why? - average takes are more than 16 x maximum stand rent

The York Fair is one of the most successful U.K. bookfairs in terms of exhibitor turnover, average sales and private spend by customers. It has seen considerable growth in all areas over the last 10 years. Stand rents for 2005 ranged from £150.00 to just £85.00.

Both turnover and average take have nearly doubled since 1995.

Sales figures for the York Book Fair 1996-2004 (£ sterling), based on c198 exhibitors each year.

Active web-site:

All year promotion of the Book Fair via the website. New initiatives are constantly being put into place to promote the fair, and the number of visits to the site generates sales for exhibitors who place their books in the 'highlights' section of the site.