Digital Book Printing
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Think Books: What's next for book publishing
Find out how digital print is driving innovation
Printed books are thriving in the digital world
The fear that printed books would be consigned to history by digital media have proved unfounded. With a global industry valued at $151 billion¹, demand for hard copies is stronger than ever, with consumers in need of a ‘digital detox’ turning to print for a more intimate reading experience.
But what is the next chapter for books? While consumers’ love for physical books remains strong, technological innovations and cultural shifts are having a profound effect on the way books are produced. Publishers and book printers are adapting their business models and finding new ways for print and digital to co-exist in an increasingly interconnected world.
Canon’s infographic is a companion piece to our ‘Think Books’ report. It highlights key consumer trends and industry statistics, showing why printed books have a strong future and highlighting the potential digital production has to transform publishing.
Infographic: The next chapter for books
Find out what lies in store for printed books, and how they are evolving for a digital world
Books have a bright future
By 2022 the total volume of digitally printed books will reach 100 billion pages². Read all about the future of books here.
¹ 'The Changing World of European Book Publishing and Manufacturing’ - IT Strategies, November 2016
² Western Europe Production Digital Printing, Market overview report - Caslon, 2017
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