We are delighted to announce the 2nd annual 'Publishing Laid Bare Conference' to be held on Thursday 24th June 2010 in Russell Square, Central London.
The central aim of the publishing conference is to offer ‘straight-talking’ advice and useful information from leading industry experts, while mapping out where the future of the book industry may lie.
Building on the success of our first conference last year the event is fast becoming one of the most talked about publishing events on the calendar. 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 attendees’ requirements, with delegates actively invited to submit questions prior to the event to be included as part of the discussion.
Provisional speakers for 2010 include:
- Will Atkinson, (Sales and Marketing Director, Faber and Faber)
- Andrew Franklin (MD of Profile)
- Alexandra Heminsley (Sky1, Books Editor Elle Magazine, BBC Radio 2)
- Sam Leith (former books editor of the Telegraph)
- Antonia Turnbull (Producer, Simon Mayo Show - Radio Five Live)
- David Taylor, Senior Vice President Content Acquisition, Ingram Content Group & President, Lightning Source.
- Tom Tivnan (The Bookseller)
- Steve Potter (The Book Depository)
- David Freeman (Meettheauthor.com)
- Scott Pack (Director of The Friday Project).
Sponsors for the conference include Lightning Source, Judy Fisher Associates and Gardners Books.
Tickets for the day onference cost £125 (+VAT), with a current early bird rate of £95 (+VAT). For more information please email conference@legend-paperbooks.co.uk.
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Speakers from the 2009 conference included: Scott Pack (The Friday Project), Nicholas Clee (Book Brunch), Amber Pearson (Daily Mail), Mark Thwaite and Steve Potter (The Book Depository), Charlie Redmayne (Harper Collins Digital), James Wills (Watson Little Literary Agency).
Our 2009 'Publishing Laid Bare Conference' was one of the most talked about publishing conferences of the year and received a full page feature in the Bookseller as well as numerous online stories.
To request further information and to book your place please email conference@legend-paperbooks.co.uk
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Many thanks to our sponsors
Lightning Source is the leading print on-demand company in the world, offering the unique combination of quality, e-book, one-off book manufacturing and access to the most comprehensive distribution solutions in the publishing industry. We have built a solid reputation for being the fastest, most reliable and responsive partner for customers worldwide. Lightning Source is an Ingram Content Group company. Ingram is the world’s largest and most trusted distributor of physical and digital content. Over 18,000 publishers and 35,000 distribution partners worldwide use our products and services to realise the full business potential of 125 million books. Our customers have access to best-of-class digital, audio, print, print-on-demand, inventory management, wholesale and full-service custom programs.
Gardners Books is Britain's leading independent book wholesaler offering the largest stock range in the UK and an unparalleled range of services for publishers. From Print on Demand to fulfilment, distribution and eBook creation we can help you grow your business whilst at the same time helping to reduce your costs.
Judy Fisher Associates is London’s leading media and arts recruitment specialist. Since 1986, we’ve built up an unrivalled reputation for excellence, working with publishers large and small, literary agents, and clients across the media spectrum. Our consultants all have specialist first-hand industry knowledge, and offer a bespoke service for every vacancy, to find clients and candidates the perfect fit.
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