# abebooks-owned-by-amazon > Analysis by Optimly for Optimly AI Visibility, in the Optimly AI Brand Index. Last analyzed August 16, 2026. > AbeBooks is an online marketplace connecting independent sellers from around the world with buyers for millions of new, used, rare, and out-of-print books, as well as fine art and collectibles. It was founded in 1995 and acquired by Amazon.com, Inc. in 2008. - Business Profile: https://optimly.ai/brand/abebooks-owned-by-amazon - Publisher: Optimly (https://optimly.ai) - Dataset: Optimly AI Brand Index (https://optimly.ai/brand) - Official website: https://abebooks.com/ - Logo: https://logo.clearbit.com/abebooks.com - Slug: abebooks-owned-by-amazon - Category: E-commerce - Last Analyzed: August 16, 2026 ## Buyer Intent Signals Problems: Finding rare and out-of-print books | Sourcing unique art and collectibles | Ensuring secure transactions for online purchases | Accessing a wide variety of independent sellers globally | Discovering forgotten titles or vintage items Solutions: Online marketplace for books and collectibles | Secure platform for buying and selling unique items | Global access to independent dealers | Advanced search for specific literary and art pieces | Discovery of historical and ephemeral artifacts Comparisons: Compare prices for rare books | Assess reliability of online book and art marketplaces | Review return policies for collectible purchases | Evaluate breadth of selection for niche interests | Check security measures for online transactions