ACQNET: A question from an independent publisher

From: Eleanor Cook <cookei_at_appstate.edu> Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:09:03 -0400 To: ACQNET <acqnet-l_at_listproc.appstate.edu>

Date:  Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:02:21 -0400
From:  Cynthis Frank (QED Press) <qedpress_at_mcn.org>
Subject: A question from an independent publisher

Dear Folks,

I'm an independent publisher who's been a long-time "lurker" on this 
list. I'm hoping you can help me out on the following:

How would you suggest an independent press let acquisitions librarians 
know about new titles? We already do Publishers
Marketing Association mailings, exhibit our books at ALA shows, and work 
with many wholesalers and jobbers (Baker & Taylor,
Brodart, Coutts, Ingram, Midwest Library Service, Follett, Emery-Pratt, 
Quality, Unique, etc.). Our titles are accurately listed
with BIP and other agencies, have CIP datablocks, and are sent in to the 
Wilson Cumulative Index. We send review copies to
Library Journal, CHOICE, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and other 
review publications, as appropriate for the genre.

What publications do you read? Are there blogs or e-zines you find 
particularly valuable? Do you like the PMA mailings?
How do they compare to mailings from EBSCO, Florida Academic Press, 
Baker & Taylor catalogs, and so forth?

Many thanks for your time, consideration, and suggestions.

Best,
Cynthia Frank
qedpress_at_mcn.org <mailto:qedpress_at_mcn.org>
Cypress House, Lost Coast Press, QED Press, EdgeWork Books
155 Cypress Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
707-964-9520 * fax: 707-964-7531

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