2011 was an historic year in publishing. We bade farewell to Borders and now watch the metamorphosis of B&N. We held our breaths through industry-wide layoffs and new Amazon-created imprints. We cheered the strong end to a tough year for many independent booksellers, as new and improved reading devices debuted in what felt like record numbers. What's next?
At the dawn of 2012, we gather veteran members of the publishing community to discuss their focus, plans, fears and what excites them about 2012. Just as our President comes before the nation to talk about the state of the country each year, we'll attempt something similar, with a moderated discussion about the state of our industry.
PANELISTS:
Hut Landon is president of the Northern California Independent Book Association
Elise Cannon is V.P., Director of Field Sales at PGW and The Perseus Books Group
Scott James writes a weekly column about the San Francisco area published in The New York Times and The Bay Citizen. He also writes fiction under the pen name Kemble Scott, and is the author of the bestselling novels SoMa and The Sower
MODERATOR: Bridget Kinsella is a veteran publishing industry journalist (Publishers Weekly, Shelf Awareness), and author of Visiting Life.
If you RSVP and then are unable to attend, to avoid being billed you must submit your cancellation via email three business days prior to the event.
LOCATION: Hotel Rex is located at 562 Sutter Street between Powell and Mason. The nearest BART station is POWELL. For driving directions, visit: http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/rex/contact
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