Essential Publications
The BA publishes a wide range of information to help members run their businesses more efficiently, and we aim to be your first port of call for any book industry related information or advice.
Publications
Not only do our staff have an unrivalled overview of trade developments, but we own and publish a wealthy information resource. This includes:
- The Directory of BA Members - which helps to promote members' services. The 2007/08 edition is now available price £36 (overseas £41) BA members receive a free copy of the Membersdirectory. View the order form here
- The Directory of UK & Irish Book Publishers - is published jointly by The Booksellers Association and Nielsen BookData. This Directory combines data from both the BA's Directory of UK & Irish Book Publishers and Nielsen BookData's The Red Book: directory of publishers. Purchasers of the printed Directory automatically have access to this online service for the subscription period of one year.
The online Directory includes additional entries and rich information not included in the print version and will continually be up-dated. BA members get substantial discounts on the Directory. For information on how to purchase the Directory, click here
Contact Matthew Davies for further information and to order BA publications.
- The BA Guide to Retail Services & Accessories - now available on the BA web site.
- Bookselling Essentials (formerly 'Bookselling') - is our regular magazine which covers areas of particular interest to booksellers and news on services to members.
- The Complete Guide to Starting and Running a Bookshop - A new edition, priced at £28, is available now. Although aimed at prospective members, it contains a great deal of useful information for established booksellers. For ordering information contact Matthew Davies
- A Vital 30 Minutes Training Pack - provides concise, ready to use 30 minute training sessions on all aspects of retail selling and administrative back-up appropriate to everyday life in a bookshop. (£29.95)