How do I become a Gazelle Publisher?

A Trusted Partner for Book Distribution

Whether you need warehousing and fulfilment or a fully managed distribution and marketing package, our team works with you to build a tailored solution that fits your titles, audience, and goals.

With over thirty five years’ experience as an independent distributor, and our own Amazon desk, we are excellently placed to fulfil your sales and distribution needs while working alongside key industry clients and professionals.

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400+

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Why publishers Choose Gazelle

Tailored Support

Built around your publishing needs

Whether your looking for distribution; warehousing, or a tailored all-in-one package. Gazelle is on hand to discuss your needs and requirements

Proven Experience

Trusted by publishers worldwide

Gazelle has been the trusted partner for international publishers for over 35 years. Our reach into the book trade covers all bases from Amazon and online retailers, to chains, specialist sellers and independents.

Flexible Services

Scale your support as you grow

Whether you are looking for distribution only, full sales and marketing, or a tailored package, we offer complete flexibility, favourable terms and work together with our publishers to maximise their brand.

Full Transparency

No hidden costs, ever

We provide clear pricing and complete visibility, with real-time access to your stock and sale. We don’t believe in any hidden costs, and pride ourselves on transparency. We provide publishers with full access to their stock and sales information via our bespoke publisher dashboard.

Industry Expertise

Specialists at every stage

The Gazelle team knows the book distribution and the market inside and out. Our specialist internal teams cover every aspect of the process from start to finish, from our book data team and dedicated Amazon desk, to customer services, marketing, and the warehouse team.

Added Value

More than just distribution

Gazelle offers more than the basics, from track & trace for customer orders, our Shopify bookshop, to support with accessibility and industry regulations, including GPSR.

Partner Network

Connected to the wider industry

Working with Gazelle also provides quick access to our industry partners. Whether you are looking for Print on Demand services, Sales representative, or something else, we are happy to provide an introduction to any of our partners.

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Ready to work with Gazelle?

Whether you're exploring distribution or looking for a full-service partner, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Become a Gazelle Publisher

Discover the onboarding process

Discuss your requirements

Start with a conversation. We’ll learn about your titles, goals, and expectations, while giving you a clear overview of the market and how we can support you.

Welcome onboard

Once everything is agreed and signed, we’ll get you set up as a Gazelle publisher with access to your dedicated account and reporting portal.

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Send us your book data

Provide your bibliographic details, cover images, and any supporting content. Our team will handle setup across systems, retailers, and distribution channels.

Supply your stock

Send your books to our global consolidation points or directly to our UK warehouse. We can also arrange transfers from existing distributors if needed.

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Sales & distribution begins

Our team manages orders across multiple channels, providing customers with accurate stock, pricing, and delivery information.

Marketing & promotion

For full-service publishers, we promote your titles through catalogues, email campaigns, social media, and international sales representatives.

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Reporting & ongoing support

Track performance through monthly reports and your live dashboard, with a dedicated team always available to support you as you grow.

Publisher FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our services, processes, and how we work with publishers.

Contact our customer services team

1. I am a publisher and would like to work with Gazelle Book Services for distributing my books. How do I start a relationship and who do I contact?

The best way to begin is to reach out to our friendly and experienced team who are on hand to help. We would love to setup an initial discussion to discuss your titles and understand your specific requirements. Contact our team →

2. What is the onboarding process for new book titles that I would like you to distribute?

Once your contract has been signed, you will need to submit your metadata and provide stock. See a full breakdown of our onboarding process →

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Complete the form below and a member of the Gazelle team will review your submission and contact you to discuss your distribution requirements.

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Meet our Industry Partners

BooksoniX

Award-winning, cloud-based title management system for publishers, sales agents and distributors around the world.

Not only will information about your books have a greater reach than ever before, having a single repository for all that information will allow you to collaborate more effectively from wherever you are. You can concentrate on publishing and selling great books rather than struggling with your systems.

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JB Booksales LTD

UK Book & Gift Trade Sales RepresentationJB Booksales offers a highly professional and dedicated Sales

Representation service that focuses on both the Book and Gift Trade via a team of Sales Managers covering the UK on a regular.

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CMP Print

Since 1995 our team have been pushing the boundaries of digital print, choosing innovation over the ordinary and delivering an unchallenged service to our worldwide audience.

We are considered by many to be one of the UK’s leading book printers as we offer a vast array of book printing services to publishers and self-publishing authors. Producing high quality soft and hard back books in black and white, full colour or a mix of the two, our mission is to provide an unrivalled publishing service, with regards to both cost and print finish.

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"Gazelle Book Services has been Hackett Publishing Company's exclusive UK and European distributor for over 25 years now. As a small, U.S.-based publisher, working with a professional, reliable, and established European distributor like Gazelle has been essential to serving Hackett's European customers and growing Hackett book sales in the European market. Whether it's offering guidance on addressing changes to E.U. metadata and sales regulations, arranging special sales, or marketing Hackett books at major book fairs like Frankfurt and London, Gazelle has always been quick to provide thoughtful and helpful replies to questions and proactive in offering support. For book publishers looking for a European distributor, Gazelle is highly recommended."

Hackett Publishing Company

"Our excellent collaboration with Gazelle spans more than thirty years. They are a
vital part of our operation, and their dedication to our success has made them one of
our most trusted partners. Their extensive knowledge of the global book market is
invaluable and up to date, and they are consistently able to foresee trends, maximise growth, and meet challenges head-on. We are very comfortable relying on Gazelle for their efficient and effective services, and we are happy to call them our partner and friend."

Nova Science Publishers

"Aiora Press is based in Athens, Greece, and publishes books in English, French,
and Italian. Managing distribution from abroad is not easy, and reliable partners are
essential. I am glad we can count on Gazelle for the UK market."

Aiora Press

"Working with Gazelle compared to my previous distributor is like chalk and cheese!
They are very responsive to queries, always easy to communicate with, their
warehouse team oversees fast turnaround , and nothing is too much trouble."

Fiscal Publications

"Gazelle has been distributing our educational workbooks in the UK since 2019. We
have found the Gazelle team to be organised, dedicated, and responsive. As the UK
retail market has traditionally been tough for us, Gazelle has successfully pivoted to
marketing our books online, and this has helped us achieve steady sales. Before
Gazelle we worked with three other distributors, and Gazelle has proven to be our
best partner."

Kumon Publishing North America

"We have worked with Gazelle since 2018 and plan to keep things that way for many
years to come. Always responsive, with that all-important attention to detail, we
wouldn't want to do the UK without them."

Cottage Door Press

"Working with Gazelle Book Services has been consistently excellent. They are
supportive, genuinely nice to do business with and always professional in theirapproach. I’ve found the team to be responsive, approachable and solution-focused, which makes a real difference when you’re navigating the many moving parts of distribution and retail. Their operation runs smoothly, and they’ve been a reliable partner throughout. I’m very happy with the service and look forward to continuing our work together."

The right book company

"We highly value our partnership with Gazelle Book Services thanks to its one-stop-shop approach and the team’s consistent responsiveness. The online portal and clear reporting make our daily work much easier, while strong market access in the UK has helped us grow. We also appreciate their ongoing commitment to improvement, which has led to meaningful optimisations over the years and reduced our operational effort."

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