Some good news for the publishing industry as the popularity of e-books continues to grow. According to a study released by the Book Industry Study Groupthe Association of American Publishers, e-book sales totaled more than $2 billion in 2011, more than double the 2010 figurs of $869 million.
“The BookStats survey encompasses all sizes of publishers. No matter what size of publisher you are, digital is an integral part of your strategy — but it’s a matter of degree,” said Tina Jordan, vice president of the AAP, referring to the difference in how large and small publishers perform digitally. –digitalbookworld.com