Book Printing Outlook: Addressing Evolving Needs

On the higher education side, custom four-color textbooks—for several consecutive years—continue to be a burgeoning space as short runs for specific adoptions are where the growth is. Tobin has noticed a reduction in print quantities for traditional college textbooks, though not dramatic. The religious market was a consistent performer again for Courier in 2012, with both trade and scripture sales faring well.