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How to Create Fantasies and Win Accolades: A Practical Guide to Planning Special Events
by Doug Matthews
253 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-0968; ISBN 1-4251-2802-5; US$40.00, C$40.00, EUR30.00, £20.00
Full of detailed explanations, sample contracts, checklists, forms, and technical glossaries, in 7 x 10 soft cover format, this is a must-have addition to any library of special event publications!
About the Book
Aimed at novice to mid-career event planners, this is the most up-to-date and in-depth book on special events ever, by acclaimed special event producer and speaker Doug Matthews, published in October 2003. This book is an essential reference and must-have addition to the library of any company, association, non-profit organization or individual who ever needs to know the details of planning a special event, no matter what size.
- Features of This Book
- Laid out in easy-to-use, soft cover format
- Treats the event planning process as a logical series of phases and leads the reader through the process in an easily understandable manner
- Contains extensive checklists for every event phase
- Contains sample client and supplier contracts that can be copied and used or modified by reader
- Contains extensive technical glossaries of Lighting, Audio, Visual Presentation Technology, Catering, and Production Management
- Benefits of This Book
- Logical and easy to read - does not waste time in getting to the "meat"
- Planners will quickly gain knowledge because of the depth of detail compared to other books on the subject, particularly in the technical aspects of event planning
- Real checklists and real sample forms are in formats that can be copied and modified for use, saving time and money on research
- Considers event planning in the reality of a post-9/11 world with cautions about current industry concerns and problems
- So practical that planners will want to literally carry it to all events
- Delivers exceptional value for the price.
Reviews
Testimonials. These have been given over the course of a few years of already having this book in print.
"WOW! Congratulations on your new book. I must tell you this is by far the most comprehensive and well laid out industry resource book I have seen. Congratulations on your success. We can't wait for the master's edition!"
Ms. Stacy Wyatt Managing Editor,
Canadian Event Perspective Magazine"Doug Matthews has done a first class job of getting down to the specifics of planning events and he provides a wealth of glossaries, tables, and useful forms. It is obvious that his extensive experience has served him well and all who acquire the book will benefit immensely from this. The book is an excellent reference and workbook for anyone already in, or planning to enter, the industry. I commend it to novices and experienced practitioners alike."
Mr. Darcy Rezac
Managing Director, Vancouver Board of Trade, Vancouver, BC Canada"Over 40 years of experience and success. You just can't be lucky for 40 years. You must have substance and Pacific Show Productions in the person of Doug Matthews, does."
Dr. Peter Legge, LL.D (Hon.)
CEO, Canada Wide Magazines & Communications Ltd."How to Create Fantasies and Win Accolades: A Practical Guide to Planning Special Events, is exactly what the title says it is - a practical guide. As an instructor with the Event Management Certificate Program at Mount Royal College I am constantly reminded of the scope and breadth of the special event industry in Canada. Many students are currently involved in planning events within their companies, their social circles, and their volunteer commitments, all with varying degrees of skill and experience. I frequently recommend your book as the resource of choice for anyone interested in expanding their skill base."
Ms. Charlene Roth-Diddams, CSEM
Instructor, Mt. Royal College, Calgary, AB Canada"I just wanted to send over a big thank you for your new book on Special Event production. Not only did the book save my life in my current job at least five times in the first two days after receiving it, it also helped me to land a great new job coordinating special events. The best news is that my salary doubled! I really appreciated the information in the book - it really condensed and organized many of the small details which were scattered throughout my brain into a clear and cohesive picture of the special event coordination process."
Unsolicited letter from a Vancouver, BC-based special event producer
About the Author
Doug holds a Master's degree in Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada and spent 22 years in the Canadian Forces as an aeronautical engineer. He began a second career in the entertainment industry in 1985 with the company he has recently sold, Pacific Show Productions, producing special events and entertainment shows for the corporate market. Over the course of 19 years, he has produced both private and public events in many different locales. Some examples have included: original musical theatre productions in the historic gold rush town of Barkerville, BC; the 2000 First Night celebrations for Vancouver with over 21,000 attendees; the annual Leo Awards for indigenous British Columbia film and television; and four entertainment show tours for the Canadian Forces to the Arctic, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Egypt and Israel. Doug's company has been regularly nominated for special event awards in both Canada and the United States and he is a respected speaker at special event conventions and community colleges in the areas of entertainment, creativity, and event production management. He is also the past president and a member of the Advisory Board of an international consortium of special event production companies called TEAM Net.
