You might have found works in this Rights Roundup at London Book Fair—had COVID-19 not intervened: From Finland, USA, Spain, France, Sweden, and Italy.
Jacks Thomas Leaves the UK’s Reed Exhibitions and London Book Fair
London Book Fair director Jacks Thomas submitted her resignation in September, and planned to announce her departure at the 2020 fair, which was canceled because of coronavirus.
London Book Fair Announces Its 2020 International Excellence Award Winners
Awards this year go to winners in India, New Zealand, Kenya, Germany, Egypt, Spain, Indonesia, Finland, Italy, the UK, and USA.
Coronavirus: Reed Exhibitions Cancels London Book Fair ‘With Reluctance’
On London Book Fair’s home turf, its biggest trade houses have pulled out amid the COVID-19 outbreak. World publishing now sees Reed Exhibitions cancel the iconic trade show.
Coronavirus: Penguin Random House Pulls Out of London Book Fair
The worldwide system of Penguin Random House, world’s largest book publisher, has pulled out of London Book Fair amid the mounting COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: Amazon Exits London Book Fair, as Do US Macmillan, Hachette Sales, and HarperCollins; Livre Paris Is Canceled
Developing story: The States’ Macmillan and HarperCollins pull out of London Book Fair over the weekend, along with the Hachette US rights team.
Coronavirus: S&S and Ingram Cancel: COVID-19 Concerns Mount for London Book Fair
With Ingram’s and Simon & Schuster’s exits from London Book Fair, other publishers are watchful–concerned both for employee safety and for cost in case of a quarantine.
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2020: Shortlists and a London Book Fair Event
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces shortlists and readies a special program at London Book Fair on the impact of literature prizes on translation.
Sharjah at London Book Fair: The 2020 Market Focus
The Sharjah Market Focus program at London Book Fair brings two pavilions to the trade show, as well as a stand featuring Sharjah’s World Book Capital year.
At London Book Fair: Rob Biddulph is Illustrator of the Fair 2020
For a third year, London Book Fair includes an accomplished illustrator among its highlighted industry professionals and offers illustration-related events.