2012 production heightens American consciousness of the
“forgotten war” New Providence, NJ - June 13, 2012 - June 18th
marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, making books on
the subject a growing trend, according to Bowker’s Books In
Print®, a leading and reliable source of information on books
and publishing metrics. One hundred thirteen books — in print
and e-book versions — have been brought to market in 2012, a
record amount for the conflict, which is often referred to as
the “forgotten war.” At a time when Europe was preoccupied with
the Napoleonic Wars, “the War of 1812 elicited less attention”
said Kelly Gallagher, Vice-President of Bowker Market Research.
“With fresh interest during the bicentennial, many publishers
are supplying readers and researchers with both new and re-
released titles, representing a variety of perspectives.” In the
past 200 years, publication of titles related to the War of 1812
has been relatively modest — the struggle having been eclipsed
in American minds by the 1861