“Whatever is to become of books?”, the London Design Festival 2011 event on which Story Of Books is based on, was a non-profit event.
It was made possible through the support of University College London (UCL)’s Department of Anthropology, publishers, academic bodies, sponsorship by companies such as Paul Wayne Gregory Chocolates and Nestlé, and through the ticket sales which covered the cost of travel tickets and food (and we made sure everyone was fed and watered).
More importantly, it was supported by fellow tech and design enthusiasts, members of the Sojournposse collective, and postgrad researchers of Msc Digital Anthropology and Medical Anthropology, UCL. Entry fees and marketing costs were sponsored in cash and kind by Sojournposse Purpose.
Our aim is not only to present the ‘market-driven’ findings, but also other more ‘social’ findings and also ground-breaking (but small) innovations by designers, students and academics that are just as relevant to the development of modern book publishing. The Story of Books is the platform to showcase these independent and emerging talents.
Opportunities for universities and colleges
Your chance to highlight your programmes and research talents to the design, technology and publishing communities by offering us a venue and/or representatives to present at our event.
Opportunities for publishers, corporate and SME sponsors
Looking for something for your corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme? Then consider us. You get brand visibility, exchange of knowledge and ideas, and hopefully discover a crop of talents for your organisations.
Opportunities for volunteers
Mavericks, get your talent spotted at The London Design Festival – and beyond. Organise with us, curate with us and present your latest innovations at our event.
Please support us.
For a media pack, please contact info@sojournposse.com.
