The document summarizes the US academic book market, including its two seasonal cycles, the importance of publishing catalogues, and disseminating new title data to various wholesale and retail channels. It describes key wholesale distributors like Baker & Taylor and Ingram and retail chains like Barnes & Noble. Publishers are advised to work with sales representatives and attend industry events to promote their titles. Metadata requirements and processes for submitting data to different channels are also outlined.

1. The US Academic Book Market: Selling to the Trade Publishing Workshop, Beijing, September 4, 2007 H. Dirk Koehler, Publisher, The World Bank, Washington, DC This presentation is based on a presentation by Jose de Buerba, Distribution Manager, The Office of the Publisher, The World Bank, Washington, DC

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