American Book Trade Directory

This comprehensive directory offers an essential roadmap to the sprawling American book trade, profiling nearly 30,000 retail and antiquarian book dealers alongside 1,000 wholesalers and distributors across all 50 states and U.S. territories. It serves as a critical tool for anyone needing to navigate the entire bookselling industry, from locating a small, specialized antiquarian bookshop to identifying major distribution chains for books, software, and audiocassettes. For collectors, authors, and industry professionals, this volume transforms the overwhelming task of market research into a manageable and systematic process.

What makes this resource indispensable is its unparalleled scope and practical utility for connecting with specific segments of the book market. Whether you're a bookseller seeking a wholesale partner for hard-to-find titles or a collector hunting for a specific antiquarian dealer, this directory provides the foundational data needed to make informed connections. It stands as the definitive reference for understanding the structure and key players within the U.S. book trade community.