Book Expo America 2009 and Nobody
Rocks’ Party
Here’s the ticket: Book Expo America. It’s running from May 28- 31 in New York City. This is the book lover’s orgasm– a convention center full of books. It’s beautiful. Last year, Leonard Nimoy signed books just a few tables away from William Shatner, and they acted as though they had no clue that the other was there. BTW, Shatner outdrew Nimoy by a great number.
Book Expo was originally sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, but it’s been co-opted by Reed Exhibitions. It’s all about coin, and the ABA hasn’t exactly been the visionary for their members (ref: Amazon.com and online bookselling). Reed runs it now, and though this year will be smaller, they’re making money. What it’s really all about is the trading of international rights.
This year, however, it’s about a new Indie e-publisher called Nobody Rocks Press, and on May 28, 2009, we’re inviting the city of New York to Think Coffee at 1 Bleecker for a seriously out-of-hand literary event. Punch up your Thursday with the world premiere reading of Theodore Hamm’s novel, Hank Thompson’s Blues. Follow that up with John Buffalo Mailer’s account of post-Katrina New Orleans, and then slam back that shot of tequila in the form of Jason Flores-Williams’ The Last Stand of Mr America.
Typically, you need to look long and hard for the hip event. Yes, PGW’s party on Saturday night is always welcomed, but it’s no secret. The Firecracker awards are done, and the other good stuff is either undercover or very high-end. We at Nobody Rocks relish transparency. It’s not a party ’til it’s standing-room-only. So let’s do it. Bring it on! Nobody Rocks Press’ Book Expo Literary Extravaganza
And check out our new Fan page: NOBODY ROCKS’ FANS!
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