NAIBA to Hold Second Trunk Show

The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA) will hold its second publishers' "Trunk Show" on Tuesday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Carrier Circle in Syracuse, New York. The Trunk Show will feature formal catalog presentations by major publishers, along with display tables from a variety of publishers, wholesalers, and independent rep groups. "It allows booksellers who don't usually see reps to hear reps as a group and also meet with publishers, rep groups, and wholesalers individually," said Rob Stahl, a NAIBA board member and general book manager of Colgate Bookstore in Hamilton, New York.

"We got a lot of positive response from booksellers about last year's show," Stahl told BTW. "I'm really hoping it's going to be an annual tradition. It's a great opportunity for independent booksellers and publishers to get together, especially in a region where we do feel disconnected."

The show will start at 9:00 a.m. with a complimentary continental breakfast. Publishers will conduct formal presentations from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These will be followed by a complimentary lunch for all attendees. In addition to giving booksellers a chance to see publishers' presentations and to get personal input from reps, the show provides an opportunity to learn about publishers' marketing plans, promotions, and author tours. Formal presentations end in the early afternoon, but informal meetings and discussions will continue throughout the day. Currently scheduled for formal presentations are Fulcrum, Penguin, HarperCollins, Hachette Book Group, Houghton Mifflin, Holtzbrinck, and John Wiley.

The Trunk Show is complimentary for NAIBA members and $25 per person for non-members. Registration is through NAIBA at (877) 866-2422; fax: (516) 333-0689; or e-mail: info@naiba.com. Publishers who are interested in making a presentation or in displaying at the Trunk Show should contact NAIBA Executive Director Eileen Dengler.