Here is how to streamline your publisher and wholesaler connections:
- Open Accounts
- Most major publishers offer specific terms for independent bookstores. You will typically need to provide a resale certificate, an EIN, and store details. • Publishers: You can apply directly through their websites or sales teams.
- Wholesalers: Opening an account with primary book distributors like Ingram Content Group or Bookazine allows you to order from hundreds of publishers in one place.
- Utilize Catalog Platforms
- Edelweiss: Used heavily by reps and buyers, this platform allows you to browse upcoming seasonal catalogs, request digital review copies, and place orders directly with publishers.
- Additional Resources
- Book Buyers Handbook: An essential digital resource for independent booksellers serving as a centralized, interactive database of publisher and vendor trade terms.
- How to Obtain a Sales Rep: A one-sheet of publisher contact information
- Books in Spanish: A Bookseller’s Guide: A resource for stocking books written in the Spanish language.
- Regional Associations: Looking for region specific contact information? Try reaching out directly California Independent Booksellers, Great Lakes Independent Booksellers, Midwest Independent Booksellers, Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers, New Atlantic Independent Booksellers, New England Independent Booksellers, Pacific Northwest Independent Booksellers, Southern Independent Booksellers