They also provide a convenient forum for members to exchange information among themselves. Each year, the ABPA hosts a cocktail party for editors and publishers who acquire packaged books. Held in the historic National Art Club on Gramercy Park, this soir e provides a particularly valuable opportunity to develop personal contacts that may lead to publishing agreements. This year's party will be held on May 15, 2001. Workshops The ABPA arranges one or two-hour, informal workshops on topics of prectical interest to members and other publishing professional.
Topics covered include contracts, proposals, photo research and the like.