PI 400 -- Books - Judging a Book

"While we believe growth in these segments will be positive, the extent of recovery will be contingent upon the economy. Educational markets will continue expanding for both elementary/high school and college textbooks. Demand for ancillary educational products is expected to recover, as well."

Mead, of Banta, adds that he is pleased the government is taking strong steps to revitalize the economy. Mead is also optimistic that publishers will continue to move in directions that will be advantageous to printers. Historically, he notes, consolidations on the publishing side have worked to the printers' advantage.