Category: Book Fairs
Syria – Damascus Children’s Book Fair: A Post-Assad Window for Publishers
Syria’s Children’s Book Fair gathers 30+ publishers in Damascus, signalling a post-war revival in children’s publishing and offering a new rights window for international houses.
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Kazakhstan’s National Book Day Celebrates Sector Excellence with Comics and Cultural Awards
Kazakhstan’s National Book Day honoured publisher Mazmundama and cultural figure Bayan Kabylash, marking official recognition for comics and independent publishing.
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Netflix, Manga, AI and the Publishing Industry’s Ministry of Truth
From comics to Netflix to AI: how publishing’s cycle of panic and embrace tells us everything about the industry’s future. A TNPS deep-dive.
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Indonesia is Guest of Honour as Tunis International Book Fair Celebrates its 40th
40th Tunis International Book Fair (23 April–3 May 2026) features Indonesia as guest of honour, AI publishing forum, and 900th anniversary tribute to philosopher Ibn Rushd.
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Indonesia – Dayak Community Makes Publishing History with First-Ever International Literacy Congress
World-first literacy congress by Dayak indigenous community in Borneo, featuring authentic multi-generational authorship, holistic literacy frameworks, and strategic publishing infrastructure.
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UAE’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Rescheduled for September 2026
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair rescheduled to 13–18 September 2026 due to regional conflict, affecting 1,400+ exhibitors from publishing industry.
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2026: Comics Take Centre Stage with New Business Centre and Webtoon Expansion
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 launches Comics Business Centre and Webtoon Area as global webtoon market hits $14bn. Rights trading, cross-media deals and professional networking for publishers.
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Record 1.3 Million Attendance, $15.7 Million Sales at Thailand’s Bangkok Book Fair Amid Global Pressures
Bangkok International Book Fair 2026 drew 1.3m visitors, generating $15.7m in sales. Gen Z comprised 46% of attendees as rights trading hit $2.65m—up 50% YoY.
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Thai Publishing Sector Projects Resilient Growth Amidst Global Uncertainty
Pubat forecasts 5–8% growth for Thailand’s book industry in 2026 despite Middle East conflicts. Bangkok International Book Fair expects 1.5M visitors.
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The 55th Brussels Book Fair Kicks Off Next Week
The 55th Brussels Book Fair returns 26–29 March 2026 at Tour & Taxis with 500+ exhibitors, 1,200 authors, and the theme “Challenging the Future.”
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UAE – Big Bad Wolf Dubai Record-Breaking Performance Amid Regional Turmoil
Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 achieves record visitor numbers despite regional conflict, demonstrating print market resilience amid Gulf crisis supply chain challenges.
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BookFest Malaysia Marks 20 Years as Southeast Asia’s Premier Publishing Showcase
BookFest Malaysia celebrates 20 years at KLCC with 530+ booths, trilingual programming, and industry awards, highlighting Malaysia’s growing book market.
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