"Upbeat" start to Bologna Book Fair

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 29/03/2011 - 08:51 Busy schedules and a strong presence from US publishers in an "upbeat" mood were reported on the first day of the Bologna Book Fair. Hodder Children's Books publishing director Anne McNeil said the fair was busier than it had been in the last two years: "There's a sense people are out in force and there's a willingness to trade." But there were cancellations from publishers and agents from Japan, still dealing with the effects of the country's devastating earthquake. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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