In the Miami Book Fairs virtual author series. We have become virtual of sellers and doing virtual author events. Its great to see all here tonight. And also from a personal perspective i just want to thank all of you out there for all of the incredible support that you shown, books and books and writers everywhere in this very, very difficult time that we are all facing. All of us at books and books in Miami Book Fair i thinking of you and really helping hoping that you and your family are safe and healthy. We presenting this series that only with the Miami Book Fair because they are like family to us, and weve always we do thank them for all that they do. A lot of people been asked me about the book fair, and will be mounting a book fair this year, whether its virtual, physical or accommodation of both. Its a little too early to tell. We also want to thank two sponsors who will promote this, the literary hub and also miamis very own culture crusaders. This evening we are thrilled bra
A rock star so finally at the age of 62. 00 its time for music sexy but this time to punctuate sing has created a story for his audience one that like a spaceship transports them into an unknown world. Shattering worked on his tax equal access project with several renowned musicians his great idol is david bowie and shifting public personas have impressed and influenced the art. And im joined by the man who scared the living daylights out of me x. Rays would be. Welcome thank you its really successful all over the world as the north are so has it really been a lifelong dream actually to do music i mean would you rather have a. The bestseller no wouldnt really compare because im a very lucky guy to be so successful with my books but actually i started as a musician you know at the age of 14. 15 i started to play the guitar and the very reason was because i had a poster in my bedroom showing suzi quatro. You know remember shes on your website where she is oh exactly exactly and through a
Hello im christine want to welcome to news africa when guinea is president alpha conde 1st one poly in 2010 many hoped the country had turned a new leaf hed come in off to a quarter century of terri and roll now there are demonstrations to stop con days plans to change the constitution a change which would allow him to see if the term the opposition says at least 5 people have been killed as Security Forces crackdown protests have taken place in the capital conakry the 2nd city in the bay as well as in cities across the country. And both. Kiryas industries of conakry violence us demonstrations turn deadly on monday. Police opened fire to disperse thousands of opposition supporters gathered in the capital and across the country to protest president fact on this beat to extend his time in office. Today we came out against the regime of president condy and his combat thats why we asked all canadians to come out today to say no to what his government is doing no to dictatorship no to const
Ive been physical and thats your business the pound is clinging to its recent gains as officials hold on to hope that they can salvage a break to deal. Johnsons office called overnight talks in brussels constructive frantz hailed the positive momentum that sent sterling to a 5 month high but the rally isnt continuing today and the latest Economic Data trickling out of the u. K. Is a concern the number of people in work has fallen unexpectedly and the Auto Industry expects big job cuts. These roles of fabric will soon be covering the seats of looks remoter cars and purses the uni royal global factory in Northern England is only the 1st stop in a long journey for the materials which leads through countries like rumania and the Czech Republic for processing followed by shipment to car plants in italy spain and the u. K. For assembly. The e. U. Single market means goods can travel tariffs on paper work free throughout europe delivered like clockwork just in time breaks it threatens that an
Havent changed in the book world over the past 20 years. Many things have changed. But im also very pleased to say that one constant over the past couple decades is the Media Presence of john mutter, cofounder and ed or to have in chief of the brilliant daily newsletter, shelf awareness. He was also the longtime editor at Publishers Weekly and the former e newsletter. Go to the web site, www. Shelfawareness. Com. Without further ado, ill turn the stage other to john who will introduce this panel of wonderful and talented booksellers who i know will offer you brilliant insight into the everchanging Book Business. Of john . [applause] thank you, gene. I dont think ive ever been called a constant. Thank you. [laughter] welcome to the independent bookselling panel. I want to start off by saying anything you take away from this session, it should be that contrary to current perceived wisdom, one independent bookseller stores are not dying and are not going the way of the dinosaur and, two,