The first quarter sales report from the publisher arrived yesterday. Included in the data, is the percentage of sales by format. Although it may not be a reflection of the industry in general, the information indicates reader preference and how tastes may vary over time, at least in this particular case, and may be of interest to some readers and authors.
Total Units Sold from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2015 - 16. Paperback - 4 (25.0%) E-Book - 11 (68.8%) Audio on CD - 0 (0.0%) Audio Download - 1 (6.2%)
Total Units Sold from Aug. 9, 2011 through March 31, 2015 - 935. Paperback - 465 (49.7%) E-Book - 414 (44.3%) Audio on CD - 34 (3.6%) Audio Download - 22 (2.4%)
Total Units Sold from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2015 - 16.
Paperback - 4 (25.0%)
E-Book - 11 (68.8%)
Audio on CD - 0 (0.0%)
Audio Download - 1 (6.2%)
Total Units Sold from Aug. 9, 2011 through March 31, 2015 - 935.
Paperback - 465 (49.7%)
E-Book - 414 (44.3%)
Audio on CD - 34 (3.6%)
Audio Download - 22 (2.4%)