The 'Most Popular Books of All Time' infographic from LoveReading.co.uk takes a look at the astounding numbers of editions and copies of books sold for some of the most renowned literary classics.
As you might expect, some of the authors that make an appearance in the graphic include Mark Twain, Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. However, some of the more modern titles like 'Harry Potter' and 'The Da Vinci Code' already have numbers to rival the success of many of the classics that have been around for centuries.
Even if you don't recognize all of these titles, or haven't had the chance to read them yet, you can be sure that since they're so popular there is likely already a movie out that is based on them.
Literary Classic Popularity Charts
This Graphic Ranks Some of the Most Popular Books of All Time
Trend Themes
1. Increasing Popularity of Literary Classics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to engage younger audiences with classic literature.
2. Competitive Success of Modern Titles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop strategies to leverage the popularity of modern books to drive sales and interest in classic literature.
3. Adaptation of Books Into Movies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify untapped potential for book-to-film adaptations, especially for lesser-known literary classics.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate interactive and multimedia elements into the publishing process to create more engaging reading experiences.
2. Film and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with publishers to identify unique and untapped stories from literary classics for film adaptations.
3. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational programs that leverage the popularity of modern books to spark interest in reading and studying classic literature.