PW's BEA Exhibitors Guide: L
Compiled and edited by Jill A. Tardiff with John Niernberger, Diane Patrick, Karole Riippa and Carol Wiener -- Publishers Weekly, 4/30/2007
Labosh Publishing
Booth: 1825.
Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
This first-time exhibitor publishes books on the Kabbalah with more than 100 titles available in 10 languages (www.kabbalah.info). Featured: From Chaos to Harmony, Kabbalah Revealed, Attaining the Worlds Beyond, The Science of Kabbalah and Introduction to the Book of Zohar, titles from Rav Michael Laitman. Discounts: free freight. Booth: 1625.
Lake Isle Press
Featured: The Cook-Zen Cookbook by Machiko Chiba; Raising the Salad Bar by Catherine Walthers; Harlem Really Cooks by Sandra Lawrence; In Nirmala’s Kitchen by Nirmala Narine; Classic 30-Minute Meals by Rachael Ray. Booth: 3702.
Landauer Corp.
Featured: The Basics and Beyond (series), including Appliqué and Knit Book, both by Janet Pittman; First-Time Quiltmaking by the editors of Landauer; Thimbleberries: Learning to Quilt with Jiffy Quilts by Lynette Jensen; Outdoor Living: The Ultimate Project Guide by Tom Carpenter. Discounts: retail, “indie” bookstores: 50% (no minimum). Booths: 3063, 3065.
Veronica Lane Books
Booth: 624.
Langenscheidt Publishing Group
Featured from Insight Guides: Smart Guides series by Insight Editorial; London Walks. From Berlitz Books: Learn Spanish with Batman; Learn Spanish with Superman; Berlitz Study Cards; Hide This Spanish (book/CD gift set); In 60 Minutes series. From American Map: 2008 American Map Road Atlas United States, Mexico, Canada (various editions); 2008 American Map Road Atlas United States (large print edition); Atlas de Carreteras Edicion Española. From Hammond World Atlas: Hammond World Atlas (various editions); The World Almanac U.S. Atlas; The World Almanac World Atlas; The World Almanac Compact A-Z World Atlas and Factfile. Booths: 4402, 4403.
Lapiz Digital Services
This composition and conversion company works with publishers in the US and UK focusing on children, trade, scientific and technical books for K-12. Booth: 4742.
Larstan Publishing
The publishing arm of Larstan Business Reports. Featured: Patrolling Cyberspace by Howard A. Schmidt; Promoting Your Podcast by Jason Van Orden; 401 Knowledge by J. Michael Scarborough; Winning Against the Wackos in Your Life by Christina Eckert; Perfecting the Pitch by Benjamin Lewis. Drawings: one drawing per day for two podcasts ($1,000 value). Booth: 4210.
Last Gasp of San Francisco
Featured from Last Gasp: Tragic Kingdom by Camille Rose Garcia; Beat by Christopher Felver; Limited Edition: Art & Design of Gama-Go by Gama-Go; Death Caps by Michael Castleman; Mitch O’Connell: Tattoo Flash by Mitch O’Connell. From P.I.E. Books: 2 Kilo of KesselsKramer by KesselsKramer; Illustration Book Pro; Secret Sense of Japanese Magazine Design; Mini Theater Graphics 2; The Traditional Colors of Japan. From Dokument Forlag: Gates of Graffiti; Overground 2; Writers United; Urban Recreation by Akay & Peter. From Presspop Gallery: The Art of Hideshi Hino by Hideshi Hino. From La luz de Jesus: Better Late Than Never: The Paintings of David Anderle by David Anderle. Discounts: 50%, Last Gasp titles; others 44%; free freight (continental U.S.). Booth: 4430.
Laughing Elephant/Green Tiger Press
Featured from Green Tiger Press: The Green Tiger’s Illustrated Book of Children’s Poetry; The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. From Blue Lantern Studios: Fun in the Kitchen: Recipes by Kids, for Kids; Make It Yourself: Vintage Crafts for Children; The Truth About Santa Claus. Discounts: 50% (front- and backlist promotion). Booth: 3557.
LearningExpress
Featured: Express Review Guides; Career Vocational Exam Prep Guides; Skillbuilders and Study Guides; Academic Test Preparation. Booth: 4203.
Learning Horizons
Offers licensed products under LeapFrog, Sesame Street, Nick Jr., Dora the Explorer, Blues Clues, SpongeBob Squarepants, Blues Room, Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears brand names. Featured: various workbooks, coloring and activity books, audio CDs (Learn on the Go; Learn Every Day; Here We Grow; Know-It-Alls; Flap Cards; Toddler Time; Color Links). Booth: 426.
Lebhar-Friedman Books
This first-time exhibitor publishes books on aspects of the food service industry. Featured: titles by the Culinary Institute of America: Vegetables; One Dish Meals; Grilling; Breakfasts & Brunches; Gourmet Meals in Minutes. Booth: 3817.
Legal Write Publications
Featured: Copyright Companion for Writers 2007, Contracts Companion for Writers 2007 and Literary Law Guide for Authors, titles by Tonya Evans-Walls. Giveaways: Literary Law Guide for Authors. Discounts: 50% plus free freight on 10 or more copies. Booth: 3046.
Legwork Team Publishing
This company provides developmental author-services from manuscript to book, from production to bookstore. Featured: Child of Light by Lori Gershon; Turning Trauma into Triumph by Richard C. Scheinberg; Where the Wisdom Lies by Hope Ives Mauran; Simple Happiness by Jim Ryan; Mercury Mountain by India Evans; Sky Blue Road by Rob Elder; Hi! My Name Is Poco by Norman Ward. Giveaways: Author’s Insights Writing Book. Booth: 5146.
Connie L. Leon
This first-time exhibitor is a self-published children’s author. Featured: The Story of Tu-Tone by Connie L. Leon. Discounts: 10%. Booth: 237.
Hal Leonard Performing
Arts Publishing Group
Featured: The Les Paul Legacy by Robb Lawrence, photos by Popsie; American Music 1946–1975 by Michael Randolph; And the Grammy Goes to... by Ken Ehrlich; All About Home Recording by Mehdi Hassine; Making and Distributing Music Videos on the Internet by Greg Forrest. Giveaways: Songs & Artists: A Handy Reference of 15,000 Songs (limited quantities). Drawings: for DVDs. Discounts: 50% on backlist (qualifying frontlist order). Booth: 2057.
David Lerner Associates
Booth: 1713.
Lerner Publishing Group
Featured from Carolrhoda: Circle the Truth by Pat Schmatz; Seeing Sky-Blue Pink by Candice Ransom; Christmas Is Coming by Anne Bowen, illus. by Tomek Bogacki; Dino-Hockey by Lisa Wheeler, illus. by Barry Gott; Honestly, Mallory! by Laurie Friedman, illus. by Barbara Pollak. From Graphic Universe: new series, including Twisted Journeys and Graphic Myths and Legends. From Millbrook Press: Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes by Brian P. Cleary, illus. by Betsy E. Snyder; How Long or How Wide? and Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky, both by Brian P. Cleary, illus. by Brian Gable; Nature’s Paintbox by Patricia Thomas, illus. by Craig Orback. From ediciones Lerner: Mitos y leyendas en viñetas series; Animales carroñeros series by Sandra Markle; Mallory se muda by Laurie Friedman, illus. by Tamara Schmitz; ¡Sonríe! by Nancy Carlson; ¿Qué hacen los maestros (después de que te vas de la escuela)? by Anne Bowen, illus. by Barry Gott. From Kar-Ben: The Secret of Priest’s Grotto by Peter Lane Taylor with Christos Nicola; Always an Olivia by Carolivia Herron, illus. by Jeremy Tugeau; Hanukkah Moon by Deborah da Costa, illus. by Gosia Mosz; Abraham’s Search for God by Jacqueline Jules, illus. by Natascia Ugliano; Papa Jethro, by Deborah Bodin Cohen, illus. by Jane Dippold. From First Avenue Editions: 3-D ABC by Bob Raczka; Heart to Heart with Mallory by Laurie Friedman, illus. by Barbara Pollak; Silver City by Cliff McNish; The Mission of Addition and How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?, both by Brian P. Cleary, illus. by Brian Gable. Giveaways: Graphic Myths and Legends sample chapters. Drawings: for complete Twisted Journeys series titles; for a holiday gift basket. Discounts: 50%, free freight on 10 or more assorted backlist titles. Booth: 433.
Letter People of Alphabetville
Booth: 747.
Level 4 Press
Featured: Opening the Borders by Larry Blasko; Annexing Mexico by Erik Rush; Trapped Inside the Story by Leslie Cohen; The Giant Book of Bedtime Stories, edited by William Roetzheim; One Good Year by Larry Gaffney. Discounts: free freight. Booth: 3062.
Nathan Levy
Booth: 1829.
Dewi Lewis Publishing
This first-time exhibitor publishes books on photography and the visual arts. Featured: Rough Beauty by Dave Anderson; Degrees by Andy Gotts; Forever England by Liam Bailey; David Beckham by Eamonn and James Clarke; Cats, Dogs and Other Rabbits by Harry Whittier Frees. Discounts: extra 5%. Booths: 4278, 4279.
Library Journal
The leading independent publication in the library field, read by librarians and publishers; includes extensive book reviews as well as reviews of audio, video and software. Featured: LJ will sponsor a Librarian’s Lounge at the booth, refreshments provided; will cohost, with Random House, a breakfast for collection librarians; will cosponsor a pre-BEA “Day of Dialog” for librarians (www.libraryjournal.com/dayofdialog). Giveaways: magazines; LJ Hotline newsletters. Booth: 5264.
LibreDigital/NewsStand
This first-time exhibitor provides an integrated digital publishing solution to book publishers. Featured: LibreDigital Warehouse Solution (w/Digital Rights Management). Drawings: win an iPod (for qualifying book publishers); see booth for details. Booth: 3166.
Lifelong
Featured: Great Kids by Stanley I. Greenspan; Your Pregnancy Week By Week, 6th Edition by Glade Curtis, M.D. and Judith Schuler; Dreaming in Libro by Louise Bernikow. Booths: 4438, 4439.
LifeTips.com
Featured: titles from LifeTips 101 series: 101 Tips on Low Carb Diet Tips by Tanya Zilberte; ...Plus Size Women’s Clothing Tips by Lynda Moultry; ...Sports Apparel Tips by Heidi Splete; ...Health Care Coverage Tips by Michelle Katz; ...Entrepreneur Tips by Susan Payton. Booth: 656.
The Light
Featured: Ottoman Women: Myth and Reality by Asli Sancar; Quran with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English by Ali Unal; Rumi and His Sufi Path of Love (various); Message of Abraham by Ibrahim Canan. Giveaways: promotional items. Drawings: three winners to receive trip to Istanbul and Konya. Booths: 3066, 3068.
Light-Beams Publishing
Featured: Fairy Houses ... Everywhere! by Barry and Tracy Kane; Fairy Houses, Fairy Boat and Fairy Flight, titles by Tracy Kane; Kristen’s Fairy House (DVD) by LBP. Booth: 2417.
Lightning Source
Provides a comprehensive suite of inventory-free on-demand print and distribution services for books. Booth: 3357.
LightWedge
Booth: 2163.
Limelight Editions
Featured: Ready for My Close Up, edited by Denny Martin; Mad Love by Dominique Mainon and James Ursini; The Pulitzer Prize Plays, edited by Paul Firestone; Oscar Anthology by Mark Thise; A Killer Life by Christine Vachon. Discounts: 50% on backlist (qualifying frontlist order). Booth: 2878.
Limerock Books
Export wholesaler of books and magazines from England and Europe. Booth: 3145.
Frances Lincoln Publishers
Featured: John Fowler by Martin Wood; Norah Lindsay by Allyson Hayward; Bomarzo by Jessie Sheeler; The Complete Book of the Arctic by Richard Sale; Techniques of the Masters by Philippa Abrahams. From Frances Lincoln Books for Children: Rebel Cargo by James Riordan; Big Brave Brian by M.P. Robertson; The Snow Leopard by Jackie Morris; Victoria’s Day by Maria de Fatima Campos; Kings and Queens of the Bible by Mary Hoffman and Christina Ballit. Booth: 4178.
Links Int’l
Featured: Landscape Design USA by George Lam; Superb Cabins and Restaurants, Cafes and Bars, both by Carles Broto; Stands & Product Displays and Street Furniture, both by Jacobo Krauel. Booth: 4474.
Little, Brown & Co.
Featured from Little, Brown: You’ve Been Warned by James Patterson and Howard Roughan; The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold; Our Dumb World by The Onion; Swine Not by Jimmy Buffet; Blonde Faith by Walter Mosley. From Orbit: Winterbirth by Brian Ruckley; The Electric Church by Jeff Somers; Black Ships by Jo Wyrick; The Engineer Trilogy by K.J. Parker; The Jaz Parks Trilogy by Jennifer Rardin. From Back Bay: One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson; Body Surfing by Anita Shreve; The Terror by Dan Simmons; A Perfect Mess by Eric Abrahamson and Dave H. Freedman; Paint It Black by Janet Fitch. From Little Brown Trade: How to Raise a Jewish Dog by Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilman; The Vaccine Book by Robert Sears, M.D.; Monkey Portraits by Jill Greenberg; Writing Tools by Roy Peter Clark. Booths: 3744, 3746.
Little, Brown & Co. Books for Young Readers
Featured: Maximum Ride #3: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson; The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie; The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch; Hug Time by Patrick McDonnell; Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Booth: 3747.
Llewellyn Worldwide
Booths: 3238, 3239.
Llumina Press
Featured: Better Living Through Bureaucracy by Greg W. Starr; Signal 63 by Harold Goldhagen; Nympholeptic in New York by Carol Kellog; Back from Bora Bora by Sondra Luger; The (True) Story of a Newark Girl by Jane Statlander. Booth: 2080.
Lobster Press
Featured: Penguin’s Special Christmas Tree by Jeannie St. John Taylor; Famous Firsts by Natalie Rompella; Let’s Clear the Air, with essays by teens; The Months by Sara Coleridge, illus. by Kathy Weller; Not Just Proms & Parties series (new titles) by Patricia G. Penny. Giveaways: bookmarks, posters. Drawings: for $100 worth of Lobster Press books. Discounts: 50% on in-stock titles. Booth: 420.
Login Canada
Booth: 2266.
London Book Fair
LBF is one of the leading international trade book fairs. Featured: information about 2008 LBF. Booth: 3871.
Lonely Planet
Featured: new Encounter guidebook series (nine titles): Barcelona by Damien Simonis; Dublin by Ida O’Carroll; Hong Kong by Steve Fallon; Istanbul by Verity Campbell; Las Vegas by Sara Benson; London by Sarah Johnsonte; New York by Ginger Otis; Paris by Catherine Le Nevez; San Francisco by Alison Bing. Giveaways: New York Encounter (first 100 attendees); scratch’n sniff “city” postcards; N.Y.C.-related products. Discounts: 50%, free freight on 20 or more backlist titles. Booth: 4433.
LongPen
This first-time exhibitor offers the world’s first long-distance autographing device, which creates legal signatures as participants talk over video conferencing. Featured: the LongPen, serving publishers and bookstores by assisting in the organization of long-distance signing events. Giveaways: books (signed w/LongPen), LongPen-branded items. Booth: 1144.
Long River Press
Featured: Sisters of Heaven by Patti Gully; In the Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor by Peter Eckman; Red Guard Fantasies and Other Stories by Shouhua Qi; Picture Chinese by Sukming Lo. Booth: 2428.
Louisiana State Univ. Press/
LSU Press
Featured: City Adrift: New Orleans Before and After Katrina, edited by the Center for Public Integrity; The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs, edited by Katherine K. Schlosser; Katrinaville Chronicles by David G. Spielman; In the Footsteps of Grant and Lee by Gordon C. Rhea, photos by Chris E. Heisey; C.C. Lockwood’s Atchafalaya by C.C. Lockwood. Giveaways: galleys. Discounts: 46%, trade; 40%, short-discount; free freight on five or more titles. Booth: 4974.
Lucky Sports
Booth: 1129.
Lumatec Industries
Booth: 1546.
Luminary Graphics/
Heat Bros. Co.
Offers “literary luminaries,” a gift product line with witty caricatures of the world’s greatest writers, poets, artists, thinkers and inventors, drawn by Mike Caplanis. Featured: complete product line: umbrellas, tote bags, coffee mugs, magnet sets, journals, note cards, bookmarks and playing cards. Giveaways: bookmarks. Discounts: 10%. Booth: 550.
Lund Humphries
Featured: Private Treasures by Margaret Morgan Grasselli et al.; Botanical Riches by Richard Aitken; Italian Prints 1875–1975 by Martin Hopkinson; Papunya by Geoffrey Bardon and James Bardon; The Modernist Textile, Europe and America 1890–1940 by Virginia Gardner Troy. Discounts: free freight. Booth: 4181.
