Book Depository (previously ''The Book Depository'') is a
UK-based online book seller with a large catalogue, offering free shipping to over 160 countries. Founded by a former
Amazon
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employee, it was acquired by Amazon on July 4, 2011.
History
The company was founded in 2004 by
Andrew Crawford and Stuart Felton. Its motto is to make "All Books Available to All"
by improving selection, access and affordability.
Awards
In 2012, Book Depository was a finalist for the Fast Growth Business Awards' Retail/Leisure Business of the Year award, and won two
UK Startup Awards, Online Business of the Year and Retailer of the Year.
In 2013, it was ranked 5th in the
Sunday Times Fast Track 100
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In 2009 and 2010, it won Direct Bookselling Company of the Year at the Bookseller Industry Awards,
and the Queen's Award For Enterprise.
See also
*
List of online booksellers
A list of booksellers who predominantly sell new or used books online, although some may sell other items as well; some may also sell through brick and mortar stores. Incorporated is a list of online marketplaces to which numerous small independen ...
References
External links
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2004 establishments in the United Kingdom
Bookshops of the United Kingdom
Retail companies established in 2004
Book selling websites
Amazon (company) acquisitions
Online retailers of the United Kingdom
Online bookstores