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. |