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Book Signings?

DanielYaw_Jr_ — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:50:26 GMT

This will be my first time at the UC. I have read on Wikipedia that there have been book signings at this event. Does anyone know if they will be doing book signings this year at the UC? It would be great to have Jack Dangermond sign one of his books.

Re: Book Signings?

ChrisSergent — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:15:28 GMT

I'm not sure if there is a book signing, but Jack is very approachable and excited for those that are enthusiastic about GIS so I believe he would be very glad to sign your book.

Re: Book Signings?

ChrisDonohue__GISP — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:02:09 GMT

I don't recall any book signings during the several times I've been to the Conference, but that may be due to the mind-boggling amount of activities going on.

I agree with Chris Sergent - Jack is a very down-to-earth guy. He's not your typical corporate executive type. He's busy, but if you can grab him, he is very approachable and enthusiastic.

Chris Donohue, GISP

Re: Book Signings?

KenBuja — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:48:49 GMT

There have been book signings by the Plenary keynote speakers that took place during the Map Gallery.

Re: Book Signings?

SteveCole — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:39:23 GMT

There have been book signings in the UC Store during the conference as well. Dr Cynthia Brewer comes to mind when her first cartography book via ESRI Press came out a few years back.

Re: Book Signings?

MelitaKennedy — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:43:38 GMT

I've sent a note to someone who I think is involved in the bookstore and should know about any signings. If I hear anything, I'll post it.

Melita

Re: Book Signings?

ChrisSergent — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:45:50 GMT

Just an additional FYI, you may want to check this tweet: Jim Barry on Twitter: "@ChrisSergent @EsriUC none that i know of; bet Jack would sign a book if you met him anywhere at …

Re: Book Signings?

KarenRichardson — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:44:28 GMT

There will indeed be a book signing at the Esri UC! Two books will be offered for sale and signing during the Map Gallery Reception: National Geographic's The Concise Atlas and The Beginner’s Atlas.

They will be available from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and signed by Gary Knell in the National Geographic Society’s special display area, where they are celebrating 100 Years of National Geographic Maps: The Art and Science of Place.

I'll post more information soon, but didn't want to keep all of you waiting. Can't wait to see everyone at the UC!

Re: Book Signings?

MelitaKennedy — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:45:42 GMT

The word is that there are no signings in the store this year.

There will be a special signing in the Sail Pavilion/Map Gallery on Monday afternoon between 4 and 5 p.m. by Gary Knell (keynote speaker), president and CEO of the National Geographic Society. You'll be able to purchase a copy of the National Geographic Concise or Children's Atlases.

There will be a blog post about it with more details.

However, if you have any books that include an Esri author like Margaret Maher's Lining up data in ArcGIS. Chances are they'll be at UC and would be happy to sign a book. I know Margaret will be there Tues - Thurs, and mostly working in the Technical Support area. For others, you could ask the information desk there for the person's schedule, or email me and I'll tell you whether they'll be at the conference at all (mkennedy at esri).

Melita