To read a free ereader. Ive been in the book industry for over 20 years, and it seems for some reason or other it is an industry that is constantly under assault. Well, the fabulous people on this panel today are going to show you that the book industry is alive and well. This isnt to say that things havent changed in the book world over the past 20 years. Many things have changed. But im also please today say that one constant over the past couple decades is the Media Presence of john mudder who will be moderating todays panel, cofounder and editorinchief of shelf awareness. John was also a longtime executive ed or to have at Publishers Weekly and executive editor of p work daily for bookpw daily for booksellers. Go to the web site, www. Www. Shelfawareness. Com. Without further ado, ill turn the stage over to john who will introduce this panel of wonderful and talented professionals who will offer great insight into the everchanging world of the Book Business. John . [applause] thank