26letters is the publisher of the newly released, Sempé in New York. Today, publisher Albert Bisi, manned the table at the American Booksellers Association Midwinter Institute. Paying him a visit is none other than Cardinal Publishers Group president, Tom Doherty (not pictured), and Director of Operations, Adriane Doherty. 
A Peek Inside the Book Industry
This is the 19th annual American Booksellers Association Winter Institute, also called ABA. This year it was held in Cincinnati, Ohio. This book industry conference has all types of activities for attendees. There are publisher parties, educational programs for independent bookstores, keynote talks, meet and greets with authors. Over 900 booksellers, international booksellers, authors, and publishing professionals, like Albert Bisi, gather at the institute.
A Little About Sempé in New York
Sempé in New York covers Jean-Jacques Sempé’s entire collection of The New Yorker’s covers. In this book you will discover many unpublished drawings that are available for the first time. Jean-Jacques Sempé also offers a long interview telling how he meandered through New York City looking high and low for inspiration, and he certainly found it. He also reveals how and at what time he discovered The New Yorker magazine.
Sempé’s drawings are made of little more than nothing. They disclose the hidden essence of the people and places and the richness of their detail. They show-off the wonders of living in such an exceptional city as New York.
Through his eyes the reader sees the large crowds and the smaller ones. A person can almost hear the jazzmen playing, and find refuge in the silent rooms. One would be awed at the skyscrapers and the loneliness found in a crowded park. He captured New York City’s life, places, and activities. Sempé in New York is a must read for those who love the Big Apple and those who love art.
A Little About Jean-Jacques Sempé
He is more often known as J.J., and was born August 17, 1932. He became a French cartoonist and is known for his poster-like illustrations that were typically drawn from a high or a distant vantage point. His drawings detailed cities or country sides. He created covers for The New Yorker magazine for decades. He passed away on August 11, 2022.
A Little About Cardinal Publishers Group
If you would like to see what other books are available through Cardinal Publishers Group, you can take a look through our shop. From fiction to fitness, true crime to travel have a look at what we
have. If you have any questions, you can contact us here or give us a call at 317-352-8200.
Cardinal Publishers Group has a mission to help independent presses connect between content and reader, and we have been doing this since 2000.