Despite the growing popularity of e-books, a recent survey has revealed that printed books continue to dominate sales in Australia. These data confirm the appeal and flexibility of traditional print media in the face of changing reading habits. The survey, which covered a wide range of publishers, showed that printed books constituted a large majority of sales, while the share of e-books ranged from 4% to 18%, and audiobooks from 5% to 15%. In our digital era, where e-books and audiobooks have gained significant momentum, the appeal of physical books remains strong among Australian publishers, according to a new study by the Federal Government's Book Industry Strategy Group.
