Celina (Cindy) Spiegel is a senior vice president at Random House and publisher of the imprint Spiegel & Grau. Among her bestsellers are The Kite Runner, My Promised Land, and The Russian Debutante’s Handbook. View the Spiegel & Grau blog at spiegelandgrau.tumblr.com/
“The CUNY Publishing Institute is an amazing opportunity for those who are serious about making a difference in publishing to learn from some of the most innovative, savvy, and engaging entrepreneurs in the business. Plus, you’ll make valuable connections that pay dividends for a long, long time.” – Ross Ufberg, cofounder, New Vessel Press
“John Oakes corrals the best and brightest from the New York publishing scene to provide a terrific crash course in book business basics. I learned a tremendous amount in just one week.” – Michael Z. Wise, cofounder, New Vessel Press.
“I was steeped in grim predictions about the future of publishing and journalism, and the CUNY Publishing Institute — with its remarkable assortment of speakers, and John Oakes’ infectious enthusiasm — lifted me out of that despair. The Institute offers a different take on the future, and restores your faith in this valuable work and the people who are doing it.” – Joyce Hinnefeld, author of In Hovering Flight and Stranger Here Below.
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