Innovating Together: BISG Welcomes Perfect Bound to Its Membership

The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is proud to announce that Perfect Bound has joined its membership. Perfect Bound’s innovative, integrated suite of services—including title management, a printing marketplace, sales and inventory tracking, royalties and rights management, and distribution powered by Simon & Schuster—positions it at the forefront of transforming the publishing landscape.

Launched in 2022 and rapidly evolving through strategic partnerships and key acquisitions, Perfect Bound was created by industry pioneers seeking to address longstanding challenges within the book production process. Its forward-thinking approach and commitment to simplifying complex workflows resonate deeply with BISG’s mission of driving efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across the book industry.

“Perfect Bound’s entry into BISG is an exciting milestone for our organization,” said Brooke Horn, Operations Manager of BISG. “Their areas of focus and innovative approach align perfectly with our goal of uniting the diverse players in the publishing supply chain and moving the industry forward together. We believe that through collaboration, we can accelerate the evolution of publishing processes and foster a more responsive, agile industry.”

BISG’s membership is uniquely composed of publishers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, libraries, retailers, and other industry partners. Through its committees, events, and initiatives, BISG creates a dynamic forum for sharing ideas, developing best practices, and advancing industry standards. The inclusion of Perfect Bound further strengthens this collaborative network, bringing fresh insights and cutting-edge technological capabilities to the table.

“At Perfect Bound, we believe that collaboration and innovation are the keys to building a more efficient and resilient publishing industry. Joining BISG allows us to work alongside industry leaders, like Brooke and Brian, who share our commitment to streamlining workflows, improving transparency, and embracing new technologies. We’re excited to contribute our tech expertise and independent publishing insights to BISG’s ongoing efforts to enhance industry standards and drive meaningful change,” said Keith Riegert, Founder and CEO of Perfect Bound.

“This partnership is a natural fit,” added Brian O’Leary, Executive Director of BISG. “By welcoming Perfect Bound, BISG not only enhances the diversity and expertise of its membership, but also reinforces our collective commitment to innovating and optimizing the entire book publishing ecosystem.”

About Perfect Bound
Perfect Bound Technologies Corp. is a cutting-edge publisher platform that allows independent publishers to operate their entire business from a single SaaS solution. With features including title management, sales and inventory tracking, a two-sided global printing marketplace, royalty management and the PubMatch rights marketplace, Perfect Bound is trusted by over 200 publishers worldwide. Perfect Bound is committed to democratizing the publishing process and enabling publishers to reach their full potential in a rapidly evolving industry.

About BISG
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is the leading trade association for the book industry, dedicated to advancing standards, best practices, education, and communication. BISG brings together a diverse array of industry stakeholders through membership—including publishers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, libraries, and retailers—to collaboratively solve shared challenges and drive innovation throughout the book industry supply chain.

For more information about membership in BISG, please visit www.bisg.org/membership or contact Brooke Horn, Operations Manager (brooke@bisg.org).