INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS ALLIANCE

International Publishers Alliance is a cooperative of small and independent book specialists. It was started in the mid-1980s by two Florida publishers who saw the power of trade shows, but had a limited list and wanted to expand their displays while sharing expenses. Godfrey Harris showed his books with them with great success before being asked to take over the organization in 1993.

Titles can be displayed at other shared stands but only IPA has proven its ability to consistently sell rights to foreign publishers, arrange distribution contacts, and deal positively with reviewers/agents/brokers/printers/librarians and others through a synergistic effort to represent the broadest possible array of titles at each show attended.

Space on other stands may be cheaper, but publishers have said that IPA provides the best representation through its long established international contacts, the fastest end-of-show reporting by kilometers, the most one-on-one free assistance available, and more leads than anyone else.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT IPA

"I am very pleased with your efforts and look forward to utilizing your services again next year. I appreciate the good work you do and all your support."  Dr. Joe Rubino, Vision Works Publishing

"[The]…professionalism, follow-up, organization, and attention to detail makes it very easy to do business with [International Publishers Alliance.] I highly recommend your service to those who want professional representation."  Wise Owl Books

"...thank you for the superb job you did for our company at the ... Frankfurt Book Show. We had our books in two booths and the difference was similar to the difference between a lush rain forest and a barren desert. From the other booth we had no interest at all. Nothing! The inquiries from your booth will probably yield thousands of dollars of business...  JDV Publishing Co.

"Thank you for always thinking about us and our marketing opportunities." Fairy Messages

"Your report on Frankfurt... was outstanding. I was thrilled to have [our book] included [at the show.]"

PJ Publishing

"Having organizations such as yours, with creativity and gumption...is one of the reasons I’m…proud to be [at] Publishers Weekly."

Roxane Farmanfarmaian

Wednesday, October 6, 2004 through Monday, October 11, 2004

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