Publishing conference for June

On Thursday 25th June, Legend Press and Paperbooks will be hosting a major new conference entitled ‘Publishing Laid Bare’ with leading industry experts debating the problems, solutions and future of the current book industry.

Using a panel-based format including some of the most influential people in publishing, and from the outside business world, speakers will debate the current hot topics in the industry. The conference will be tailored to its attendee’s requirements, with delegates actively invited to submit questions prior to the event to be included as part of the discussion. The panels will include:

- Amber Pearson, Daily Mail
- Caroline Mileham, Buying Manager, Play.com
- Mark Thwaite, Editor, Book Depository & ReadySteadyBook
- Steve Potter, Buyer, Book Depository
- Scott Pack, The Friday Project
- Tom Tivnan, The Bookseller
- Nicholas Clee, journalist
- Stuart Rock, Publisher, Real Business magazine
- Greg Eden, Waterstones.com
- James Wills, Director, Watson Little Literary Agency
- Shortlisted candidates from the UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2007
- Bookgroup.info

The conference will be held at the Imperial Hotel, Russell Square from 10am – 5pm. Tickets are £100 +vat, including lunch and refreshments, with an early-bird rate of £80 +vat until 31st March 2009.

To request further information and to book your place please email conference@legend-paperbooks.co.uk

Lucy