Costs & stand packages

There are two main types of stand types on sale at The London Book Fair :

  • Space only will book you a slot on our floorplan but will not include a stand. You will need to erect your own stand within you reserved space.
  • Shell Scheme is our selection of stand build packages to get you up and running at the show.
  • Space only

    £273 + VAT per sqm

    Late booking rate of £279 + VAT per sqm from 19th December 2011

    SmartSpace can help - if you take a space only stand of 12sqm or more, the SmartSpace team can help you with a stand design tailored to your needs. Find out more here...

    Shell Scheme

    £323 + VAT per sqm

    Late booking rate of £329 + VAT per sqm from 19th December 2011

    Includes: Shell Scheme walls, Fascia name board (standard colour), Ceiling grid, Venue carpet (standard colour) and Stand number board.

  • SmartSpace

    £175 + VAT per sqm

    Late booking rate of £189 + VAT per sqm from 19th December 2011

    For exhibitors with stands larger than 12sqm, SmartSpace can maximise your presence with a bespoke stand design package.

    Includes: Walls up to 4m high (1.5m higher than Shell Scheme), A choice of Carpet and Facia Colours, Lighting and Graphic Printing.

    Find out more


    Alternative furniture package options

    In addition to shell scheme we have a variety of excellent value furniture packages available to furnish your stand.

    Find out more

  • Showcase your speciality

    The London Book Fair showfloor is determined by product categories to help the visitor navigate their way around the publishing industry by their own personal interest. 

    Sections of the show are:
    Art, Architecture & Design Publishing, Academic/ELT/STM Publishing, Children's and Young Adult Publishing, Comic & Graphic Novels, Digital, General Trade Publishing, Heritage Publishing, Travel Publishing & Maps, Publishing Solutions, Remainders & Promotional and Retail Solutions.

    Market Focus Exhibiting Opportunities

    This year the spotlight will be on China as The London Book Fiar Market Focus 2012. This is a key opportunitiy for the Chinese publishing industry to take the international publishing stage.

    Find out more here or contact Amy Webster, International Key Accounts Manager

    Digital Zone Exhibiting Opportunities

    From digital pods to space only stands, the Digital Zone is an ideal place to launch your digital solution to the publishing community. 

    Find out more here or contact Broma Patel, Digital Sales Manager

  • Book your stand

    For more information on exhibiting at The London Book Fair, or to book your stand contact +44 (0) 20 8271 2124 or email lbfadmin@reedexpo.co.uk.

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