Abstract:
In recent years the importance of statistical information on the South African industry has been noted by various role-players. Apart from the vested interest of publishers and the book trade there is an increasing demand for this kind of information by international bodies such as the International Publishers' Association (IPA) and the Board of the Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF), especially since the latter is a partner in the international Cape Town Book Fair. Statistical information on the industry is also required by the South African government, thorugh individual representative bodies or the PICC. PASA, SABA, PAMSA and PIFSA are full members of the PICC (Print Industries Cluster Council), “a Non Profit Organisation driving book development at a broad national policy and strategic level” (PICC Annual Report 2005: 2).
