Category: Book Fairs
Bangladesh: A Book Market Under Strain
Amar Ekushey Book Fair sales plunged to Tk 17 crore in 2026 amid inflation, piracy and digital shifts. Publishing professionals examine structural challenges and recovery paths in Bangladesh’s creative book market.
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150,000 Footfall At Turkey’s Istanbul Arabic Book Fair With Syria Guest of Honour
The 11th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair closes with 140,000–150,000 visitors, Syria as guest of honour, and 300+ publishers from 30 countries.
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A Landmark for Singapore’s Independent Book Trade
Singapore’s first Indie Bookshop Day unites 20 independents for community-focused events, drawing on UK and US models. Insights for publishers on supporting local booksellers.
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Montenegro’s Cyrillic Festival: A Decade of Living Script
The tenth “In Cyrillic” Festival opens in Budva’s Old Town, offering literature, theatre, music and heritage programmes that affirm the living strength of the Cyrillic script.
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Reading as National Priority As Ghana International Book Fair Gets Under Way
Ghana International Book Fair director Yvonne Bossman urges reading as a national development priority at the 23rd edition launch, highlighting youth literacy initiatives and industry growth.
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Cuba – 95,000 Books Sold at the 34th Havana International Book Fair
The 34th Havana International Book Fair’s capital stage ends with over 95,000 books sold, Russia as guest of honour and a national tour ahead, despite economic pressures.
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Sharjah Publishers Conference 2026 Opens Applications for Rights Professionals
Applications open for 15th Sharjah Publishers Conference, 1–3 November 2026. Focus on translation, rights trading, and the $300k SIBF Translation Grant.
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SALIJEL 2026: Togo’s Youth Book Fair Deepens West African Ties
SALIJEL 2026 gathers 30 exhibitors in Lomé from 14–17 October to strengthen West African children’s publishing and professional networks.
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Philippine Readers & Writers Festival 2026: A New Chapter with Komikon
The Philippine Readers & Writers Festival returns August 14–16 with a historic Komikon partnership, 40+ events, and industry programming for authors, illustrators, and publishers.
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Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair Returns for Its Eleventh Edition
The 11th Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair opens 15 August 2026 with 300 publishers from 30 countries, cementing its status as the largest Arabic book fair outside the Arab world.
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Serbia’s Publishers To Boycott Belgrade International Book Fair
Leading Serbian publishers boycott the 69th Belgrade Book Fair over exclusion from the board and planned relocation to Surčin, with visitor numbers already down 34%.
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2026 Southern China Book Fair to Debut APEC Pavilion Ahead of Shenzhen Summit
The 2026 Southern China Book Fair opens 27 August in Guangzhou with a debut APEC pavilion and Thailand as Guest of Honour, ahead of November’s APEC summit.
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