This bar graph illustrates the annual sales for different genres of books (hobbies, entertainment, history, and art) spanning from 2002 to 2012.
History books, the most dominant genre, maintains the highest sales figures over the ten year period. While it experienced a slight dip in 2010 in comparison to the record breaking figure in 2008, it continued to trend upward in 2012, indicating surging demand from consumers. In contrast, hobbies book sales, the least dominant of the genres, have fluctuated over the years. The number has dwindled in 2012 despite having not reached 1000 units sold, suggesting a more niche audience.
On the other hand, art books have been experiencing a steady climb over the years. It reached a record high of 4000 copies sold in 2012. This upward trend lends evidence to a burgeoning industry that may prove to be a future cash cow. Similarly, books related to entertainment seem to be experiencing a stable ascent. Although it is important to note that sales figures remained stagnant between 2008 and 2010, there were over 3000 copies sold in 2012 – the highest figures for this genre to date.
Overall, it is clear to see that books related to history have the greatest market share of the chosen genres despite its fluctuating sales figures.
