Book Printing--Mixed Results, Mixed Future

Online. E-books appear to be a natural extension of these initiatives.

Allee characterized 1999 as a relatively flat year, with growth approximated at 11⁄2 percent and taken into context of units produced, which he feels is a more accurate measure than sales. Quebecor World had that area covered as well, generating an estimated $739 million, up from the $420 million the previous year, buoyed by the integration of World Color Press, which was acquired during the summer.