An overview of UK Publishing -in association with the Publishers Association
UK Publishing show reel- footage from the London Book Fair 2009
The Publishers Association and The London Book Fair have created a book fair partnership designed to deliver a stronger UK book brand presence at the major international book fairs.
To facilitate the promotion of the UK book brand overseas, UK Publishing is offering exhibiting opportunities at Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Bologna, Book Expo America, Cape Town and Delhi Book Fairs. The aim is to increase the export of English language books, to promote rights opportunities and to demonstrate the strength and breadth of the UK publishing industry.
Opportunities to join the collectives are open to all publishers, from small to large and other UK associations are welcome to participate. For more information or to request a stand please contact Emma Lowe at The London Book Fair via email emma.lowe@reedexpo.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 8910 7197.
BookExpo America
May 28th – 31st 2009
BEA is taking place this year in New York, May 28th – 31st, the premier event for the North American publishing industry.
The UK Publishing stand will this year offer stands in 100sq ft and 150sqft multiples. Stand prices start from £3,695 + admin fee and are available for PA and non-PA members.
Also at BEA : New Title Showcase
We have negotiated a special rate for UK companies who would like to display some of their titles in the NEW TITLE SHOWCASE at this year’s BEA. Whether or not you are already exhibiting at the fair, you can take part in this exhibition, which is in the main foyer of the Jacob Javits Centre. All books are displayed face out, are listed in the New Title Showcase catalogue and will have an online listing in a searchable database.
The 4th Cape Town Book Fair is being held at the Cape Town Convention Centre from the 13th – 16th June. In a recent article written by Jessica Hadley Grave, the editor of ‘Bookmark’, the news magazine of the South African Booksellers’ Association she writes “In terms of business development and growing the existing book trade, the Cape Town Book Fair, founded in 2006 by the Frankfurt Book Fair and PASA, has had a great effect. During the week of the fair in 2008, trade grew by 25%.”
South Africa is the Market Focus at The London Book Fair 2010, and as a prelude to this, the UK Publishing presence will take the following form at Cape Town Book Fair (for PA and non-PA members):
The Beijing International Book Fair returns to the China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing in 2009 after being held in Tianjin last year because of the Olympic Games. The BIBF is an annual event focused on the meeting of Chinese and International publishers to discuss rights exchange and book sales.
The UK Publishing Collective will be present at the BIBF with stand prices starting from £2,865 (plus admin fee).
Also at BIBF: The International Children’s Publishing Exhibit
This official exhibit is organised by the American Collective Stand and Combined Book Exhibit, in association with the Beijing International Book Fair. It is sponsored by The Publishers Association (PA), The London Book Fair (LBF) and The Association of Educational Publishers.
International Children’s Publishing Exhibit (ICPE) is a cost effect way of displaying a few titles at the Beijing International Book Fair, which is billed as the 4th most important book fair in the world. ICPE gives publishers of children’s books and educational material an opportunity to display their products at this major event, whether or not they are attending the fair.
The PA and LBF has negotiated special rates for UK publishers, as part of the UK Publishing partnership created last year. Our exhibitors will pay the following rates:
If you would like to take part, please go to the IPCE website (http://www.icpeonline.com/) to register and type in the coupon code UKPUB when requested to do so to get the discounted price. The deadline for registrations is May 14th.
New Delhi World Book Fair
30th January - 7th February 2010
The UK Publishing Collective will make a debut appearance at the New Delhi World Book Fair in 2010. Taking place at the Pragati Maidan showground from 30th January to 8th February 2010, the UK publishing collective at New Delhi World Book Fair will offer exhibitors the opportunity to explore the Indian market place, meet publishers, distributors and retailers.
Following the Market Focus India programme at The London Book Fair 2009, this provides a good opportunity to follow up with contacts made. Information available shortly.
To be informed when more information is available please contact Emma Lowe via email emma.lowe@reedexpo.co.uk.
The Publishers Association
The Publishers Association is the leading organisation working on behalf of book, journal and electronic publishers in the UK. The PA brings publishers together to discuss critical issues facing the industry and to define the practical policies which will drive lobbying and campaigns in the UK and internationally. The PA's mission is to strengthen the trading environment for UK publishers by ensuring that the needs and concerns of the industry are heard at all levels of Government in the UK, in Europe and internationally.
For further information about the Publishers Association click here
The London Book Fair
The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. Taking place every spring in the world’s premier publishing and cultural capital it is a unique opportunity to hear from authors, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and explore innovations shaping the publishing world of the future. The London Book Fair brings you three days of focused access to customers, content and emerging markets.
