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The objective of our seminar 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. 

LEARN HOW TO MARRY COMMERCIAL PRESSURES WITH DESIGN EXCELLENCE
THURSDAY 21st MAY 2009  

- Facing the incredibly challenging task of satisfying commercial expectations and 
  mass market intentions without compromising creativity.
- What works and what doesn't in the retail environment.
- Current design trends and visual culture.
- How can designers and editors best meet the needs of colleagues, retailers, media 
  and book buyers. 
- A panel of influential retail buyers and designers will give instant feedback on covers.
  Bring along your own "work in progress" to be given the "jury's verdict on book design
  and reader appeal.

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Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Gray, founder of gray318
Chair: Damian Horner, founder of Mustoes and publishing marketing consultant

Panelists include:
Duncan Spilling, creative director, Little, Brown Book Group
Peter Saxton, biography & art buyer, Waterstone's
Lucie Stericker, creative director, Orion Publishing Group
Caroline Mileham, head of books, Play.com
Damon Murray, co-founder, Fuel Design & Publishing
Sharon Gurney, senior adult buyer, Sainsbury's
Jeremy Butcher, founder, Jem Butcher Design
Jenny Todd, sales & marketing director, Canongate
Coralie Bickford-Smith, designer, Penguin
Tim Rose, art director, Orchard Books
Phil Baines, author, Penguin by Design

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If you have any queries please contact Sally Greetham at sally.greetham@bookseller.co.uk or call on 020 7420 6028

 

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