Reasons for using Central Books

1

Central Books is Europe's largest magazine distributor for the book trade. We have been handling specialist magazines to the book trade, galleries and other specialist outlets since 1939.

2

We do regular mailings to all our magazine outlets [there were over 700 UK and 180 overseas outlets in 2004]. We supply all the large book chains in the UK including Waterstones and Blackwells as well as the big gallery shops like the Tate Modern and the ICA.  We also sell to many overseas outlets and wholesalers.

3

We aim to pool resources. We hold a data base of about 7,000 retailers of which over 900 take magazines and we can make relevant lists available to a client publishers.   

4

Information and sales reports. We will provide you with all the information you need to assess your publishing. Each month we will provide you with a sales report and a list of your current outlets as standard. 

5

Our agreements are simple and avoid hidden extras.

6

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.      

7

Every year we produce a magazine catalogue covering every title we distribute. 

8

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.

9

We handle over 200 magazines, covering the following subject areas: Art, Architecture, Design, Feminism, Film, Gay & Lesbian, Literature, Politics and Poetry. All the titles we work with have a strong editorial content rather than being advertising led.

10

Our standard arrangement is to give 45% of net sales to the publisher, payment on 105 days. [The cut publishers receive may be lower for titles priced at £2.50 or lower].

11

We believe that magazines find new subscribers and convince advertisers to advertise through the display and selling of magazines in our retail outlets.