What is a distributor? What do they actually
do?
A distributor supplies book details and availability status to various outlets;
they are an information hub for publishers, retailers and printers. Ingram has a
huge database of information called ipage® through which retailers can obtain info and order books.
Without distributors, retailers would have the impossible task of keeping in touch with all the hundreds
of thousands of worldwide printers and publishers who are constantly putting out
new books. Instead, all the printers and
publishers simply notify the same source, the distributor, so there's only one source to obtain all the updated information about books.
Who are the domestic and overseas distributors for CraigsPress.com?
CraigsPress.com's domestic distributors are Ingram and Baker & Taylor. Our overseas
distributors are Bertrams and Gardners.
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How many retailers will be able to access a CraigsPress.com book with an ISBN and channel distribution?
For those authors who purchase an ISBN and Channel Distribution for their book, CraigsPress.com titles are available for order through more than 25,000 bookstores around the world, including most online booksellers such as: Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and Target.com.
How long does it take before my book is available through retailers?
New titles with an ISBN and Channel Distribution require approximately 30-60 days to become available through most bookstores. Online retailers typically begin listing books within 14 to 21 days, depending on the individual site.
If an ISBN and Channel Distribution is purchased for a book, will
it actually be on the shelves in bookstores?
It is possible that your book will be in bookstores, but we cannot guarantee shelving.
This decision to shelve your titles depends on the individual retailer and store, which may vary from region to region.
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