Archive for July, 2006
July 13, 2006
BEA #20 - Sunday Book & Author Breakfast
In the final event of BookExpo America 2006, host Andy Borowitz, author of The Republican Playbook: Dirty Tricks, Distortions, and Other Keys to Victory leads a spirited discusion with Richard Ford, author of The Lay of the Land; Monica Ali, author of Alentejo Blue; and Anderson Cooper, author of Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir [...]
July 12, 2006
BEA #19 - The Frontline Booksellers’ Summer Picks
A collection of frontline booksellers (those hardworking folks who actually hand-sell books directly to readers) highlight a handful of spring/summer releases they intend to recommend to their customers — and why. Frontliners include Laura Grey from Shaman Drum Bookshop in Ann Arbor, MI; Jessica Stockton from Labryinth Books in New York, NY; Mark LaFramboise from [...]
July 11, 2006
BEA #18 - Upfront & Unscripted: Jerome Kramer and Greg Greeley
Jerome Kramer (right), editor-in-chief of the US Literary Group for VNU Business Publications (Kirkus, The Book Standard), has a candid discussion with Greg Greeley (left), vice president of worldwide media products for Amazon.com.
July 10, 2006
BEA #17 - Syndicating Litblog Book Reviews
Sarah Weinman, crime-fiction blogger (Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind), publishing blogger (GalleyCat at MediaBistro.com), print journalist and book reviewer for the Baltimore Sun, provides a keen look inside the world of litblogging and book criticism, and provides tips for publishers and authors on how to use litblogs to increase readership.
July 7, 2006
BEA #16 - Saturday Book & Author Luncheon
This year’s luncheon focused on politics and featured host Lynn Sherr, television journalist and author of Outside the Box: A Memoir; Pat Buchanan, the self-described “populist conservative” and author of his new book, State of Emergency: How Illegal Immigration is Destroying America; Ariana Huffington, author of On Becoming Fearless: Advice for Women; Frank Rich, New [...]
July 6, 2006
BEA #15 - Best Way to Evaluate and Choose Distribution Options
David Wilk, VP of strategic business development for Resolution, provides an insightful and informative discussion on the best ways to evaluate and choose distribution options for publishers and authors in a fast-changing book marketplace.
July 5, 2006
BEA #14 - Upfront & Unscripted: Mike Shatzkin and Michael Cader
Mike Shatzkin, founder and CEO of The Idea Logical Company, interviews Michael Cader, founder of Publishers Marketplace and Publishers Lunch.
July 3, 2006
BEA Buzz - What’s In Your Bag? (Chapter 3)
What do cocktail recipes, hippies, dating and the circus have in common? Our very roving reporter spoke with authors and independent publishers on the floor at BEA and this is what they had to say about the buzz, what’s in their bag, and their work.
