PW's BEA Exhibitors Guide: F
Compiled and edited by Jill A. Tardiff with John Niernberger, Diane Patrick, Karole Riippa and Carol Wiener -- Publishers Weekly, 4/30/2007
Fabulous Printers
Booth: 452.
Fairmount Books
Distributes remainders and publishers’ overstocks fiction, nonfiction and children’s titles; catalogue online (www.fairmountbooks.com). Discounts: 50% (minimum $300 retail). Booth: 4906.
Fair Winds Press
Featured: The Best (and Real) Natural Cures Book for the 50 Most Common Ailments by Jonny Bowden; Recipes That Fight Inflammation by Lisa Davis and Barbara Rowe. Booths: 4020–4027.
FaithWords/Hachette Book Group U.S.A.
Featured: I Dare You: Embrace Life with Passion by Joyce Meyer; You’re All That: Understand God’s Design for Your Life by Paula White; 8 Steps to the Life You Want by Creflo Dollar; Walking in Your Own Shoes by Robert A. Schuller; How Strong Women Pray by Bonnie St. John. Booth: 3733.
F&W Publications
Featured: The Pirate Primer by George Choundas (Writer’s Digest Books); Armed America by Kyle Cassidy (Krause Publications); Monster Spotters Guide to North America by Scott Francis (HOW Books); Oh, the Humanity by Jason Roeder (TOW Books); The AntiCraft by Renee Rigdon and Zabet Stewart (North Light Books). Giveaways: galleys; T-shirts; buttons; bags; postcards; posters. Booth: 3907.
Fanshaw Books
Offers remainders from various British publishers, with a focus on history, art and children’s books. Featured: more than 600 remainder titles. Booth: 4708.
Fantagraphics Books
Featured: The Complete Pogo by Walt Kelly; Willie & Joe: The Complete WWII Cartoons of Bill Mauldin; The Complete Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz; Ghost World: The Special Edition by Daniel Clowes; Palestine: The Special Edition by Joe Sacco. Giveaways: ARCs; comic books; catalogues; bookmarks; postcards. Discounts: see W.W. Norton for details. Booths: 3860, 3862.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Featured from FS&G: Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson; The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walt; The Rest Is Noise by Alex Ross; The Quiet Girl by Peter Høeg. From Sarah Crichton Books: Only Connect by Rudolph Crew and Thomas Dyja. Giveaways: ARCs: Tree of Smoke and Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano and The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett; chapbook: The Rest Is Noise; promotional items: The Great Funk by Thomas Hine. Booths: 3628, 3629.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Books for Young Readers
Featured: Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin; I Am Not Joey Pigza by Jack Gantos; The Corps of the Bare-Boned Plane by Polly Horvath; At Night by Jonathan Bean. From Melanie Kroupa Books: What’s So Bad About Being an Only Child? by Cari Best, illus. by Sophie Blackall; The Prince Won’t Go to Bed by Dayle Ann Dodds, illus. by Krysten Brooker. From Frances Foster Books: The Wall by Peter Sïs; Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You by Peter Cameron; What Happens on Wednesdays by Emily Jenkins, illus. by Lauren Castillo. Giveaways: ARCs: Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac, I Am Not Joey Pigza. Booth: 3630.
Federación de Gremios de Editores de España
This Spanish national stand is organized by the Federation of Spanish Publishers Assn. featuring more than 2,500 titles from 60 participating publishers. Booth: 2520.
Federal Street Press
Featured: Webster’s New Explorer Medical Dictionary, New Edition, with the editors of Merriam-Webster; Webster’s International Atlas; Webster’s Dictionary for Students; Webster’s Thesaurus for Students; Webster’s Desk Reference Set. Booth: 4717.
Feiwel & Friends/Square Fish
This first-time exhibitor publishes children’s and teen books, including picture books and novels; its imprint Square Fish reissues children’s and teen backlist titles from FS&G, Henry Holt and Roaring Brook. Featured from Feiwel & Friends: Ballerina Dreams by Lauren Thompson; The Cat on the Mat Is Flat by Andy Griffiths; The Black Book of Secrets by F.E. Higgins; Poison Apples by Lily Archer. From Square Fish: The Wrinkle in Time Quintet by Madeleine L’Engle; The One and Only Shrek! by William Steig; Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin. Giveaways: galleys; posters; apples. Booth: 3608.
Fence Books
Featured: Bad Bad by Chelsey Minnis; Exchanges of Light by Jacques Roubaud; Structure of the Embryonic Rat Brain by Christopher Janke; Wolftrot by Marie Borel, Sarah Riggs and Omar Berradra; Not for Mothers Only, edited by Catherine Wagner and Rebecca Wolff. Discounts: 50%, backlist. Booth: 4150.
Feral House/Process Media
Featured from Feral House: Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA by Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Bara; Heroes with Hangovers by Gregory William Mank et al.; The Ministry of Truth: Kim Jong Il’s North Korea by Christian Kracht et al. From Process Media: Eye Mind: Roky Erickson and the 13th Floor Elevators by Paul Drummond; Moondog, The Viking of 6th Avenue by Robert Scotto. Giveaways: galleys: Dark Mission and Heroes with Hangovers. Booth: 2435.
Fidlar Doubleday
This first-time exhibitor is a short-run digital printer and book manufacturer. Drawings: for 50 paperback books (100-book minimum order). Booth: 2962.
Filipacchi Publishing
Featured: Elle Decor Ravishing Rooms by Margaret Russell and editors of Elle Decor; Woman’s Day Living Fiscally Fit and Cool Crafts, both by the editors of Woman’s Day; Easy Home Makeovers by Merv Kaufman; I Learned About Flying from That by the editors of Flying magazine. Discounts: backlist promotion. Booth: 3733.
Finney Co.
This first-time exhibitor publishes more than 200 titles under its various divisions and imprints and distributes books for such client-publishers as the Minnesota Humanities Commission. Featured from Windward Publishing: Storm Codes by Tracy Nelson Maurer, illus. by Christina Rodriquez. From Ecopress: Reconnecting with Nature, 3rd Edition by Michael J. Cohen. From Anacus Press: Ride Guide: New Jersey Mountain Biking, 3rd Edition by Josh Pierce. From Hobar Publications: Saga of the Grain by Ervin Oelke. From Pogo Press: History on the Road: The Painted Carts of Sicily by Marcella Croce and Moira F. Harris. From the Minnesota Humanities Commission: The Lion’s Share Retold by Said Salah Ahmed, illus. by Kelly Dupre; Dhegdheer, Retold by Marian A. Hassan, illus. by Betsy Bowen. Giveaways: Storm Codes (June 2, limited quantities). Discounts: 50%, free freight on 10 or more books. Booth: 654.
Firefly Books
Featured from Firefly Books: The Cake Decorator’s Motif Bible by Sheila Lampkin; Best Places to Stay by Shelley-Maree Cassidy; Earth Then and Now by Fred Pearce; Porsche: The Legend 1948 to Today by Giancarlo Reggiani; The Complete Guide to Sports Training by John Sheperd. From Robert Rose Inc.: 2,500 Recipes by Andrew Schloss and Ken Bookman; Fondue Bible by Ilana Simon; Complete Indian Cooking by Suneeta Vasanii; Cookies by Jill Snider; The Baby Care Book by Jeremy Friedman, M.D. and Norman Saunders, M.D. From Whitecap Books: The Complete Superfoods Cookbook by Michael Van Straten; Deconstructing the Dish by David Adley; Washington, D.C.: A Visual Journey by Diane Bebek; Rose Reisman: The Complete Light Kitchen by Rose Reisman. From Boston Mills Press: History’s Top 50 Planes by Dan Patterson and Ron Dick; 100 Unforgettable Canadian Destinations by George Fischer and Noel Hudson; Pan Am Clippers by James Trautman; Lakers by Greg McDonnell; Carve Your Own Totem Pole by Wayne Hill, Jim McKee and Beverly McMullen. Discounts: 50%, free freight on one backlist order (trade accounts). Booth: 4765.
Firelight Press
This first-time exhibitor publishes teen action fantasy series. Featured: Erec Rex series by Kaza Kingsley, including The Dragon’s Eye and The Monsters of Otherness. Drawings: daily, one video iPod. Booth: 208.
First Black Autos
Booth: 217.
First Book
Booth: 1344.
First Books/Inkwater Press
Featured from First Books: Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving To and Living In series, including New York City, 21st Edition by Jack Finnegan, Seattle, 3rd Edition by Maria Christensen, Washington, D.C., 4th Edition by Mike Livingston; Pass the 7 and Pass the 65, both by Robert Walker. From Inkwater Press: Ricky & Mobo by Roscoe Orman; Whispering Wires by Philip Metcalfe; Running the Seven Continents by Clint Morrison; Oscar the Short-Legged Reindeer by Sandy Cereghino; Notes from the “G” Spot by Quentin Cain. Booth: 4968.
First Second Books
Featured: Laika by Nick Abadzis; Robot Dreams by Sara Varoñ; The Black Diamond Detective Agency by Eddie Campbell; Town Boy by Lat; Sardine in Outer Space, Vol. 4 by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann Sfar. Booth: 3535.
R.G. Fischer Verlag/Edition Fischer
Provides author-support services. Featured: selected client titles; prospect materials; catalogues and informational flyers. Booth: 2405.
Fish Stew
Booth: 1827.
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Featured from Fitzhenry&Whiteside: Jakeman by Deborah Ellis; Hanna Bear’s Christmas by Monica Devine, illus. by Sean Cassidy; Recollected Poems 1951–2004 by Daryl Hine. From Robert J. Sawyer Books: Birthstones by Phyllis Gotlieb; A Small and Remarkable Life by Nick DiChario. From Red Deer Press: On Thin Ice by Jamie Bastedo. From Star Ink Books: Polaris: A Celebration of Polar Science, edited by Julie Czerneda, illus. by Jean-Pierre Normand. From Coteau Books: Mud Girl by Alison Acheson. Booth: 644.
5 Continents Editions
This first-time exhibitor publishes high-quality books on art, archaeology, photography and design, with a special focus on African art. Featured: 1001 Paintings at the Louvre by Vincent Pomarède; Hans Hartung by Amnon Barzel and Cristiano Isnardi; Erik Desmazières by Alberto Manguel et al.; Inscribing Meaning by Mary Nooter Roberts et al.; Desiderio da Settignano by Marc Bormand et al. Booth: 4179.
Five Mile Press
Publishes children’s jigsaw-puzzle books; distributes children’s books from Brimax. Featured: Goblins; The Great Masters; U.S.A. Jigsaw Puzzle Book; Great Moments of the World; complete range of children’s books. Booth: 1126.
FixtureXpress
This division of Brodart offers store supplies, services and fixtures. Discounts: 15% on FixtureXpress unit; 50% on freight. Booth: 3513.
Foggy River Books
Booth: 1642.
Folkmanis
Offers almost 250 different hand, glove and finger puppets. Featured: new designs. Discounts: free freight on $500 and more. Booths: 200–204.
Follett Digital Resources
This first-time exhibitor provides publishers with software and services to create and distribute digital products in the educational, library and trade book markets. Featured: software and professional services, including Lycea Educational Platform, LyceaXPress and eBook Distribution. Booth: 2078.
Fondo de Cultura
Economica USA
Booth: 2330.
FonoLibro
Booth: 2331.
Food Editore
Booth: 4747.
Fordham Univ. Press
Celebrating its 100th anniversary. Featured: Voices of My Comrades by Carol A. Kelly; Box Boats by Brian J. Cudahy; A Scholar’s Tale by Geoffrey Hartman; Their Patriotic Duty: The Civil War Letters of the Evans Family of Brown County, Ohio, edited by Robert F. Engs and Corey Brook. Discounts: 50% on 12 or more assorted backlist titles. Booth: 2366.
Foreword Magazine
Booth: 1643.
Forrason Press
Featured: Inside Alzheimer’s by Nancy Pearce. Discounts: 50% plus free freight. Booth: 4029.
Walter Foster Publishing
Offers how-to books and activity kits for art and craft enthusiasts of all ages. Featured: Avatar Drawing Book and Kit; Drawing Dragons Kit; Different Strokes: Pencil Drawing; Watch Me Draw: Curious George’s Everyday Adventures; Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor. Discounts: free freight on orders $300 or more (placed at show); free freight on orders $500 or more (placed prior to show). Booth: 4020.
FotoFolio/Artpost
Booth: 4574.
Foulsham & Co.
Featured: Top Ski and Snowboard Resorts in Europe 2007 by Pat Sharples and Vanessa Webb; A Year and a Day in Magick by Cassandra Eason; Slow Cooking from Around the World by Carolyn Humphries; Easy Soups and Smoothies for Good Health by Sonia Allison. Discounts: 50% plus free freight. Booth: 4029.
4 All Ages
This first-time exhibitor is a single-title children’s book publisher. Featured: The Color Pets by Seth Lehman. Drawings: daily for one signed copy. Discounts: 15% (cover price). Booth: 1707.
Four Way Books
Featured: The Little Book of Guesses by John Gallaher; The Second Person by C. Dale Young; The Geographic Cure by Ellen Dudley; Hams Beneath the Firmament by Terri Ford; Rift by Forrest Hamer. Discounts: 50% on backlist. Booth: 4150.
Fox Chapel Publishing Co.
Featured: Best of Woodworker’s Journal: Cabinets & Storage Solutions by the editors of Woodworker’s Journal; Complete Book of Woodcarving by Everett Ellenwood; Essential Guide to the Steel Square by Ken Horner; Woodworker’s Guide to Sharpening by John F. English; The Illustrated Owl by Denny Rogers. Discounts: 50% on 25 assorted trade backlist titles. Booth: 2721.
Frankfurt Book Fair
The international division of the Frankfurt Book Fair organizes the German Collective Stand at BookExpo America; provides information on services for exhibitors and attendees at Frankfurt, including on-line registration, stands and rights trading (www.book-fair.com). Featured: FBF catalogue; new titles from German publishers. Booth: 2405.
Franklin, Beedle & Assoc.
Publishes science textbooks under Franklin, Beedle & Assoc. and trade paperbacks under its William, James & Co. imprint; carries sideline stationery products such as note cards, blank journals and calendars; acts as distributor for several independent presses. Featured from William, James & Co.: Common Errors in English Usage by Paul Brians; Far from the Madding Gerund by Mark Liberman and Geoffrey Pullum; Traveling Light by Deborah DeWit Marchant; Project Rewire by Judy Daubenmier; Special Plans by Allison Hantschel. From Trillium Press: Something Familiar by Kat Ricker. Booth: 2346.
Franklin Fixtures
Manufactures standard, modified and custom retail display fixtures; offers store planning services. Featured: the FranklinFlex Design System with a range of fixtures. Booth: 4117.
Freddy & Friends
This first-time exhibitor publishes children’s adventure, fairy-tale series. Featured: launching Chronicles of the Blue Moon series, Once Upon a Blue Moon by S.E. Blakeslee; “Freddy” children’s rockers and chairs (limited editions); brand accessories. Discounts: a “Freddy” children’s chair (limited edition) free with purchase of 20 books. Booth: 737.
Freedom Press
Featured: The Green Foods Bible by David Sandoval; Living Green by Greg Horn; Toxic Bedrooms by Walter Bader; Patient Heal Thyself by Jordan Rubin; Dr. Katz’s Guide to Prostate Health by Aaron Katz. Drawings: business-card drop off, enter to win 25 books. Discounts: 50%. Booths: 3776, 3777.
Freelancepermissions.com
Specializes in copyright research, permissions and negotiation for all forms of media. Featured: RightsDirect (Web-based searchable database). Booth: 2942.
Free Spirit Publishing
Featured: Dude, That’s Rude! by Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick; Pacifiers Are Not Forever by Elizabeth Verdick, illus. by Marieka Heinlen; Be the Boss of Your Body by Timothy Culbert, M.D. and Rebecca Kajander; Ready to Rock Kids (music CDs/activity book) by Dr. Mac and Friends. Giveaways: Ready to Rock Kids (CD samples). Discounts: extra 5%, free freight. Booths: 832, 834.
Freeway Guides
This first-time exhibitor offers a CD/podcast personal-development series for commuters. Featured: The Freeway Guides series: ...to Public Speaking by Susan Leahy; ...to Personal Finance by Peter Bielagus; ...to Planning Your Unique Wedding by Randie Pellegrini; ...to Wine by Robin Stark; ...to Retiring Right by Jim Selman. Booth: 1832.
Freight Management Systems
Booth: 5026.
Friends of Libraries USA/Center for the Book
Booth: 1313.
Fulcrum Publishing
Featured: A Man You Could Love by John Callahan; On the ‘‘Clean Road’’ Again by Willie Nelson; The Gonzo Way by Anita Thompson; Stop Global Warming by Laurie David; Brothers on the Bashkaus by Eugene Buchanan. Giveaways: Bio-Willie and Gonzo buttons; lifejacket key chains; posters; bookmarks; stickers; signed galleys; books. Drawings: win book package each day. Discounts: next level, free freight. Booth: 2938.
Full Court Press
Booth: 1133.
Funtastic
This Australian children’s product marketing and distribution company offers a wide range of products across major licenses and original brands such as Disney and Barbie. Featured: co-printing and distribution opportunities for international partners on licensed products; range of original titles available for co-edition and license. Booth: 323.
Fun Tunes for Kids
Booth: 206.
Fwrap
Booth: 1515.
