Audiobook and eBook publishing in Canada : Livre sonore et l'édition de livre électronique au Canada

This study aims to contribute to our understanding of the publishing industry by presenting a comprehensive overview of audio and digital book publishing in Canada, and by exploring current issues and market trends related to the production, distribution, and use of a range of non-print formats. [...] Our findings and observations are summarized throughout the paper and organized in the following chapters: 8 • Part I: Key Findings: A commentary on the broader context of the study, including an overview of some of the major factors that are driving change in this part of the publishing industry, and a summary of our key findings. [...] CDs continue to hold the lion’s share of the consumer market, due in part to the prevalence of CD players and consumer comfort with the format. [...] Ingram Digital is one of the largest distributors of digital content in the book business, and a subsidiary of the leading trade wholesaler of the same name. [...] The company provides the following summary comments on the current state of play in the eBook market: • The majority of eBook titles in inventory are English-language editions • The majority of eBook titles in inventory have secured global rights 35 • The majority of eBook sales are made to customers in the US, UK, and Canadian markets Ingram also reports dramatic growth in eBook sales, noting tha