Book Market Outlook -- El-hi, Potter Hold Keys To Success

Jerry Allee, Book Group president for Quebecor World, also saw a Jeckyl/Hyde pattern to the fiscal 2002 season. From Quebecor World's perspective, the first six months of the year, in comparison to 2001, were strong. As of press time, the second half of the year, while still stronger than its predecessor, has weakened overall as publishers are now delaying reprints and firming orders at the last minute. Consumer trade (fiction and non-fiction) is a concern as publishers are forecasting a modest holiday sell through.