Disappointment but also some relief as 'inevitable' LBF cancellation is confirmed

The book trade has expressed disappointment at the cancellation of the London Book Fair but accepted that it was the right call, as the UK works on containment of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Self-publishing, agency lead LBF debate

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Pop Up Private Club Adds Glamor to the LBF Agents Center

London's famous Ivy Restaurant is running at pop-up version of its private club, complete with champagne and catering, at the Rights Centre at the London Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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More Rebus confirmed from Rankin

Author Ian Rankin has confirmed that his new novel will again feature series character John Rebus... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Harris, Mosse and ABBA among pre-LBF deals

New deals for Joanne Harris and Kate Mosse have been sealed just ahead of the London Book Fair.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unpublished writer wins Historical Novel Society award, heads to LBF

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Allen Lane confirms Thatcher biog details

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is the Turkish Program at LBF Inclusive Enough of Minorities?

Oxford professor Dr. Laurent Mignon notes that while the Turkish program at the London Book Fair is laudable, it still lacks representation of some key minority languages. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PublishNews Brazil: Breakfast at LBF, Int’l Authors to Attend Rio Fair

Publishing news from Brazil: The London Book Fair will host a networking breakfast for those interested in Brazil, numerous international authors confirmed for Rio's book fair, and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Non-fiction appeals before opening of LBF

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Choc Lit signs two ahead of LBF

Choc Lit has acquired two new novels, Angela Britnell's The Way to a Hero's Heart and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Holroyd: PLR move 'both relief and irritation'

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BA 'disappointed' by Osborne's silence on business rates

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EC confirms crackdown on ebook VAT

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More store closures confirmed at HMV

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Neil Gaiman to speak at LBF

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Closures and cancellations as snow hits trade

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Shafak to be LBF Author of the Day

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Barnes & Noble says holiday sales disappointing, Nook has new investor

Bookstore chain Barnes & Noble said Friday its holiday sales look disappointing and that publisher Pearson Plc took a 5% stake in its Nook e-reader business. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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