Bookexpo america bea is the leading book and author event for the north american publishing industry. Bea 2012 recap bea 2012 stacking the shelvesimm vlog bea 20. Censorship and salesmanship at americas biggest book fair the. Inside the wonderfully weird ways of the book industry at bea. Bookexpo america has drawn 20,000 readers, writers and sellers to the javits center. While other international book conferences like the frankfurt book fair or the london book fair serve primarily as global marketplaces for foreign rights, bea is dedicated first and. Bookexpo america bea, the leading book industry event in north america which has long been a trade only. The bea is the largest book trade convention in the united states.
One wild and precious life at book expo america duration. Bea is almost always held in a major city over four days in late may andor early june. The china pavilion at bookexpo america failed to attract crowds. I signed up for the new title showcase so that my book could be part of the 20 expo. May 31, 20 inside the wonderfully weird ways of the book industry at bea 20 book expo america brings together a range of industry folks to talk about their beloved products for several days at the javits. In previous years i was left with 10 unread books 20 and 11 unread books 2014 so this year i tried to massively cut back on the amount of books i took. Last week, i made my annual pilgrimage to the book expo of america bea.
Watch our video recap of the event, which features coverage from the show floor. Welcome to bookexpo bookexpo is carefully crafted with content and experiences for all those that play a part in the publishing industry. Organizers have been seeking the earlier date from the javits center for a while as it is expected to drive down hotel prices by 10% 20% depending on the property. Its the best place to discover new titles and authors. Kindle direct publishing and createspace attended book expo america bea in new york city earlier this month. Today i moderated a panel at bea book expo america, in case youre somehow not involved in the publishing industry.
The knopf doubleday group is proud to announce a full schedule of author events at this years book expo america. Its the place where industry, authors and readers converge to define the new publishing universe. Nearly all significant book publishers in the united states, and many from abroad. Bookexpo america bea the largest annual book fair in america. Jun 03, 20 moebius, kirby, and a heavy dose of manga. Im hearing this gigantic sigh of relief everywhere i go in b. Jun 02, 20 i feel like i fell off the face of the planet for a bit and went to book nerd heaven. Jun 10, 20 kindle direct publishing and createspace attended book expo america bea in new york city earlier this month. And, while we are dead tired, we have decided to write out our disjointed thoughts about the highs and lows of the week before. Bookexpo america commonly referred to within the book publishing industry as bea is the largest annual book trade fair in the united states. This year, it was held at the jacob javits convention center. Its where authors, booksellers, distributors, librarians, literary agents, publishers and more unite to build relationships, learn tactics to bolster business and get the pulse of whats trending in todays shifting marketplace. Registration is now open click here to register online. Inside the wonderfully weird ways of the book industry at.
Check out the bea website for more information about the show, and their love of librarians. While other international book conferences like the frankfurt book fair or the london book fair serve primarily as global marketplaces for. The north american publishing event featuring the latest in print and digital book publishing. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Aug 06, 20 book expo america proudly presents bea editors buzz 20 and shows off the books that readers and media will be buzzing about join this thrilling session and hear editors share their. Inside the wonderfully weird ways of the book industry at bea 20 book expo america brings together a range of industry folks to talk about their beloved products for several days at the javits. Slow start to a buzzy show hundreds lined up to crash the doors as bookexpo opened on wednesday, as booksellers, publishers and authors convened for another threeday stint of. Pws restaurant guide some of todays biggest cookbook authors recommend their favorite new york city restaurants during book expo america. Selfpublished authors and book expo america 20 breise. My book expo america experience the new york public library. Discover new books, meet bestselling and upandcoming authors, and score some.
On thursday, may 30, 20, i was lucky enough to take a trip to the annual book expo america. Tagged bea 20, book expo america, books, booksellers, in the blood, lisa unger, publishing, simon and schuster, touchstone. Representing birmingham at book expo america may 23, 2014. Yet, being a bea staff member as i was, i was able to enjoy the expo for free. Bookexpo is trusted to lead the global publishing industry to its progressive future and celebrate storytelling in all its forms. Sign up for our newsletter bookexpo 2020 bookexpo america. Bookexpo america draws 20,000 to javits center the new york. Bookexpo provides a focused professional environment handcrafted for emerging authors and the next blockbuster.
Book expo america 20 books and authors that will be featured as part of 20s bea conference. And, while we are dead tired, we have decided to write out our disjointed thoughts about the highs and lows of the week before we completely forget everything in a blur of. Jan 30, 2017 in 2012, i wrote the following post as a warning to selfpublished authors who fall prey to scams that take advantage of the highly recognized industry trade show, bookexpo bea, previously known as bookexpo america. Bea is valuable for us because other book professionalsforeign rights agents. Join the literary extravaganza with the bookexpo america. A few days ago, publishers weekly did a piece on a new direction for bookexpo america.
Sure, important business deals are made, and influential trends are covered, but the main goal on. Book expo america and book con are officially postponed, now same weekend as san diego comic con. Last year was my first rodeo at this huge bookish event call book expo america bea. Theres no better place than an industry convention for jargon verging on selfparody, and so it makes sense that book expo america, which wrapped yesterday at the javits center, was where i. Posted on june 28, 20 by missprint as many of you know, i was lucky enough to get to book expo america again this year in early june. Books, late night marathons of parks and recreation, going to parties and eating awesome ny food, we also got to attend book expo america and the bea bloggers conference formerly book blogger convention for the.
Bookexpo america is the leading book and author event for the north american publishing industry. Book expo america proudly presents bea editors buzz 20 and shows off the books that readers and media will be buzzing about join this thrilling session and hear editors share their. Piercingmetal goes to book expo america 20 june 1, 20 ken pierce hey there my fine readers, i just wanted to take a moment of your time and share the news that i recently was in attendance at the book expo america convention for this year and have posted my coverage on the site. This year, the expo decided to let everyday consumers into the expo on saturday. Volunteers and voices of change volunteers megan bender summer publishing institute, janea brachfeld m. As a trade fair, bea is useful and generates lots of interesting contacts.
According to mcdonald, the focus will be on drawing more book buyers, including booksellers, librarians, and buyers from a range of specialty retailers. Apr 20, 2015 free books at bea book expo america last year was my first rodeo at this huge bookish event call book expo america bea. For book lovers it is like disneyland and willy wonkas chocolate factory all in one. Jun 04, 20 last week was our now annual official book smuggler get together in which ana travelled to ny to hang out with thea. Nov 05, 2019 a few days ago, publishers weekly did a piece on a new direction for bookexpo america. I spent two days walking the convention floor looking for publishers who might be interested in my work. Rick riordan speaks at the author breakfast at bookexpo america bea 20. I received the invoice and related paperwork from redacted sales on 42520. From june 47, publishers, booksellers, agents, librarians, and authors come together in new york city for bookexpo america bea, the largest gathering of book trade professionals in north america. Slow start to a buzzy show hundreds lined up to crash the doors as bookexpo opened on wednesday, as booksellers, publishers and. Public invited to attend north americas largest annual. For this past three days, ive been getting up hella early to go down to the jacob javits center, as i signed up to volunteer for bookexpo america.
The following year, 1995, reed took 100% control and renamed the convention bookexpo america. May 20, 20 bookexpo america, the leading book event in the u. Os autores malcolm gladwell, doris kearns goodwin, wally lamb, ishmael beah e chris matthews vao oferecer previsualizacoes dos seus trabalhos. Map out your signings and book drops and their locations in advance, and. Tagged bea 20, book expo america, books, booksellers, in the blood, lisa unger. Join the literary extravaganza with the bookexpo america live.
Free books at bea book expo america traveling with t. Things i wish id known before my first bookexpo america. It was a hectic week full of meetings, gettogethers, parties, and book signings. Last year i was invited, but the show was held on june 5, which is my wifes and my mutual birthday and our anniversary, so that wasnt possible. I got about half as many books if not less this year than last. The bookexpo america bea 20 show floor was open to book trade professionals and media on thursday, may 30th saturday, june 1st at. For booksellers, librarians, authors, and specialty retailers. Seems everyone wanted their photo take with our brand new bright orange baby. It will be in new york city for the next two years. A recap posted on june 4, 20 last week was our now annual official book smuggler get together in which ana travelled to ny to hang out with thea. Last week was our now annual official book smuggler get together in which ana travelled to ny to hang out with thea. Bookexpo america bea 20 the gilmore guide to books. Publishers, authors, booksellers, teachers, librarians and dedicated readers flock to the expo annually, seeking the panels, new. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
I was gobsmacked at the size of the building, at all the booths, the events, how organized things was and yes, the books that were being handed out, the books that were being dropped off in certain locations for people to grab, and the authors that were signing books. Bookexpo america is no longer a place for book bloggers. Book expo america organizers continue to pull off the nifty trick of perpetuating an annual gathering for the us book industry that no one really needs anymore but lots of people still enjoy and find valuable. Publishers from around the world attend to showcase their upcoming and new titles to the book buying trade, with attendance sometimes.
Book expo america bea runs from thursday, may 30 saturday, june 1 participation in the bea show requires a separate registration. A trip to new york that includes author sightings, book nerdery, and lots of free books so im packing my bags next week and leaving alabama for bea, the biggest book conference in the u. Bookexpo america, the annual trade show highlighting the publishing industrys plans for fall and winter seasons, was held at manhattans javits center last week, and among all. The book fair was founded as the american booksellers association convention and trade show in 1947 and continued under this name until 1994, when reed exhibitions purchased a 49% share of the event. Bookexpo america bea 20 life size legos at dk publishing the bookexpo america bea 20 show floor was open to book trade professionals and media on thursday, may 30th saturday, june 1st at the javits center in nyc. The conference is in new york city and is called bookexpo america bea. Book expo america bea is somewhat like a family reunion or at least our annual party is. About the expo welcome to the largest publishing event in north america bookexpo america bea. Book expo america this will be the first time in a few years ive been able to attend bea, book expo america, the main convention for the publishing industry at the javits center in manhattan. The debut of the penguin book truck at book expo america was a huge success. Book expo america and bea bloggers conference 2012.
Book expo america 20 books and authors that will be featured as part of 20 s bea conference. Posh made the annual pilgrimage to the holy land, a. I was gobsmacked at the size of the building, at all the booths, the events, how organized things was and yes, the books that were being handed out, the books that were being dropped off in certain locations for. In 2012, i wrote the following post as a warning to selfpublished authors who fall prey to scams that take advantage of the highly recognized industry trade show, bookexpo bea, previously known as bookexpo america. Or, as i like to think of it, spring break for the publishing industry.