The Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing (also known as "indie" book publishing), and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession.
We sponsor the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and are creating an online community for independent book publishing professionals including publishers, authors, and other publishing professionals and supporters of the indie book publishing industry.
FOREIGN RIGHTS PROGRAM FOR AWARD-WINNING BOOKS. Industry veteran Bob Erdmann and his foreign rights publishing consultancy Columbine Communications & Publications is calling for submissions of Award-Winning nonfiction titles to be considered for its 2012-2013 Foreign Rights Program. The promotion will reach out to foreign publishers worldwide who are interested in award winning books in business, psychology/self-help, parenting, health, education and other nonfiction subjects. Bob is a past two-term president of Independent Book Publishers Association (formerly PMA). Columbine is his highly esteemed foreign rights publishing consultancy representing more than 200 North American nonfiction authors and publishers. For more information contact Bob Erdmann at: bob@bob-erdmann.com, Ph: 209/586-1566. www.columbinecommunications.com
