Each
year an important part of IAPL conferences is the annual
book exhibit. Located centrally and in the same room
as the registration space, the IAPL Book Exhibit constitutes
not only a special opportunity for conference participants
to explore new books that publishers offer for display,
but also a space for gathering and meeting. Along with
the registration area, each Book Exhibit is accompanied
by a Book Exhibit Cafe where refreshments and tables
for informal conversation can take place. Participants
visit and peruse the extensive display of current and
recent books published.
The
IAPL Book Exhibit is not only a display of books, but
also of the work of publishers in the areas of IAPL
conferences. Publishers are specifically identified
along with their books, catalogues, order forms, posters,
and signs. The exhibit is an opportunity for participants
to become acquainted with particular publishers. Often
this will make selecting books for course adoption and
for further study especially valuable.
Some
publishers send representatives, others have the IAPL
organize their exhibit tables. In either case, there
is ample opportunity for conference participants to
purchase books on display at a discount or to complete
order forms requesting that books purchased be sent
by mail from the publisher's warehouse. Publisher's
catalogues provide a wonderful opportunity to review
the full range of current titles and backlists as well.
We are proud of these exhibits and are glad that so
many publishers want to participate.
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