SINGAPORE — When she received a call from a man aggressively asking her for money out of the blue, Mrs. Agnes Ho, 79, wondered if the caller was genuine. The call came well after normal working hours and he never addressed her by name. Yelling into the phone, the man, who did not specify who …

The queue was forming hours before the doors opened, but many weren’t just waiting to fill bags with books, they were basking in the calm before the storm at the Founders Annual Book Fair. Arriving at Founders Heritage Park Nelson at 9:30 am, I was almost considered late with only 30 minutes until the calm …

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio – A mother and daughter went to a mall in Jeffersonville for something they had been planning for months, not to buy clothes, but to sell their own books. What do you want to know A mother and daughter created a book fair to showcase Ohio’s independent authors Theresa Garee got her start …

KOHAT: Students and tribesmen hailed the holding of the first-ever book fair in Orakzai district and called it a fruit of fusion and a positive change in the isolated society. Opening the two-day fair on Thursday as chief guest, Commissioner Javed Marwat stressed that teachers and parents should inculcate the habit of visiting libraries, buying …

Organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the annual fair has seen a notable increase in sales of books and publications in various fields of knowledge and culture, with publishing houses attending the event providing positive feedback on their …

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SINGAPORE – Book lovers can visit the Singapore Book Fair at the National Library building in Victoria Street and the nearby Bras Basah Complex from June 4-12. The annual event, which is back after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is organized by Chinese media group SPH Media Trust. It will include nine …

A major characteristic that distinguishes book fairs from literary festivals is the sense of discovery. The latter being a more static experience consisting largely of sessions featuring best-selling authors, a book fair brings together the X-factor of hundreds of international publishers, authors and booksellers on hand to promote their work. This alchemy of creativity, collaboration, …

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:– Organized by the Arabic Language Center Abu Dhabi (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the 31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Abu Dhabi (ADIBF 2022) hosted the latest meeting of book fair directors from the Arab world. The 19th Meeting of …

The Marble Falls Helping Center will host a free Read4Life children’s book fair on June 11 at its headquarters at the Community Resource Center, 1016 Broadway. Inside, volunteers stock the shelves of the Helping Center’s pantry. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey the Marble Falls Help Center hosts an out-of-this-world Read4Life book fair with NASA scientists, …

Asheville, NC – Biblio.com, one of the largest used and rare book e-commerce sites, recently announced plans for its Biblio.live virtual book fair. Scheduled to launch on June 2, the book fair will be an opportunity for rare booksellers around the world to connect with Biblios’ vast audience of bibliophiles. Brendan Sherar, the founder and …

ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2022 (WAM) — The 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), hosted by the Arabic Language Center Abu Dhabi (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will be launched tomorrow under the theme “Inspire, Innovate, Enrich”. The Fair, which will …

An independent publisher founded by a teacher who was injured during the 2019 protests and unrest has been denied entry to the Hong Kong Book Fair. People visit the Hillway Press booth at the Hong Kong Book Fair last year. File Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. In a statement published on Tuesday evening, Hillway Press said it …

ABU DHABI – In coordination with Frankfurter BuchmesseGermany will return as guest of honor with a large physical presence at the 31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair later this month, officials said in a press release. The Book Fair will take place from May 23 to 29 at the ADNEC exhibition center under the theme …

Avid readers and Wordle lovers will have the chance to connect with the writers behind the words that change us at the 10th edition of the Kingsmead Book Fair (KBF), sponsored by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment. “The Kingsmead Book Fair is a wonderful celebration of literature and learning and we are delighted to once …

“Now entering its third decade of activities, the ADIBF 2022 is proud to honor Taha Hussein with its prestigious personality of the year distinction. Some 50 years after his death, the impact of the literary production and intellectual contributions of the famous Egyptian author still resonates in the Arab world, and they remain an invaluable …

The Hargeysa International Book Fair 2022, now in its fifteenth year, will be held in the capital of Somaliland from July 23 to 28, 2022. The festival’s partner country is Senegal and the theme is “Solidarity”. Since 2008, the Redsea Cultural Foundation has hosted the Hargeysa International Book Fair in Somaliland. Starting with minimal numbers, …

Under the auspices of the Municipality of Limassol and in collaboration with strategic partners from the private and public sectors, the organizing team of the Limassol Book Fair announces the first annual book fair in Limassol. The event will be held November 25-27, 2022 at the Carob Mills site in the historic medieval castle district …

THE Darlington Book Fair returns tomorrow after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and there will be thousands of collectible high school books to leaf through. All subjects and types of books will be covered, including some of Darlington’s foremost artist’s sought-after sketchbooks. George Algernon Fothergill came to Darlington as a reluctant doctor in …

“This special event is in keeping with the Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair’s mission to make regional and national rare book fairs accessible and welcoming to communities of color, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and others excluded by marginalization. institutional,” says Jennifer Phillips, head of the book fair. The Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair is a …

news, local news, Bibliophiles can retreat to the Dubbo showground this weekend to take advantage of the literary offerings at the annual Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair. People can buy pre-loved but good quality books for the price of their morning coffee. “The thing about this book fair is that you don’t know what you’ll …

just opened the 46th Buenos Aires International Book Fair after two years of suspension due to a pandemic. After a few days of exclusive activity for book industry professionals, On Thursday April 28 at 2:00 p.m. the doors were opened to the general public and will remain so until Monday May 16. I also read: …

The 19th edition of the “Pune Book Fair” held at Creaticity off Airport Road, Yerawada was opened on Friday by the famous writer Ashok Kamat. Creative City Managing Director, M Mahesh.PNR Rajan Convener of Pune Book Fair, Deepak Karandikar, All India Radio Program Director Inderjit Bagel, Rohit Jerajani and Filmmaker Sikandar Sayed attended the occasion. …

Ambassador Choo Jong-youn and Minister of Culture Angélica Mayolo. A week after the launch of the 34 edition of the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) with Korea as the guest nation of honor, the public looks at Korean books and illustrated novels inside the modernist pavilion of the Republic. With a record number of visitors …

Click to enlarge Photo via OxfordExchange/Facebook While writing and reading tend to be solitary acts, fans of both can congregate at the Oxford Exchange Book Fair in Tampa on Thursday night for a bit of socializing. More than 30 local authors (see list below) will interact with bookworms by giving readings, hosting writing workshops and …

The Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) will take place at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) from April 29 to May 21. Held from 12pm to 8pm daily, the fair celebrates a wide range of contemporary art books and zines. Each edition showcases innovative contemporary works by exhibitors from Singapore and around the world. These exhibitors …

This week, the Santa Clarita nonprofit “Code Read” is set to host a free book fair for low-income college students at Palmdale Learning Plaza. On April 26, a free book fair designed for low-income readers will be hosted by the Santa Clarita Nonprofit Code Read at Palmdale Learning Plaza. “Everyone deserves their own books at …

The German Publishers and Booksellers Association, the organization that oversees the Frankfurt Book Fair, has raised €21,000 ($22,000) for aid projects to support Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion of their country. Today, the fair, together with the Ukrainian Association of Booksellers and Publishers (UBPA), has launched an international campaign to raise more funds. Money …

April 25, 2022, 9:19 a.m. New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, held annually at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan, is back! This weekend (Thursday April 21 to Sunday April 24), hundreds of rare and antiquarian book dealers from around the world have set up stands and shelves to display their special and historic items, …

PRESS RELEASENORTHERN ONTARIO BOOK FAIR******************************The organizers of the Northern Ontario Book Fair are delighted to announce that registration is now open for authors who wish to sell their books this summer. The Northern Ontario Book Fair is an annual event where Northern Ontario authors come together to learn, network and sell their books. The event …

Mid-Century Modern architecture revolutionized the way Americans live. Seven decades after it was widely adopted, people still desire the spare aesthetic qualities of open interiors with sliding glass walls that dissolve barriers to the outdoors. Early proponents of Modernism might be surprised to realize that Modern is now historic and needs as much protection from …

A book smaller than a baseball card written by Charlotte Bronte is one of the few pieces up for auction this weekend at what organizers call ‘the world’s finest antiquarian book fair’, along with manuscripts rare and books from sellers around the world. The 62nd New York International Antiquarian Book Fairorganized by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ …

The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) makes its highly anticipated return to Park Avenue Armory April 21-24, 2022 for its 62nd edition. Widely regarded as the best antiquarian book fair in the world, this year’s NYIABF is thrilled to feature nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world, continuing its legacy as a highly …

A collection of historic images of LGBTQ+ life will be on display at New York International Antiquarian Book Fair April 21-24 at the Park Avenue Armory. More than 200 exhibitors from all over the world will present their books and objects for this international event. Exhibitors from more than 14 countries will be present at …

SHARJAH, 19th April, 2022 (WAM) — The 2nd edition of the Emirati Book Fair (EBF), organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), in partnership with the Emirates Writers Union, will start on 21st April at the SBA headquarters in Al Zahia, Sharjah. Open to the public from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., the book fair …

Organized by the Latin American Literary Agency, the program which will start from April 21-29 includes a video message from Stefania Giannini, Deputy Director General for Education at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and culture (Unesco). The agenda also includes the Literature and Oral Literature in Times of Pandemic conference. Words and voices as an …

There were around 200 happy children enjoying themselves at Rotary’s Centennial Park earlier this month for the annual Mark Bixby Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, which also included a ‘Paul Kennard Book Fair’, with books freebies provided by the Rotary Program of Long Beach Reading by Nine. Neighborhood children could choose a grade-appropriate book, pencils, sharpeners …

New York-based rare book and wine enthusiasts both have something special to look forward to this month. Oenophiles will want to make it a point to go through Bookseller Ben Kinmontthe board New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) later in April. That’s because the exhibitor will be selling the Thackrey Library, which is generally …

Image courtesy of diariolibre.com Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Culture, in coordination with the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (INTRANT) and the National District City Hall, announces the closure of specific streets of the Colonial City for the celebration of the 24th Fair Santo Domingo Book International 2022. Although this major event does …

A hybrid hemp paper suitable for book publishing and HP Indigo printing was first featured in a published book at the London Book Fair which took place April 5-7, 2022. German papermaker Hahnemühle last year launched “treeless” hybrid printing paper, made from hemp fiber and claimed by the company as a world first. …

Inaugurated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the 18-day book fair aims to promote love for books and bring together publisher, author and reader. Every Ramadan, a book fair is held in Istanbul and Ankara, welcoming hundreds of publishers and showcasing famous writers and scholars on a wide range of topics, including Islamic literature, arts and …

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) concluded its participation in the London Book Fair, which was held recently. During the fair, MBRF, in collaboration with its knowledge partner, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), presented its most important knowledge projects and achievements and highlighted several editions of the Global Knowledge Index and …

A seminar organized by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, held on the sidelines of the Ramadan Book Fair, discussed “Islamic thought and its contribution to the advancement of civilization”.It was moderated by Sheikh Abdullah al-Buainain and saw the participation of preacher Bashir Essam al-Marrakchi.The book fair was organized by the Ministry of …

The new edition of Springer Nature’s sustainability report is based on the company’s “responsibility for impact as a company and as a publisher”. The Springer Nature stand at the London Book Fair 2022, April 7. Image: Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson By Porter Anderson, Editor | @Porter_Anderson “To reduce the company’s climate impact” At London Book …

Penguin Michael Joseph is to launch an award for underrepresented commercial writers, especially those working in crime and thriller. Doctor Louise Moore revealed the plans during a chat with journalist Sarah Shaffi at the London Book Fair yesterday, explaining why the industry fails to recognize the merits and importance of commercial fiction better. Moore said …

A woman walks out of a stall at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying) LONDON, April 5 (Xinhua) — The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world’s largest publishing fairs, kicked off on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, launched in …

“There is a Book Fair withdrawal syndrome. It feels like it’s missing. It was two years of absence and we hope to satisfy all this anxiety. Directing is a huge responsibility but there is a very strong team that has been working for years, and I have learned from them,” he says. Ezekiel Martineznew director …

Remembering the past unveils the journey to the secrets of the future in a new book “The title of my book, Keepers of Golden Dreamers, came to me in a dream. I had been thinking about what to name for some time and couldn’t find anything suitable. — Therese Philips Sirawsky LONDON, UK, March 30, …

London Book Fair – lbf-2022.reg.buzz CAIRO – March 30, 2022: The London Book Fair will be held from April 5-7, 2022. The number of exhibitors registered for this year’s London Book Fair reached 860, about 150 less than the last session actually held in 2019, which was attended by more than …

“The world deserves our stories.” After their presence at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair, Filipino literary creations are heading to the London Book Fair (LBF). Considered one of the largest international copyright fairs in the world, the fair takes place April 5-7 at Olympia in Kensington, London. For the 2022 book fair, the Philippines is …