11 July 2022
Small indie presses say they are struggling to balance the spiralling cost of living and "prohibitive" print expenses, with at least one publisher fearing it will be put out of business altogether.
The UK's general economic outlook, with inflation, housing, food and fuel costs rising in addition to publishing-specific expenses is making the position of many small presses difficult, while "disappointing" Brexit legislation means European sales are still struggling. There are also concerns that raising the price of a book may increase the "north-south divide" and adversely impact indies.
