The Catalog of Catalogs IV: The Complete Mail-Order Directory (Catalog of Catalogs)

From Library Journal
The current edition of this business reference staple furnishes basic directory information for approximately 12,500 U.S. and Canadian retailers that sell their products via mail-order catalogs. Companies are listed under some 650 broad product categories, from air compressors to yoga. Multiple listings occur when appropriate, e.g., Figi's in Marshfield, Wisconsin, appears twice, under "Food?Candy & Dessert Sauces" and "Food?Gift Assortments & Gourmet Specialties" (but oddly not under "Cheese"). A corporate index provides ready access to all company listings. Competing works are the Directory of Mail Order Catalogs (Grey House, 1994. 8th ed.) and the National Directory of Catalogs (Oxbridge, 1993. 4th ed.). Published annually and intended principally for the direct-marketing industry, these two sources offer more detailed information than Palder's book, but they cost a great deal more ($145 and $245, respectively). The Catalog of Catalogs, now updated every two years, is current, inexpensive, and recommended for all but the smallest business reference collections.?Ken Kister, author of "Kister's Best Encyclopedias," Tampa, Fla.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Book News, Inc.
<s;t:>The second edition is cited in Sheehy Suppl.. Some 12,000 catalogs, in 600 subject categories are listed. Important for those who like to shop by mail and whose mailboxes are not yet full enough. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by Ilene Rosoff
Most of the consumer purchasing in this country is done by women (the exception being big-ticket items like appliances and cars), and more often than not, women are the ones making sure the kids get clothed, food gets bought and mom gets her present on mother's day. So if you feel slightly overburdened, here are two great resources for shopping that don't involve getting in your car and shlepping to the store one more time. The Catalog of Catalogs III lists over 12,000 mail-order companies and is fully indexed with name, address, phone number and a brief description. The Wholesale-By-Mail Catalog has fewer listings, but focuses on discount suppliers and wholesalers. Some suppliers here have minimum purchase requirements for discounts, but many of these are not unreasonable, especially for families (go in with your friends and neighbors). Each entry is accompanied by complete information on the company, their products, the discount given and how you can best take advantage of their offerings. Most of the catalogs are free. You can buy organic food, clothing, computer supplies, hobby goodies and even furniture-all from the comfort and convenience of your armchair.


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The current edition of this business reference staple furnishes basic directory information for approximately 12,500 U.S. and Canadian retailers that sell their products via mail-order catalogs. Companies are listed under some 650 broad product categories, from air compressors to yoga. Multiple listings occur when appropriate, e.g., Figi's in Marshfield, Wisconsin, appears twice, under "Food-Candy & Dessert Sauces" and "Food-Gift Assortments & Gourmet Specialties" (but oddly not under "Cheese"). A corporate index provides ready access to all company listings. Competing works are the Directory of Mail Order Catalogs (Grey House, 1994. 8th ed.) and the National Directory of Catalogs (Oxbridge, 1993. 4th ed.). Published annually and intended principally for the direct-marketing industry, these two sources offer more detailed information than Palder's book, but they cost a great deal more ($145 and $245, respectively). The Catalog of Catalogs, now updated every two years, is current, inexpensive, and recommended for all but the smallest business reference collections.-Ken Kister, author of "Kister's Best Encyclopedias," Tampa, Fla.


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