From near the heart of the Italian coronavirus crisis, publisher Stefano Mauri withdraws from London Book Fair and calls large events a “nightmare of epidemiologists.’
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.
Coronavirus and Bologna: Manager Elena Pasoli on the Upheaval
‘Ninety percent of the guests are confirming their participation’ in the new May dates for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, says Elena Pasoli.
Coronavirus Follow-Up: London Remains a Go; Publishers, Agents Uncertain About Bologna
Updating our coronavirus coverage: With Bologna Children’s Book Fair postponed in virus-struck Italy, London Book Fair commits to going ahead.
Coronavirus: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Postponed to May
The latest in how coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting world publishing events, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair is postponed until May.
At Bologna Children’s Book Fair: A Program on African Innovators
The 2020 edition of Bologna Children’s Book Fair will feature four of the most visible publishing leaders in today’s African markets.
Industry Notes: International Book Fairs Eye COVID-19; Italy’s 18App Is Funded
Industry Notes: International publishing events grapple with exhibitor, attendee worries about COVID-19. London Book Fair goes ahead.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair Announces 2020 Exhibition Illustrators
A two-year tour of the 2020 Bologna Children’s Book Fair exhibition of illustrations is to follow its initial show in March and April.
Italian Booksellers Face New Law’s Discount Restrictions
Already struggling with piracy and a diminished cultural allowance for young citizens, the Italian industry faces new constraints on bookselling discounts.