The line graph illustrates the expenditure on books in four different nations over a decade from 1995 to 2005.
At a glance, it is clear that all four countries experienced a rise in their spending on books throughout the period, with a particularly noticeable surge in two of them. There were also some fluctuations in the spending patterns of all countries.
In 1995, the spending on books was lowest in Canada, at around $30 million, and highest in Germany, at approximately $80 million. Over the next ten years, Canada saw a dramatic increase in book expenditure, reaching nearly $90 million in 2005. Similarly, book spending in Germany also rose, though at a slower pace, peaking at about $120 million in the final year.
In contrast, the UK and France had relatively modest increases in book expenditure. Starting at around $50 million in 1995, the UK's spending rose to just over $70 million in 2005. France saw a slight dip in the late 1990s, but overall, its spending climbed from roughly $55 million to $65 million over the decade.
