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E-book unit sales in the U.S. 2008-2016
Trade e-book unit sales in the United States from 2008 to 2016 (in millions)
by Amy Watson,
last edited
May 2, 2019
The timeline shows e-book unit sales in the United States from 2008 to 2016. In 2008, 10.3 million e-books were sold in the U.S.
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by Amy Watson,
last edited
May 2, 2019
The timeline shows e-book unit sales in the United States from 2008 to 2016. In 2008, 10.3 million e-books were sold in the U.S.
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- August 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2008 to 2016
- Supplementary notes
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Figures for the period 2008 to 2011 come from earlier articles.
Figures have been rounded.
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- Release date
- August 2017
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2008 to 2016
- Supplementary notes
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Figures for the period 2008 to 2011 come from earlier articles.
Figures have been rounded.
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