2005 Book Market Outlook -- El-hi Fuels Some Optimism

In specific markets, four-color non-education products enjoyed strong growth in 2004 for Von Hoffmann. And while Mathews believes that the educational book market tends to lag an economic recovery by 12 to 18 months, his company is seeing demand building for educational products in its design and premedia businesses as publishers embark on new title development. The best could well be yet to come, from an educational standpoint.