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Reference (Performing Arts, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Reference (Performing Arts, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $18.21, median 248 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 27/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $13.08 – $26.82 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 1% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Only 1% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 97% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
- Its median reviews are 36% of the parent category Performing Arts (694), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Reference best sellers
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting
by Robert McKee
- List rank#1
- Price$19.10
- Rating4.7
- Reviews3,173
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Sanford Meisner on Acting
by Sanford Meisner
- List rank#2
- Price$10.48
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,965
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The NEW Comedy Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Performing Stand-Up Comedy
by Judy Carter
- List rank#3
- Price$15.69
- Rating4.7
- Reviews852
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Basic Card Magic: 25 Easy Card Magic Tricks for Beginners
by Sam Fury
- List rank#4
- Price$12.74
- Rating4.4
- Reviews279
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Taylor Swift Chronicles
by Lindsey Smith
- List rank#5
- Price$17.53
- Rating4.5
- Reviews39
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Cinema Speculation: An Entertaining Dive into Film History from the Legendary Writer and Director
- List rank#6
- Price$9.89
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,971
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You Never Know: A Memoir ― An Actor's Memoir of Hollywood and Television
by Tom Selleck
- List rank#7
- Price$14.42
- Rating4.6
- Reviews4,496
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The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition
by Steven Ascher
- List rank#8
- Price$18.27
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,216
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A Challenge For The Actor
by Uta Hagen
- List rank#9
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews535
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Stop Writing!: Master Story Development Before You Write a Word
by David Cornue
- List rank#10
- Price$24.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews36
FAQ
Is Reference a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 27/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 248 reviews and sells for $18.21.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Reference?
The median best seller has 248 reviews, and 34% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Reference best sellers cost?
The median price is $18.21; half of the best sellers are priced between $13.08 and $26.82.
Can new books break into Reference?
1% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.