2026 LONDON BOOK FAIR SHOW GUIDE.
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| Title: | 2026 LONDON BOOK FAIR SHOW GUIDE. |
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| Authors: | NAWOTKA, E. D. (AUTHOR), SPRATFORD, SAM (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Publishers Weekly. 2/23/2026, Vol. 273 Issue 8, p21-28. 6p. 7 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Reading, Book industry exhibitions, Book industry, International markets, Publishing |
| Geographic Terms: | London (England) |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the upcoming London Book Fair (LBF), scheduled for March 10-12, which will focus on the English-language rights trade while addressing challenges such as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), declining leisure reading, and the political climate in the U.S. The fair will be held at the Olympia for the last time before relocating to the Excel center in 2027. Keynote speakers include Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible, and Tom Weldon, CEO of Penguin Random House, who will address industry trends and the importance of fostering a love for reading among young people. The event will also feature discussions on various topics, including AI copyright issues, the role of independent publishers, and the evolving landscape of publishing in response to global market trends. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the upcoming London Book Fair (LBF), scheduled for March 10-12, which will focus on the English-language rights trade while addressing challenges such as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), declining leisure reading, and the political climate in the U.S. The fair will be held at the Olympia for the last time before relocating to the Excel center in 2027. Keynote speakers include Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible, and Tom Weldon, CEO of Penguin Random House, who will address industry trends and the importance of fostering a love for reading among young people. The event will also feature discussions on various topics, including AI copyright issues, the role of independent publishers, and the evolving landscape of publishing in response to global market trends. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00000019 |
