Samson joined Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 2003 after 12 years working for Little, Brown. He will be speaking on "The Printed Word" and linking his anecdotes of working with celebrities to the new challenges for publishers in the digital age.

Tickets for the London-based luncheon, which will be held at Stationers’ Hall, cost £90, which includes a three-course meal, and can be reserved by calling Alison Braganza at The Printing Charity on 01293 649366 or emailing Alison@theprintingcharity.org.uk.

The Printing Charity, which is also known as the Printers’ Charitable Corporation, was set up in 1827. People may be eligible for support if they have a minimum of five years’ service in printing, publishing, the graphic arts or allied trades.