Publishing Cornerstone References for Library, Publishing, and Bookselling Professionals

Since its founding in 1872, R.R. Bowker has been the leading provider of book and serials data for the library, bookselling, and publishing communities. At the beginning of a new millennium, Bowker continues to lead the way with innovative new products and services. Internet editions of Books In Print and Literary Market Place are now available, and Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory will be available beginning October 15, 1999. Enhancements to these products as well as exciting new products will be coming from Bowker in the months ahead.

Publishing high quality reference works in print, CD-ROM, or on the Web is our mission so that our customers receive the information they need, when they need it and in the format they want it. This is a tradition R.R. Bowker has maintained through its long publishing history starting with Publishers Trade List Annual (first published in 1873), and continuing with other publishing milestones such as The Reader's Adviser (1921), Literary Market Place (1940), Books in Print (1948), Books in Print ON DISC (1986) and Booksinprint.com (1999).

Bowker's century-old mandate to produce the most reliable and innovative products assures that it stands ready to meet the ever-changing reference needs of the future. We invite your feedback. Let us know how we are doing and what you would like to see from R.R. Bowker in the future.