From Page to Screen: Multimedia Storytelling and the Future of Reading

The rise of smartphones and tablets presents a fascinating, perplexing challenge for reading and for books. All at once, the book moves from the printed page to a screen — placing it next to every, and all, other media. How well will the book get along with its new neighbors? Panelists: Andrew Albanese, senior writer and features editor at Publishers Weekly; novelist, playwright, journalist and lecturer at University of Miami’s School of Communication, Rafael A. Lima; and Kristen McLean, Director of New Business Development at Nielsen Book. Moderator: Christopher Kenneally, Director, Business Development for the Copyright Clearance Center.