International Book Fairs Still Thrive in the Digital Age.

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  • Author(s): Nawotka, Ed (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Publishers Weekly. 4/19/2022, Vol. 269 Issue 17, p190-196. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
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    • Subject Terms:
      RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022-; BOOK industry exhibitions; CAREER development; FOREIGN correspondents; TRAVELING exhibitions; JOB fairs
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the continued relevance and importance of international book fairs in the digital age. It highlights major book fairs held throughout the year, including the Bologna Children's Book Fair, the London Book Fair, the Beijing International Book Fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, and others. The article also mentions the impact of world events, such as the Russo-Georgian war and the global economic collapse, on book fairs in the past. It discusses the shift to virtual events during the Covid-19 pandemic and the desire for a return to in-person events. The article emphasizes the significance of book fairs for publishers, agents, and authors in terms of rights trading and networking opportunities. It also mentions the financial benefits that book fairs bring to the host communities. The article concludes by discussing the potential future of book fairs, which may involve a combination of physical and virtual experiences. [Extracted from the article]
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