Fast-growing indie publishers in the U.S. 2021-2023

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Amy Watson,
Apr 9, 2024
According to the most recently available data, Spiegel & Gray, based in New York City, was the fastest growing independent book publisher in the United States based on sales growth with an increase of 292 percent between 2021 and 2023. The only other indie publisher to see sales growth of 100 percent or more during that time period was LA-based Tokyo Pop.

Sales growth of independent book publishers in the United States from 2021 to 2023

CharacteristicSales growth
Spiegel & Grau (New York City) 292%
Tokyo Pop (Los Angeles) 173%
Forefront Books (Nashville) 98%
Diversion Publishing (New York City) 45%
Microcosm Publishing (Portland, Ore.)* 35%
Media Lab Books (New York City) 11%
Rocky Nook (San Rafael, Calif.) 8%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Sales growth292%292%173%173%98%98%45%45%35%35%11%11%8%8%Spiegel & Grau (New YorkCity)Tokyo Pop (Los Angeles)Forefront Books (Nashville)Diversion Publishing (NewYork City)Microcosm Publishing(Portland, Ore.)*Media Lab Books (New YorkCity)Rocky Nook (San Rafael,Calif.)
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*Refers to the increase in revenue in 2023 over 2022, not 2021.

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