CIROBE WRAP-UP

CIROBE, the Chicago International Remainder and Overstock Book Exposition, the largest and oldest of the bargain book expositions, has just completed its 18th successful year.  Much has changed over the years including the advent of 'breakout rooms' open prior to and during show hours and the "Congress Pre-Show" --- a competing event one block away from CIROBE.

Chelsea Nash, show coordinator, said they were very pleased with the show. "I was pleased overall with the show. We did see a drop in attendance, about 15%, but considering the economic climate we felt that was better than expected.  Friday morning was humming and it took me over 45 minutes to close the show floor on Friday night, which is always a good sign. Our Japanese and African attendance was better than 2007 and even though the dollar was stronger than the previous year we still kept our international numbers up to about 30%." 

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