Archive BEA 2006
December 14, 2006
National Book Awards Finalist Reading – Group 5
Nicole Krauss emcees, as the fifth and final of five groups of finalists read from their National Book Award-nominated work.
For Young People’s Literature, M.T. Anderson reads from The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Vol. 1: The Pox Party (Candlewick Press); for Poetry, James McMichael reads from Capacity (Farrar, Straus [...]
December 12, 2006
National Book Awards Finalist Reading – Group 4
Nicole Krauss emcees, as the fourth of five groups of finalists read from their National Book Award-nominated work.
For Young People’s Literature, Nancy Werlin reads from The Rules of Survival (Dial/Penguin); for Poetry, H.L. Hix reads from Chromatic (Etruscan Press); for Nonfiction, Rajiv Chandrasekaran reads from Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq’s [...]
December 10, 2006
National Book Awards Finalist Reading – Group 3
Nicole Krauss emcees, as the third of five groups of finalists read from their National Book Award-nominated work.
For Young People’s Literature, Patricia McCormick reads from Sold (Hyperion Books for Children); for Poetry, Ben Lerner reads from Angle of Yaw (Copper Canyon Press); for Nonfiction, Timothy Egan reads from The Worst Hard Time: The [...]
December 8, 2006
National Book Awards Finalist Reading – Group 2
Nicole Krauss emcees, as the second of five groups of finalists read from their National Book Award-nominated work.
For Young People’s Literature, Martine Leavitt reads from Keturah and Lord Death (Front Street Books/Boyd Mills Press); for Poetry, Nathaniel Mackey reads from Splay Anthem (New Directions); for Nonfiction, Lawrence Wright, who could not attend, had [...]
December 7, 2006
National Book Awards Finalist Reading – Group 1
Emcee Nicole Krauss, author of The History of Love: A Novel and Man Walks Into a Room, hosts the always-surprising and entertaining night of reading by the 20 National Book Awards finalists on the evening before the gala awards ceremony. There were five reading groups each with one finalist from each NBA category. [...]
December 4, 2006
Lifetime Achievement Awards at National Book Awards
In this special BEA podcast, we present coverage of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, presented at the National Book Awards on November 15, 2006.
Poet Mark Doty presented the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to Adrienne Rich. David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, presented the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American [...]
November 29, 2006
57th Annual National Book Awards Ceremony
BEA is proud to present podcast coverage of the invitation-only gala ceremony at the 57th National Book Awards that was held this November 15, 2006 in New York City. Listen to the announcements of the winners and hear the honorees’ acceptance speeches.
The National Book Awards, which is presented by the National Book Foundation, was [...]
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.
June 29, 2006
BEA #13 – Beyond the Book: Inspiration
For the next edition of Beyond the Book, presented at BEA by the nonprofit Copyright Clearance Center, authors Jay Allison (co-author of This I Believe), Martha Simmons (co-editor of Preaching with Sacred Fire: An Anthology of African American Sermons, 1650 to the Present) and Cholene Espinoza (author of Through the Eye of the Storm: A [...]
June 28, 2006
BEA Buzz – With Google and Newt Gingrich
Our BEA Buzz reporter spoke with Jennifer Grant, product marketing manager for Google, who discussed the company’s somewhat controversial Google Book Search service along with other new search tools and business models for publishers. And not shying away from controversy, we also spoke with an empassioned Newt Gingrich on his new book, Rediscovering God in [...]
June 27, 2006
BEA Bonus – APACs The Heard Word: Audiobook & Author Tea
Hear Joseph Finder, author of Killer Instinct; Mark Bowden, author of Guests of the Ayatollah; George Pelecanos, author of The Night Gardener; and Jim Belushi, author of Real Men Don’t Apologize!, talk about the writing (and audio production) of their latest audiobooks. Moderated by one of the industry’s leading audiobook narrators, Scott Brick.
June 27, 2006
BEA Bonus – APAC’s Big Picture Thinking for the Future of Audio
Join a provocative and exciting discussion on the future of audio and publishing with Dan Cooper, president of Active Learning Technologies at Pearson Higher Education; Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine and author of The Long Tail; Denise Mroz, former VP and anti-piracy counsel for the Recording Industry of America; and Marshall Phelps, corporate vice [...]
June 26, 2006
BEA Bonus – APAC’s Publishers Tools for New Technology
Laura Wilson, director of production for Audio Renaissance, moderates an insightful panel discussion on new advancements in audio publishing including everything you ever wanted to know about podcasts, metadata, file formats, CD production and more. With John Colucci, independent producer; Cartwright Reed, president of Audiofly Corp; Roberto Mighty, independent multimedia maven from Celestial Media; and [...]
June 26, 2006
BEA Bonus – Podcasts from Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC)
As a special bonus, and in honor of June being AudioBook Month, we are offering four podcasts of presentations at the Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC) which was held in conjunction with BEA.
This first podcast features an interview with Mary Beth Roche, publisher for Audio Renaissance and the past president of the APA, and Anthony [...]
June 26, 2006
BEA Buzz – On the Broken Trail with Duvall, Geoffrion
We roped author Alan Geoffrion and actor Robert Duvall into discussing their friendship and Geoffrion’s new novel, Broken Trail. Duvall is starring in the movie version of Broken Trail, which premieres on AMC tonight and tomorrow June 25 and June 26. The book recently hit book stands as well.
June 23, 2006
BEA #12 – Saturday Book & Author Breakfast
Marie Arana, author of Cellophane, hosts Barack Obama, author of The Audacity of Hope; Amy Sedaris, author of I Like You; and John Updike, author of Terrorist in this personal, funny, passionate and provocative discussion on everything from Latin American writing to the lost art of book selling.
June 22, 2006
BEA Buzz – Interviews with BEA and HarperCollins
Our roving reporter interviews BookExpo America show director Lance Fensterman and VP of Marketing for HarperCollins Publishing, Carl Lennertz, on trends and “buzz” at BEA and within the publishing industry.
June 21, 2006
BEA #11 – Best Way to Leverage Your Brand in the Consumer Marketplace
Bill Schubart, President of Resolution, Inc., provides a controversial discussion of the synergy among electronic media, broadcast media and books; ways publishers can sell direct to their readers; opportunties for creating and leveraging a brand; and the “paralysis and terror” many publishers face in today’s multi-channel distribution marketplace.
June 20, 2006
BEA Buzz – What’s In Your Bag? (Chapter 2)
We asked a professor, curator, some booksellers and a few librarians, what’s in YOUR bag? What books are you bringing home? And what’s the buzz at BEA this year?
June 19, 2006
BEA #10 – Chris Anderson on Long Tail Prescriptions for the Book
Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine, provides a summary of his ground-breaking theory on how small markets are becoming the new mass-market and how he has been writing his book, The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More, in public through his blog.
June 16, 2006
BEA #9 – Upfront & Unscripted: Sara Nelson and Laura J. Miller
Publishers Weekly editor-in-chief Sara Nelson interviews Laura J. Miller, author of Reluctant Capitalists, a new book on the publishing industry. Miller, an associate professor of sociology at Brandeis University, provides a fascinating discussion on the history of book selling and insights on where the industry is going.
June 14, 2006
BEA Buzz – On Puzzles, Romantica, Hip Hop & Early Learning
Our roving reporter stopped at several exhibition booths and spoke with publishers of books on puzzles, “romantica,” hip hop and early learning for children.
June 13, 2006
BEA #8 – Carly Fiorina on The Future of Publishing in the Digital Age
Carly Fiorina, the former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard and author of an upcoming and much-anticipated memoir, tells us how technology is transforming all industries, including publishing. Fiorina also shares her thoughts on how technology has affected her as an author. Plus some tough questions from the audience!
June 12, 2006
BEA Buzz – Alan Thicke, James Patterson & Mike Lupica
We caught up with best-selling authors Alan Thicke, James Patterson and Mike Lupica, and asked them to tell us about their latest work.
June 11, 2006
BEA #7 – Best Way to Use a Blog
Michael Hyatt, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, discusses the basics of blogging; provides the best way to read blogs; gives tips on how to write a blog and the best way to get started; and finally, gives insights on how to enourage blogging within a company to strengthen corporate culture and customer relations.
June 8, 2006
BEA #6 – Best Way to Target Mobile Devices
Elizabeth Mackey, VP and GM of eReader, Motricity talks about ways the publishing industry can reach mobile devices — cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players and other portable readers and players. The potential market is enormous: there were 120 million new cell phones purchased in 2005 alone.
June 7, 2006
BEA Buzz – What’s In Your Bag? (Chapter 1)
We caught up with a librarian from Philadelphia, an employee of Publishers Weekly, and a representative of the Jewish Book Council and asked them, “What’s In Your Bag?”
June 6, 2006
BEA #5 – Don Tapscott on Embracing New Media and Web 2.0
Don Tapscott, the acclaimed management consultant and bestselling author of Digital Capital, discusses how new media and Web 2.0 are transforming the publishing industry, and how all in the industry should embrace and collaborate with these new technologies.
June 5, 2006
BEA Buzz – Publishing in China
What are the potential opportunities and concerns about publishing in China? Find out in a spot interview with Patricia Judd, Executive Director for International Copyright Enforcement and Trade Policy at the Association of American Publishers.
June 2, 2006
BEA #4 – Upfront & Unscripted: Michael Cader and Chris Anderson
Michael Cader, founder of Publishers Marketplace, hosts an informal yet incisive discussion on the future of publishing with Chris Anderson (in photo), editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine and author of The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More.
May 31, 2006
BEA Buzz – New Title Showcase
What’s the “buzz” at BEA? Our roving reporter talks with Sandy Stone at the New Title Showcase to find out what’s already being buzzed at BEA.
May 30, 2006
BEA #3 – Best Way to Leverage Podcasting
Tee Morris, co-author of Podcasting for Dummies, and Rob Simon, President of BurstMarketing, the company that is producing the official BEA 2006 podcast, provide an introduction to podcasting as well as ways authors, publishers and others in the industry should leverage podcasting for success.
May 26, 2006
BEA #2 – John Updike Speech
Due to the keen interest in John Updike’s speech at the Saturday Book & Author Breakfast, we are releasing it as a separate podcast. Mr. Updike abandoned a speech about his new book, Terrorist, in favor of a passionate discussion of books and booksellers — whom he called “the citadels of light.” We will [...]
May 25, 2006
BEA Buzz – Interview with Pat Schroeder
Our roving reporter caught up with Pat Schroeder, President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers. Ms. Schroeder discusses the top issues facing the publishing industry including digitization of books and fighting copyright piracy at home and in China.
May 23, 2006
BEA #1 – Opening Night Keynote with Tim Russert
Tim Russert, host of Meet the Press and author of Wisdom of our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons (Random House) welcomes BEA to Washington DC and shares his insights on family life as well as the latest in Washington. With introductions by BEA Director Lance Fensterman and Random House Senior Editor Susan [...]
May 5, 2006
Subscribe Today – Podcasts Begin Week of May 22
For the first time in its history, BookExpo America (BEA), the largest and most important exhibition for the publishing industry, will make its programming available to the public. Introducing: BookExpoCast.com, the official BEA podcast, presented by HarperCollins. With these free podcasts you will be able to hear publishing leaders discuss how new Internet tools are [...]
