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Book Passage founder and president,
Elaine Petrocelli
had the goal of creating the best possible bookstore for the
people of Marin County when she started in the book business
in 1976. She and her husband/partner, Bill Petrocelli, have
been innovators in bringing the world’s finest authors to
the Bay Area. Presidents and prelates, network anchors,
Nobel Prize-winners and first time novelists have all been
part of the thousands of authors who have spoken at Book
Passage. Currently averaging more than 700 author events per
year between both the Marin County and San Francisco stores,
they cover every conceivable subject, with events for people
of all ages and interests.
Book Passage also created a unique program of in-store
classes designed for people who want to learn more about
writing and the book business. Book Passage also hosts three
annual writing conferences, which have gained a world-wide
reputation, drawing faculty and students from as far away as
Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Brunei. In addition, the sale of
rare and used books help support the programs of “Hospice by
the Bay”.
Elaine Petrocelli was named 1997 Bookseller of the Year by
Publishers Weekly Magazine. She and her staff continue to
pride themselves on their personalized service and their
knowledge of books and the book business. |
