What is a Book?
A book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images, typically composed of many pages bound together and protected by a cover.
Where Can I Buy Books Online In South Africa?
Why are books so expensive in South Africa?
The majority of books found on local bookstore shelves are imported from the UK or the US.
“The Rand is very weak against these currencies which has had a dramatic impact on the price of imported books.” Naturally, there is nothing South African publishers can do to change this.
How many bookstores are there in South Africa?
According to the South African Booksellers’ Association, there are about 1,600 bookshops in South Africa. About one-third of these are situated in rural areas, according to PwC.
How big is the bookstore market in South Africa?
The volume of sales in the book market in 2021 increased by 14.9% compared to 2020, with a total value increase of 20.7%.
The total volume of book sales in the trade (retail) was 8.08 million and the total value was R1. 61 billion.