The main objective of this research was to validate the hypothesis that the book and its industry have economic-social characteristics that differentiate them from other industries and merchandise.

Just one year ago, Iñaki Vázquez-Álvarez published the research The book and its industry within the framework of cultural industries. Economic modeling and economic-social characteristics.  At Publishnews we wanted to echo this research work.

Once this statement has been corroborated, it is considered that this fact should be considered by the academic community, professionals, companies and those responsible for public administrations when equating, classifying or assimilating the book industry to the creative industries, industries content, entertainment industries, media economics, or copyright industries.

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