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: PRH Worldwide Exits Bologna; Amazon NYC To Work at Home; Hay Festival Wales Still On
With the public health crisis in Italy deteriorating rapidly, the biggest publisher cancels its participation in Bologna, as Hay signals it’s on for Wales.
Coronavirus: CAMEO Awards Canceled; Sharjah Children’s Festival Is Off; PublisHer Misses Its Anniversary
World publishing today watches more events fall to the advance of COVID-19 in England, the United Arab Emirates, and more.
Coronavirus: ReedPop Postpones ‘Emerald City’; S&S Exits Bologna; Abu Dhabi Postpones; SXSW Cancels
Organizers of many events are struggling with cancellations, postponements, and exhibitor and attendee losses, as the COVID-19 outbreak widens.
Coronavirus: Italy’s Creative Industries Warn of ‘a Real Disaster’
The creative industries of hard-hit Italy—including the books industry—are alerting the government that they could suffer structural damage in the current crisis.
Coronavirus: Reed Exhibitions’ BookExpo Issues COVID-19 Statement
After the late cancellation of London Book Fair due to the coronavirus, Reed says BookExpo aims for a ‘proactive and transparent’ response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
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.