The publishing industry has been around for ages, long before the advent of technology; and in that time, a lot of transformation and growth have happened. So, if you are looking to have a career in the publishing industry, knowing some of the facts and figures would go a long way in helping you make guided and meaningful decisions. Some of the facts which we find amazing in the publishing industry include:

TheBay Psalm Book was the first book to be published in British North America. This was in 1640, just a mere 136 years before the United States became a country and 267 years before Canada was formed.

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