The SF Chronicle talked to local publishers and booksellers about they view, and are dealing with, the downturn. Owner of Book Passage in Corte Madera and San Francisco Elaine Petrocelli “recently began giving priority seating at author readings to customers who purchased the book.” She notes, “we have some things happening at Book Passage that make these economic times a little less frightening for us.” They will have hosted over 700 author events in 2008, as well as hundreds of in-store classes. “Petrocelli began a membership program, where supporters contribute varying amounts, from $50 to $2,500. Members are treated to […]