Reasons for using Central Books

1

Be in good company.  We distribute a range of intelligent, informative innovative and independent publishers.  We think we are big enough to have some clout with the major retailers and small enough to have real contact with you the publisher.

2

We aim to pool resources. For example we work to hold discounts down to 35% across the board for retail booksellers, by grouping with other independents of quality we aim to control margins to help us all prosper.

3

Payment. Apart from controlling margins we will pay you on time and are happy to pay automatically into your account each month [according to sales of course].   

4

Information & sales reports. We will provide you with all the information you need to assess your publishing. Each month or more regularly we will provide you with all you need to know about your sales. This will be sent in paper and disk form if needed.    

5

Our agreements are simple and avoid hidden extras.

6

We aim to avoid storage charges and are happy to hold up to at least three years worth of stock before we discuss storage fees.    

7

Tele-ordering is electronic and received at least once a day by modem and we have secure on-line ordering www.centralbooks.co.uk.

8

We offer a range of representation teams or no reps at all - we are happy to discuss the best option for you.    

9

Our spread of publishers means that we have no dominant customer. We are happy to put you in touch with current publisher clients so you can get their views about us.   

10

We offer marketing and publicity backup and know-how. We always attend the London and Frankfurt bookfair and other publishing events at which we offer a presence for the publishers we work for.

11

Our service to bookshops and all other customers is speedy and reliable. But check on our reputation and service by getting in touch with booksellers.

12

We increasingly handle direct sales to individuals, institutions as well as the booktrade. All information about these sales is available for future use or analysis for each Publisher.