Rights & Licensing at BookExpo America BookExpo America (BEA) is one of the leading book fairs in the world as a venue where Literary Rights are bought or sold. Is the International Rights Center right for you? Listen here for an audio explanation.

The United States is the biggest book market in the world - with a volume of $35 billion US dollars, exceeding the total market volume of the next four countries put together. It is this volume of business that is represented by more than 2,000 publishers, of which 800 are unique to BookExpo America, making it such an exclusive opportunity.

Publishers, agents, scouts, screen agents, producers and other rights professional make BEA a must attend event for anyone involved in the publishing or entertainment industry.

Rights activity happens throughout BEA – on the show floor, in private meeting rooms or in the International Rights Center. Most rights activity occurs through pre-set appointments between publishers and agents, producers, screen agents, etc.

International Rights Center 2008

Center Hours:
Friday, May 30, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 1, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

IRC Membership Package Options

• AAR & AAA Members will receive a 20% discount on all membership options.
• Companies can mix and match as many of the individual packages as they require to meet their specific needs.
• Package A: 1 Member, 1 table, 4 chairs, directory listing*
• Package B: 3 Members, 1 table, 4 chairs, directory listing*
• Package C: 6 Members, 2 tables, 8 chairs, directory listing*

*Directory listings guaranteed if application received by March 27, 2008

Choose the package or combination of packages that meets your needs and fax the completed application to reserve your membership. Pricing is detailed on the 2008 Application Form.

"The Rights Center at BEA was well organized with everything you needed close by - fax, internet, meeting rooms, refreshments, etc." Gaia Books, London, UK

The International Rights Center features over 200 tables.

THE INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS CENTER: Get additional information here. The International Rights Center is co-sponsored by The Association of Authors' Representative (AAR).  Download the 2008 Application Form. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this form. This may take a moment to download.

If you would like to reserve a table in the International Rights Center, or have a question about participating: Contact Mike Carlucci at +1-203-840-5625.