Publishing Programs
Book Distribution Services
SXSW Books is proudly distributed by Simon & Schuster (S&S). Founded in 1924, S&S is the 5th largest book publisher in the world with 2,000 new titles published annually that are distributed and available in 100+ countries.
Standard Services
Book Distribution for SXSW Books Authors
You’ll benefit from S&S’ extensive distribution expertise—powered by a direct partnership with our Advantage distribution team. We work closely with S&S to ensure your book gets the attention it deserves. We work with you to create a personalized print and distribution plan to support your book and your mission with a unique approach for individual retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Hudson, WH Smith and many more.
Distribution is complex, but through our partnership with S&S, we simplify the process, present your title to the marketplace within the prestigious S&S platform, and deliver results you can count on.
Online Retail Distribution
Your book will be available for purchase through the world’s leading online retailers — including Amazon (the #1 bookseller) and Barnes & Noble (the #2). In addition, we ensure your title is listed across dozens of other respected outlets such as Books-A-Million and more.
Brick and Mortar Retail Distribution
Our experienced distribution team works to position your book for brick-and-mortar opportunities by aligning it with the right market trends, retail calendars, and audience interests. While shelf placement in physical stores depends on factors like genre popularity and consumer demand, we ensure your title is presented to retailers in the most professional and compelling way possible to receive wide in-store placements.
Distribution to Libraries
We make your book available to libraries across the United States, maximizing its visibility and potential for discovery. Our team ensures your title is listed and positioned for acquisition by library buyers, increasing the chances it will be stocked, shared, and recommended by librarians — among the most trusted voices in reading.
Foreign Language Rights Sales Representation
Our Foreign Language Rights team will represent your book globally – marketing, negotiating, and selling foreign language and subsidiary rights to a network of 2,200 foreign publishers and rights buyers worldwide.
Optional Services
Next-Tier Distribution Services
Enhance the success and visibility of your book with distribution to airport bookstores that receive a tremendous amount of foot traffic from business professionals.
Airport Bookstore Distribution
We work to showcase select titles in high-traffic airport bookstore locations, where stores see up to 300,000 visitors a day. This exclusive retail exposure puts your book in front of a national — and international — audience of readers, professionals, and business leaders on the move.
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