The Publishing Market is a Victim of the Non-Economic View and Unprofessional Behavior of Some Publishers

In a conversation with IBNA, publishing expert and CEO of Peydayesh Publications, Abdolazim Fereidoun, stated that the country’s publishing market has been harmed by the non-economic and unprofessional approach of some publishers. He said: “Unfortunately, some individuals enter the publishing industry without a proper economic and professional perspective, and this issue damages the entire book publishing and distribution cycle.”

He continued: “In our country, publishing is not yet viewed as a profession with its own specific principles. Many enter this field without specialized knowledge and without a proper plan for book distribution. This unprofessional behavior disrupts the distribution network, which is one of the most vital components of the publishing cycle.”

Fereidoun emphasized: “A significant portion of the publishers active in the country’s publishing market does not view their work as an economic enterprise and thus faces numerous problems. When a publisher does not have a proper economic plan, they cannot effectively manage the process from publication to distribution, and this ultimately leads to stagnation in the book market.”

The CEO of Peydayesh Publications added: “Another problem in this area is the lack of a powerful and effective professional guild. The publishers’ union should play a more active role in setting standards and overseeing the performance of publishers. If there were a strong guild, unprofessional individuals would not be able to easily enter this field and disrupt the market.”

He pointed out: “Publishing is a professional and specialized activity that requires knowledge and experience. Those who enter this field without the necessary expertise not only fail to succeed but also cause harm to other publishers and the entire industry.”

In conclusion, Fereidoun said: “To solve this problem, we must move towards professionalizing the publishing industry. This requires training, establishing clear standards, and strengthening professional guilds. Only then can we hope for a healthy and dynamic publishing market.”