Getting Ready for BEA The AP files their pre-BEA story, viewing the convention through the lens of TWBG head Larry Kirshbaum, since this will be his last convention as the head of the company. Looking back 30 years ago he recalls: “It was really a kind of floating party from suite to suite among people who were friends. It was a much more collegial business, without the pressure everyone has now from being with a publicly held company.” The AP adds: “Industry officials debate the necessity of BookExpo America, but Kirshbaum is among the believers, hoopla and all. He has […]
