The Diffusion and Distribution of French-Language Books in Canada

Édinova, éditeur-conseil

August 2008

ISBN: 978-1-100-11074-5
Catalogue Number: CH44-135/2008E

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Table of Contents

• Executive Summary
• 1 Introduction
• Part I: Portrait of the Diffusion and Distribution of French-Language Books in Canada
• 2 The Diffusion and Distribution of Books in the Supply Chain
  • 2.1 The distinction between diffusion and distribution
  • 2.2 Characteristics of book distribution
• 3 Book Distribution and Bill 51 in Quebec
  • 3.1 The système d'office and prenotification
  • 3.2 The principles of Bill 51
  • 3.3 Effects of the système d'office and Bill 51 in Quebec
  • 3.4 The impact of Bill 51 in other Canadian provinces
• 4 Activities Arising from Book Diffusion and Distribution
  • 4.1 Who are the diffusers and distributors?
  • 4.2 The publishers distributed
  • 4.3 Titles distributed
  • 4.4 New titles released
  • 4.5 Distribution of book resales and final sales
• 5 Main Partners of the Diffuser/Distributor
  • 5.1 Relationships with the publisher
    • 5.1.1 Diffusion and distribution contracts
    • 5.1.2 The diffuser/distributor's dealings with the publisher
  • 5.2 Relationships with the retailer
    • 5.2.1    An overview of the bookstore channel
    • 5.2.2    The diffuser's dealings with the bookseller
    • 5.2.3    The distributor's dealings with the bookseller
    • 5.2.4    The distributor's dealings with mass-market channels
  • 5.3 Revenue sharing between partners
• 6 Distributors' New Tools for Improving the Supply Chain
• Part II: Specific Issues Affecting the Diffusion and Distribution of French-Language Books in Canada
• 7 Profitability as a Challenge
• 8 The Thorny Issue of Returns
• 9 Perspectives and Limits of New Technologies
• 10 Foreign Influence
• 11 Concentration and Integration in The Industry
• 12 Specific Issues Facing Small Publishers
• 13 Specific Issues of Book Distribution in French Canada
• 14 Conclusion: Distribution and Access to Titles by Canadian Authors
• Glossary