International Rights Center

IRC If you're in the business of buying or selling rights, the International Rights Center (IRC) at BookExpo America (BEA) is the place to be. Publishers, agents, scouts, and editors from around the world attend, giving you access to the right contacts.

Reserving a Table at the IRC
Reaching Agents during BEA

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AAR

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Reserving a Table at the IRC

The IRC at BEA is a cost-effective and convenient way to conduct rights business. Reserved exclusively for use by its members, the IRC admits other parties by appointment only.

The IRC at BEA features more than 200 tables.

Membership Package Options

Packages for AAR/AAA members
Association of Author Representatives (US based) & Association of Author Agents (UK based)
- 1 Table (1 badge): $550
- 2 Tables(Up to 4 badges): $1000
Packages for Agents, Scouts & Exhibiting Publishers
Association of Author Representatives (US based) & Association of Author Agents (UK based)
- 1 Table (1 badge): $660
- 2 Tables(Up to 4 badges): $1200
Packages for Non-Exhibiting Publishers
Association of Author Representatives (US based) & Association of Author Agents (UK based)
- 1 Table (1 badge): $1000
- 2 Tables(Up to 4 badges): $1500

*Directory listings guaranteed if application received by March 2013

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If you would like to reserve a table in the International Rights Center at BEA, or have a question about participating, contact Marni Golden Vinci at mvinci@reedexpo.com or +1-203-840-5330.

Sponsored by
AAR

Media Sponsor

Reaching Agents during BEA

The International Rights Center is a key area of the show where a wide range of Literary Agents are based.

Please be aware that the majority of these agents will already have a full schedule of meetings. Although there are exceptions, the IRC is generally not the environment to approach agents to represent you and your book. The IRC is predominantly used by agents to sell rights to books for authors they already represent.

If you are looking for an agent to represent you we advise you follow these steps before the show:

Find out which agencies to approach—some specialize in certain areas such as romance, crime, etc.
Before sending your manuscript find out how best to submit your work to each agency (ie. a synopsis, a chapter, etc.) as different agencies may have different processes
Contact the agencies directly to pre-arrange an appointment at BEA

The online exhibitor directory and the official printed directory (available on-site) will give you the names of the agencies who will be at BEA 2013. By request of the agencies, we are unable to give contact details unless they have specified otherwise.

*Please note that there is no entry into the IRC without an appointment and by checking Add to My BEA Show Planner does not guarantee appointments and/or meetings with agents.