Feminist fiction drives big money at London book fair

Fierce bidding wars between publishers saw several big deals happen for politically charged novels at this year’s fair, as new books from Jeanette Winterson and Caitlin Moran were also revealed• What will you be reading next year? A roundup of London book fairFrom a distance, the only thing that separates Donald Trump from the fake-tan smeared impersonator posing at London book fair is that this one is holding a book. The Trump-a-like has been brought in by Penguin Random House to promote The President Is Missing, a thriller co-written by James Patterson and former US president Bill Clinton. Holding up a fake copy of the book – it isn’t due until June – in the middle of a fake Oval Office (complete with Russian dolls on the table and Diet Coke in the drinks globe), the similarities between Trump and his doppelganger stop at pout and paunch alone; everyone is pleased to see him, and stretch for selfies.Clinton and Patterson’s thriller is possibly the starriest book at the fair, despite being announced months ago. But this publicity stunt is emblematic of the cash and publicity pizazz on display at London book fair each year. A lot of what we end up reading coming through the fair 18 months before, to be snapped up by publishers and eyed by film and TV studios for possible adaptations. And Trump-a-like aside, it seems politics was never far away from anyone’s mind this year, with many of the biggest deals going to feminist fiction: novels starring female leads, navigating... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2018-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At London Book Fair: A Busy, Upbeat Opening Day

The 2024 industry-facing London Book Fair opened on March 12 with busy, boisterous trade-meeting energy and a new emphasis on programming. The post At London Book Fair: A Busy, Upbeat Opening Day appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair 2024: Program Highlights for Thursday

You made it! Welcome to Day Three of the London Book Fair. There are still plenty of panels on the docket for today at this year's Seminar Program. Here are our recommendations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2024: Program Highlights for Wednesday

Welcome to Day Two of the London Book Fair. If you still need to decide between the more than 150 panels and discussions available on tap for this year's Seminar Program, we've got some suggestions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Italy at London Book Fair: 28 Publishers and Agents

In its guest of honor year at Frankfurter Buchmesse, the Italian market arrives at the 2024 London Book Fair with a large delegation. The post Italy at London Book Fair: 28 Publishers and Agents appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At London Book Fair: Mapping 192 Audio Sales Channels

Subscription leads business models—some of them 'hybrid subscription— in sales channels that Dosdoce will report on at London Book Fair. The post At London Book Fair: Mapping 192 Audio Sales Channels appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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As London Book Fair Opens, Morrow Signs Scobie and Benway's 'Royal' Collaboration

'Royal Spin' is the inaugural collaboration between Omid Scobie, an authoritative voice on the British Royal Family, and National Book Award–winning YA author Robin Benway. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2024: Program Highlights for Tuesday

Welcome to Day One of the London Book Fair. If you need to choose which of the more than 150 panels and discussions offered by this year's Seminar Program you'll be checking out today, look no further. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Rights Edition: London Book Fair’s Rights Center: 500+ Tables

The International Rights Center at London Book Fair is 'slightly' bigger than last year, and returns to ground floor for 2024. The post Rights Edition: London Book Fair’s Rights Center: 500+ Tables appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair 2024

Join us at this year's London Book Fair, taking place 12-14 March at London Olympia. Stop by the International Welcome Point hosted by British Council, stand 2C120, or come along to our event to meet the team and hear more about a forthcoming research report into publishing in Sub-Saharan... Continue reading at British Council global

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London Book Fair 2024: Program Highlights

PW offers a selection of the more than 150 panels and discussions featured on tap in the fair’s Seminar Program, including sessions on AI, Audiobooks, BookTok, DEI, and the Freedom to Read and Publish. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2024: Setting the Agenda

The London Book Fair embraces its new status as the first major publishing event of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair: Main Stage Programming Announcements

New additions to the upcoming London Book Fair's Main Stage lineup include Michael Sheen, Julie Smith, and Steven Bartlett. The post London Book Fair: Main Stage Programming Announcements appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At London Book Fair: International Publishers Association Perspectives

During London Book Fair in March, the IPA will contribute to programming and hold various membership meetings on the sidelines. The post At London Book Fair: International Publishers Association Perspectives appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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UK: The Research and Scholarly Forum: London Book Fair, March 14

The 'Research and Scholarly Forum' at London Book Fair will look at AI, open access, and academic publishing policy. The post UK: The Research and Scholarly Forum: London Book Fair, March 14 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair Names Its 2024 Charities of the Year

London Book Fair this year has chosen two charities: Book Aid International and the home market's National Literacy Trust. The post London Book Fair Names Its 2024 Charities of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair 2024: Main Stage Keynote Sessions

Speakers announced for the March 12 to 14 London Book Fair include Jonathan Karp, Dan Conway, Karine Pansa, Maria Pallante, and more. The post London Book Fair 2024: Main Stage Keynote Sessions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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UK: London Book Fair Names Its 2024 ‘Authors of the Day’

London Book Fair names the four author and illustrator talents chosen to be highlighted in in March at the UK's leading trade show. The post UK: London Book Fair Names Its 2024 ‘Authors of the Day’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding

Describing an 'inward-looking atmosphere,' panelists at London Book Fair explored the funding impact of Brexit on the literature market. The post At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Meals and deals: five biggest trends from London book fair 2023

There was lots to digest this year, including cookery books from social media stars, a climate change book from London mayor Sadiq Khan, and some big debut novels to look forward toOver the course of three days in London, thousands of editors, publishers and agents, among others, decide what... Continue reading at The Guardian

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London Book Fair: 30,000 Visitors, Many Rights Deals

In 2023, the London Book Fair reports more than 30,000 visitors and a long list of rights deals, which were reported to fair organizers. The post London Book Fair: 30,000 Visitors, Many Rights Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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