Von Hoffmann Corp. -- By the Book

"There's no doubt that there is room for growth with the Internet, and we'll learn more about what it can offer and do," he adds. "But, to this point, it certainly hasn't demonstrated that it is a substitute for the educational textbook."

Likewise, Uhlenhop feels there is no substitute for taking care of Von Hoffmann's customers, as well as its employees, both of which he considers key in the company's long-term future.