Reed Exhibitions, organiser of the London Book Fair, announced this week that The London Book Fair 2020 over the increased concerns of the COVID 19 Coronavirus and the risks of holding such international events. The London Book Fair is one of the premier events during the book industry calendar for publishers and authors. A statement…
London Book Fair 2017: Quantum17 Voices [Video]
Here are some short videos of attendees and speakers sharing their thoughts on the publishing industry at today’s Quantum Conference, part of this year’s London Book Fair. The Quantum programme was refined for 2017 with a renewed focus on consumers, audiences, partnerships, actionable insights and inspiration.
Voices & Video From the London Book Fair – Day Two
The London Book Fair isn’t just about bringing together the global publishing world. Many people attend from various different industries to do business and share their experience. Some quick snippets from day two.
Lightning Books Co-Publishing Launches at LBF 2015 (Overview)
The week of London Book Fair (LBF) always brings with it a host of announcements, whether it is a major publisher signing a six or seven figure deal with an author or the launch of a new imprint. With its hundreds of exhibitors, this annual trade show also becomes a home from home for many companies…
Publishing for Digital Minds Conference | London Book Fair 2015 [Video]
The London Book Fair 2015 (LBF) begins tomorrow (Tuesday 14th April) at the Olympia London and will last three days. It is one of the annual highlights for the publishing industry along with Frankfurt and Book Expo America. Although the event does not officially start until tomorrow, its pre-event Publishing for Digital Minds Conference took place today. Digital Minds, now in its…
BEA Goes Indie Author Hub – For Dollars!
It looks like the annual Book Expo America will take a leaf out of the London Book Fair event by launching a dedicated self-publishing author showcase. Self-publishing has had an increased presence at LBF in recent years and the organisers of BEA 2014 will introduce uPublishU, a stage for entrepreneurial authors, but limited to 160…
The Rise of Self-Publishing and the Hybrid Author | LBF 2013
From Digital Minds Conference day at this year’s London Book Fair, 2013. The Rise of Self-Publishing and the Hybrid Author Featuring: Chairman: John Bond (Whitefox) Guest Speakers: Mark Coker (Smashwords), Sophie Rochester (The Literary Platforms), author Steena Holmes and Mark Lefebvre (Kobo) The Independent Publishing Magazine | TIPM Media
Choosing a Self-Publishing Service – Book Launch | LBF 2013
At London Book Fair 2013, the Alliance of Independent Authors launched ‘Choosing a self-publishing service’, written by Ben Galley and Mick Rooney of ALLi, the book is a must-read for anyone considering self-publishing. It helps navigate the fast-moving world of author services companies and contains the experiences of a lot of authors as well as advising…
Digital Minds Conference – The Great Apocalypse! | LBF2013
Today’s Digital Minds Conference unofficially kicked off the London Book Fair 2013. Philip Jones’ opening piece in The Bookseller reflects the mood and metaphors floating through the air. It seems the book industry moguls (and author, Neil Gaiman) consider us in the midst of a great apocalypse! From The Bookseller: “Books as sharks, publishers as dinosaurs, digital…
London Book Fair 2013 | Authors and Self-Publishing Take Centre Stage
We are just a few days away from the London Book Fair 2013, and like last year, there is not a dust cloud, volcano or strike in sight—fingers crossed. The Independent Publishing Magazine will, as always, be there to report and take in all that happens at LBF next week via our main magazine page,…