État des lieux du livre et des bibliothèques

Produced by the Institut de la statistique du Québec with the financial support of the Bibliothèque nationale du Québec and the collaboration of several organizations and active specialists in the field of books and libraries, this volume contains the data and analyses required for a comprehensive understanding of the field.

This publication provides, among other things, many statistics on the production and living conditions of Québec writers, the financial situation of publishers, and on book promoters and bookstores, and trends in libraries. You will find out the market share of Québec books and be given a chronological portrait of Quebecer’s reading habits. Not only does this book provide a thorough inventory in the field of books and libraries, it also gives a clear picture of this essential part of Québec culture.