOU’RE A CHRISTIAN BOOKSELLER or otherwise involved in the Christian book trade, two events you should have in your diary by now … Continue reading
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After the Tsunami: Regaining perspective on the UK Christian book trade
SOMETIMES, IN RUNNING UKCBD/THIS BLOG, I want to make like Elijah: to simply run away, hide in a cave and wait for the inevitable. Unlike Elijah, however, I’m not being pursued by an angry Queen who wants to chop me into pieces: on the whole the Christian book/retail trade remains a very positive area to … Continue reading
Another twist in the post-STL tale as TMD enters private ownership
IN A TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT issued late yesterday afternoon – just after 5pm – Trust Media Distribution (previously trading as STL Distribution), Carlisle, announced the sale and privatisation of the company to its CEO, Ken Munro. The change follows an extensive period of restructuring and consolidation within the company as it has sought to realign itself … Continue reading
How to Sell a Book: Radical thinking for authors, publishers and readers
THIS POST EMERGES out of a conversation in the Christian Authors, Booksellers and Publishers facebook group, in which we were discussing (amongst other things) the pros and cons of authors self-publishing v/s going with an established publisher. It’s a tough call for authors in the present economic climate, especially if your book doesn’t quite fit … Continue reading
Two Worlds: A Shout Out to Christian Publishers and Suppliers
Discussions Update At some point within the next week or so I plan to post a summary of the recent discussions, working title “Kingsway: Discussion Summary and Unanswered Questions”. A preliminary draft is available in the Christian Authors, Booksellers and Publishers facebook group: all group members are welcome to comment, suggest revisions and/or possible solutions, … Continue reading
CTS – Are they actively working against physical bookshops?
Further to the post earlier this week on the situation from CTS in regards to the low trade discount more worrying news has been highlighted for the wider trades attention. Comments posted by John Gaines of Footprints first raised the issue: Shall we all apply to become Parish Distributors? Then we would get 25%!! So … Continue reading
Concerns rise as Trade Terms situation crosses denominational boundaries.
In a comment under the post on the low discount to trade from CTS on the new Altar Missals a concerning trend has been found, highlighted and raised – one that crosses denominational boundaries and publishing houses and is perhaps of even more concern than the very low discount being given from CTS. Andrew Lacey … Continue reading
More Upset over the Restrictive Trade Terms on the New Catholic Altar Missals from CTS
FURTHER UPSET over the very low discount being offered to Christian Bookshops by the Catholic Truth Society on the New Altar Missals that all Catholic Churches will soon require was again raised when Internet Bookseller, The Book Depository, was seen to be offering the Missals at 25% off – an offer no other bookshop could … Continue reading
News Roundup: 3 for 2 on Commentaries at Eden | Christian Focus enters the Blogosphere | Easter with IVP | Living Oasis: Where is the humanity? | St Andrew Press now with NBM
3 for 2 on Commentaries at Eden Christian Focus enters the Blogosphere Easter with IVP Living Oasis: Where is the humanity? Newcastle Cathedral Gift Shop Closure St Andrew Press now with Norwich Books & Music GOT NEWS? If you have news you’d like to see included in the next News Roundup, please get in touch. 3 for … Continue reading
2010 and the Christian Book Trade: A Year according to the Web Stats
2010: how was it for you? The question’s a little premature, of course: we’ve still got a few days to go. But from a web stats perspective, here’s how it’s been in this little corner of the blogosphere, with the top ten posts as follows, set out as post date, title, page views. 26/01/10 Living Oasis: … Continue reading
