Describing an ‘inward-looking atmosphere,’ panelists at London Book Fair explored the funding impact of Brexit on the literature market.
Interview With Bodour Al Qasimi: ‘We Need Every Voice’
As she completes her term as president of the International Publishers Association, Bodour Al Qasimi speaks about the experience.
Surveying the Profession(s): How Much Do UK Writers Earn?
A new British survey of authors warns of falling incomes and faltering sustainability in writing occupations.
Richard Charkin: A Selective Year-End Assessment
Richard Charkin looks at several book publishing figures and estimates from 2022—and calls for ‘more rigorous analysis of data.’
London’s Al Saqi Bookstore Is Ending a 44-Year Run
A prized center of Arabic language, culture, and literature in London is closing amid mounting economic and post-Brexit challenges.
Richard Charkin’s Frankfurt, Day Three: ‘Climate Action’
The IPA ‘Sustainability Summit’ becomes a strong draw, this year pulling a full house to its session at the Congress Center.
Richard Charkin’s Frankfurt, Day Two: ‘Candide’
At Frankfurter Buchmesse, ‘The stands constructed with huge enthusiasm are a testament to optimism,’ Richard Charkin writes.
Richard Charkin’s Frankfurt, Day One: Schadenfreude
Brexit bites as Richard Charkin takes his place in line at Flughafen Frankfurt for the big trade show.
Changes at the UK’s Publishers Association: Lotinga, Conway, Newton, Seymour
Dan Conway is to succeed Stephen Lotinga at the United Kingdom’s Publishers Association, and Nigel Newton becomes president.
Awards: Mitchell, Mordaunt, Lewis, and Carney Win Parliamentary Awards
The Parliamentary Awards, the only book award known to be voted on by parliamentarians, has its newest trio of winning titles in the UK.