The hong kong book fair was held from 1925 july at hkcec, wan chai. Hktdc hong kong book fair represents one of the most important international exhibition for books, magazines, teaching books, topographical maps, which will take place in hong kong. In its 27 th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc with more than 600 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions expected to take part, including newcomers from chile. As the chinese market is growing at an astonishing rate with english languages, titles, the chinese government has made learning english mandatory for all chinese children. Hong kong, june 28, 2016 acn newswire an annual cultural highlight, the hong kong book fair will run from 2026 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 3 3db12 oxford. English reading and creative writing series tim moore. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing.
Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. It is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international deals and trading. Image caption political books on display at the hong kong book fair, including mao. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. Hong kong, july 25, 2017 acn newswire the 28th hktdc hong kong book fair and the inaugural hong kong sports and leisure expo concluded today. Jun 28, 2016 28 june 2016 an annual cultural highlight, the hong kong book fair will run from 2026 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. British council is participating in the 40th chennai book fair from 6 to 19 january 2017.
As the chinese market is growing at an astonishing rate with english languages, titles, the chinese government has made learning english mandatory for. Lgbt books banned at hong kong book fair newnownext. The search for hong kong from june 2020 result following trade fairs. Participate in the 2017 hong kong book fair for book promotion in a very unique and special market. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc media room. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days.
Booth no 1c a26 english avenue, hall 1 hong kong book fair 2017 scan to go to our. In its 27th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc with more than 600 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions expected to. More than 310 cultural events catering to different interests and age groups will take. In 2016, over 28,000 buyers from 114 countries and regions took advantage of this unrivalled sourcing opportunity to learn the latest. T he guadalajara international book fair this year expects publishers from 10 countries to participate in its rights exchange program, and the fair includes a seven years of reading program in which the european literature festival will have authors present from finland, france, germany, italy.
Since this years theme is romance literature, the events art. The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. The columnist will feature her bestselling childrens book wheres. More than 310 cultural events catering to different interests. Hong kong book fair is going to be organised at hong kong convention and exhibition centre, hong kong from 15 jul 2020 to 21 jul 2020 this expo is going to be a 7 day event. Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2017 china expo fair. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. A taiwanese lgbt book publisher has come out against the hong kong book fair for banning several of its titles for. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year.
Souvenirs are available on a first come, first serve basis. Hong kong book fair young post south china morning post. The london book fair will proceed as planned next week, according to fair organizer reed exhibitions, despite worries over the potential impact of the new coronavirus prompting a. The fiveday annual event in midoctober is held at the frankfurt trade fair grounds in frankfurt am main, germany. Author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. The 45th national book fair returns to the queen sirikit national convention centre on march 29 and will once again run in parallel with the 15th bangkok international book fair exhibition on the subject books for remembrance of funeral. Millions are expected to turn up for hong kongs annual book fair, where you can expect workshops and authors talks alongside the multitude of booths. The first major step extravaganza took to expand its market was to start its licensing business in 2002 with hello kitty. The politics of a martial arts book fair in hong kong. Archived minutes all meetings will take place at 7pm in the middle school conference room. Local buyers may also receive a sport drinking and misting spray water bottle by presenting this print out, your business card and buyer badge. University of east anglia, nr4 7tj norwich, norfolk. By 2004, we acquired three more popular brand licensee contracts.
The hong kong book fair 2018 will be held from 1824 july at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai. The london book fair will proceed as planned next week, according to fair organizer reed exhibitions, despite worries over the potential impact of the new coronavirus prompting a growing number of. Chic ideas for homes asias leading houseware event, the hktdc hong kong hosueware fair offers buyers the most comprehensive selection of products for homes from over 2,100 exhibitors, revealing trendy, chic ideas fresh in the market. The untold story, and gao zhishengs book stand up china 2017 below left a book fair in a convention centre in. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you go. Now in its 25th edition, the sixday event once more dedicates a separate pavilion in hall 3 to childrens books, indicating the. The taipei international book fair tibe is here again. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc. The beijing international book fair is now considered by many as one of the top four international book fairs in the world. Hong kong book fair 2017 special podcast series listen to this special podcast series coproduced by the british council and the hong kong writers cirlce for hong kong book fair 2017, to get a taste of the terrain of the writing life through the lens of sara wheeler, tim moore and sophie hannah.
Event in norwich, united kingdom by uea literature society on thursday, march 2 2017 with 650 people interested and 214 people going. Millions are expected to turn up for hong kongs annual book fair, where you can expect workshops and authors talks alongside the multitude of booths since this years theme is romance literature, the events art gallery will be highlighting 10 hong kong romance authors, some of whom will be leading seminars specifically about the top. Frankfurt book fair 2016 the peace prize of the german book trade has been awarded at the fair each year since 1950 during a ceremony in the frankfurter paulskirche. Honored french authors invited to hong kong book fair 2017. Travel writing was the main theme at this years book fair, one of the most popular events of its kind in hong kong with over one million visitors. The annual hong kong book fair is entering its 28th year and hopes to attract readers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Romance literature, the hong kong book fair 2018 south. The fair awards the booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, humoring the book with the oddest title. The worlds leading gift fair, the hktdc hong kong gifts and premium fair is held immediately following the houseware fair at the same venue from 2730 april, 2017. Under the licensee contracts, we can produce and distribute the brands fashion apparels and accessories in hong kong. The 27th hktdc hong kong book fair opens next month.
All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry. Hong kong book fair 2017 special podcast series british council. The main activity at the fair is, of course, shopping for books, but other attractions include elearning resources, a and publishing corner, and the spirituality zone. A taiwanese lgbt book publisher has come out against the hong kong book fair for banning several of its titles for being indecent, despite depicting no nudity or.
Watch and write a response to finnish director laura neuvonens animated short film the last knit to win fabulous prizes. Jun 02, 2014 author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. This years theme is the world is a novel, which is also the title of an exhibition on how novels have influenced. Guadalajara international book fair welcomes guest of. The fair is also the venue for the wine industry conference as well as a serious of seminars, wine tasting sessions and master classes. Published on jul 27, 2017 travel writing was the main theme at this years book fair, one of the most popular events of its kind in hong kong with over one million visitors. The frankfurter buchmesse fbm is the worlds largest trade fair for books, based both on the number of publishing companies represented, and the number of visitors. Subscribe book fair news the format of the email address provided is incorrect i agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. Hong kong book fair opens next month with about 670.
Coorganised by the british council, the hong kong polytechnic university and hong kong trade development council. Hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 1 1db32 oxford path booth location. In collaboration with the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the consulate general of france in hong kong and macau is inviting distinguished francophone authors and creators in town for the hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong book fair 2017 special podcast series listen to this special podcast series coproduced by the british council and the hong kong writers cirlce for hong kong book fair 2017, to get a taste of the terrain of the writing life through the lens of sara wheeler, tim mooreand sophie hannah. Room n101, the hong kong polytechnic university, hung hom, kowloon speaker. The hong kong book fair 2018 will be held from 1824 july at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. On this years edition, it will attend exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. Sophie hannah united kingdom conducted in english free admission. From sara wheelers adventure in antarctic to tim moores travel riding across europe on a bicycle, and from sophie hannahs rewriting of agatha christies legendary detective characters to her poetry work on modern marriage and everyday experiences, the british writers events organised by the british council and the. From sara wheelers adventure in antarctic to tim moores travel riding across europe on a bicycle, and from sophie hannahs rewriting of agatha christies legendary detective characters to her poetry work on modern marriage and everyday experiences, the british writers events organised by the british council and the partners. This years theme is the world is a novel, which is also the title. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year.
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