The objective of our seminars and conference programme is to gather together leaders, commentators, publishers, booksellers, editors and authors to discuss, impart knowledge and generally thrash out all the pertinent issues and developments affecting  the book industry in the 21st century.

 

Reading The Future: a report
Sponsored by IBS Bookmaster
"What would make you spend more money in a bookshop?"   This is just one of the questions which The Bookseller and consumer research company, The Next Big Thing is putting to more than 1,000 people across the UK in a groundbreaking survey on consumer attitudes to books.  See how they respond, and discover how publishing and retailing will be shaped by wider social and cultural trends. 

The full report's findings will have huge implications for your business, whether you are a publisher, retailer, agent or librarian. 

William Higham, c.e.o, Next Big Thing gave a keynote presentation at Reading The Future seminar on 12th June at London Stock Exchange on his research findings and joining him, to discuss the implications of this exclusive research, was a panel of leading industry figures including Seni Glaister, c.e.o, The Book People, Bill Scott-Kerr, pubisher, Transworld and Sam Husain, c.e.o, Foyles.

THE REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE, with 20,000 words of analysis and fresh data.  Click on the icon on the right-hand side to find out more!

Reading The Future Report

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What Kids Want 2008
Sponsored by Wiggin LLP
What are children reading nowadays and why? How do you connect with 5-12 year-olds in the 21st century? What is all the fuss about age-ranging and why is everyone concerned? What are the processes to get the best deals for your author in film and TV? What are the issues surrounding tie-ins, territorial and digital rights? How are publishers and retailers collaborating to enhance marketing and sales?

These are just some of the questions that will be addressed at The Bookseller's full-day conference.  The day will be split into streams in the afternoon to allow delegates a better choice on sessions they would like to attend.

What Kids Want                                           Sponsored by:
9th October 2008
Venue TBC

9.00a.m. - 5.00p.m.
Registration from 8.30a.m.
Followed by a drinks reception

 

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Audio Revolution 2008
30th October 2008
Venue TBC

1.45p.m. - 5.30p.m.
Registration from 1.30p.m
Followed by a drinks reception

 

Book Design 2008
6th November 2008
Venue TBC

1.45p.m. - 5.30p.m.
Registration from 1.30p.m.
Followed by a drinks reception

 

We will be canvassing your thoughts and expectations and would encourage you to be vocal in your suggestions and ideas about future seminars. Send any thoughts to the producer, Maire McGuire. Email Maire at maire.mcguire@bookseller.co.uk or ring her on 0207 420 6141.