PA conference to study changing international markets

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 27/10/2011 - 09:00 The Publishers Association's international conference will focus on issues such as export sales and the growth of the English language, with speakers to include Barnes and Noble vice-president of digital content Theresa Horner, Pan Macmillan India managing director Daniel Watts and Susie Nicklin, director of literature at the British Council. The event, tackling "The Changing Scene in International Markets for UK Publishers", will be held on Thursday 15th December from 8.45am to 5.30pm at Fishmongers' Hall, London, EC4. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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