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 Africa.Event: New Trends in Publishing in Sub-Saharan AfricaTuesday 12 March 2024 | 12.00-12.45Olympia, International Markets Theatre (3E12)In advance of the publication of the British Council’s landmark research into the publishing sectors in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe, researchers Anietie Isong (Nigeria), Maggie Chideme (Zimbabwe) and Rachael South (UK) will share some of the findings. They will explore opportunities for further collaboration between global publishers and their counterparts in Sub-Saharan Africa including independent publishing (business models, size of presses), innovations (digital adoption, new market strategies) and grassroots initiatives (reading centres, community libraries). There will also be ample opportunity for the audience to ask the researchers questions.About the researchThis in-depth research into the trade publishing and literature sectors in six key countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe) will provide market insights and focus on innovative practice and the conditions for resilience in the sector. The research will provide a comprehensive, accurate overview of the trade... Continue reading at 'British Council global'
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The 2025 book trade jamboree featured a bonanza of heart-shaped fiction, celebrity memoirs, and some vexed discussion about festival finances and children’s readingContentious classics, book-to-screen adaptations and the future of festival funding were some of the hottest topics at this week’s... Continue reading at The Guardian
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The 2025 Carnegie Medals bring forward much-needed books themed on youth and masculinity, now in the program’s shortlists. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Winners To Be Named June 19 nnounced at a panel event at London Book Fair on the trade show’s frenetic first day,... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The 2025 London Book Fair drew 'around 30,000' attendees and a 10-percent boost in rights-center table sales. The post London Book Fair Reports ‘Around 30,000’ Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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In a presentation at the London Book Fair, a BookScan analyst said that many of the trends that led to a small sales increase in 2024—including BookTok and Bibles—remain in place in 2025. Also among those factors is the idea of "bibliotherapy," the use of literature to help people improve their... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Estonia will serve as Guest of Honor at the 2025 Bologna Children’s Book Fair, marking the Baltic nation’s first time in this prominent role at the world’s largest children’s publishing event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, scheduled from March 31 to April 3, will once again bring the book world to Italy as it continues to grow beyond its traditional remit focused on children’s books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The Icelandic division of Storytel is introducing a new media center, a platform provided by Sweden's Clipsource. The post Audiobooks During London Book Fair: Storytel Iceland Opens a Media Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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A seasoned screenwriter, Liu Zhenyun says his characters 'chat with me' when he adapts his novels to film. The post London Book Fair: China’s Liu Zhenyun on Books to Film appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Today: Two transatlantic CEOS, James Daunt and David Shelley, keynote at London Book Fair. The post James Daunt and David Shelley Head for LBF appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The United Kingdom’s Publishers Association has a survey describing the good reputation of the UK’s books. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Reputational Value t’s already being cheered for its “Great Copyright Heist” description of the UK government’s AI “opt-out proposal”... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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It’s one of the busiest weeks for dealmaking on the book business calendar. We’re keeping track of the big book deals you need to know about while out exploring the show floor—so you don’t have to. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Adam Ridgway on Tuesday opens his first London Book Fair as its director: 'A phenomenal event.' The post London Book Fair’s Adam Ridgway: ‘There’s a Lot To Learn’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Dr. Seema Jilani on the hypocrisy of Western liberal institutions and why “nothing could have prepared me for a Gaza emergency room.” | Lit Hub Politics Julie Zigoris chronicles how the San Francisco Rare Book Fair showcased the resilience of booksellers in the wake of the LA wildfires. | Lit... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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The weather at San Francisco’s Rare Book Fair the first weekend of February was the sort that Angelenos had been hoping for in the previous weeks: a light, constant drizzle. The rain didn’t keep literary treasure hunters away, and organizers reported the largest ever attendance with more than... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Richard Charkin looks ahead to 'magic bullets' that may be offered to the book business at London Book Fair. The post Richard Charkin: Approaching London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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