The Association, together with its members, creates conditions for profitable entrepreneurship and provides added value for the continuity and vitality of the book sector.

The KBb has various policy spearheads:

     •    Representation of interests
     •    Collaboration and knowledge sharing
     •    Negotiating with CB (formerly Centraal Boekhuis), the logistic partner of booksellers and publishers.
     •    Advise
     •    Educate

Find out more on the association's website


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