The bestselling authors sharing stories at hong kong book fair. Honored french authors invited to hong kong book fair 2017. Running july 1723 the 30th hong kong book fair, organised by the hong kong. Room n101, the hong kong polytechnic university, hung hom, kowloon speaker. 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. Starting from 30 minutes before the opening of the fair until the fair officially close every day, exhibitors are required to utilise trolley with two or more staff members to cover the front and back.
Hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 1 1db32 oxford path booth location. The fairs visitors can discover all the french and international publishing houses have to offer, with around. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. In light of the development of the coronavirus outbreak, the hong kong fur federation treats the safety of our exhibitors, buyers and members as our top priority. 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. Guadalajara international book fair welcomes guest of.
Smart food at hong kong book fair 20, grand hall, hong kong convention and exhibition centre. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. On this years edition, it will attend exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. The book was by prominent chinese dissident and rights lawyer gao zhisheng, and was titled. The manila international book fair is from september to 17, 2017 at the smx convention center, seashell lane, mall of asia complex, pasay city. The hong kong book fair was held from 1925 july at hkcec, wan chai. Hong kong book fair, 29th hong kong book fair 2018. 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. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year.
Participate in the 2017 hong kong book fair for book promotion in a very unique and special market. In addition, a number of french and spanish writers will take part in the world of. The politics of a martial arts book fair in hong kong bbc news. 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. 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. Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2017 china expo fair. Can the 2019 hong kong book fair beat last years 1. The consulate general of france in hong kong and macau participated in the hong kong book fair 2016 from 20 to 26 july this year. Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole.
Hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 3 3db12 oxford. The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, this years fair welcomes a record number of about 670 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse selection of reading materials featured in 14 thematic zones, including the general books pavilion, english avenue, international cultural village, childrens.
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, portugal, romania, slovenia, spain, sweden. International book fair calendar courtesy of the frankfurt book fair. Many thronged the fair in the evening after the inauguration. Proceeds from the fair allow the club to contribute funds back to the community where we live, work and play.
Make connections with leading tech developers, suppliers and innovative. The annual exhibition at the city hall organised by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair. The british council brings outstanding uk travel writers, sara wheeler and tim moore and internationally bestselling crime fiction writer sophie hannah to hong. 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. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair.
Most of these tend to be about publishing, books, literature, library, linguistics and reading. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong. The 220 hole of dunhuang mogao grottoes 3d model at hong kong book fair 20. The monthlong book fair began on the first day of february, the month devoted to language. Hong kong electronics fair autumn edition 16 october 2017 hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2017 hong kong book fair. Hktdc hong kong international lighting fair autumn edition 2017, organised by the hong kong trade development council at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec from 2730 oct 2017, brings together stateoftheart technology and the latest design trends in lighting. Romance literature, the hong kong book fair 2018 south. The fair book lets you know the times, dates, and rules for your 4h exhibits. Special thanks to coweta county government for their support of the fair since 1947.
In 2015, the international antiquarian book, print and drawing fair, became the international rare book, autograph, print and drawing fair, and in 2016 the slam became the organizer of the entire event. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. The fair is also the venue for the wine industry conference as well as a serious of seminars, wine tasting sessions and master classes. The hktdc hong kong electronics fair 2017 autumn edition features over 3,600 exhibitors from the globe. The hong kong book fair 2018 will be held from 1824 july at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai. For updates, follow manila international book fair on facebook. The latest, which he will present at the book fair, how south asians helped to make hong kong, is the remarkable story of the indians, pakistanis. In 2016, over 28,000 buyers from 114 countries and regions took advantage of this unrivalled sourcing opportunity to learn the latest industry trends. The columnist will feature her bestselling childrens book wheres.
French writers at hong kong book fair 2016 consulat. If youd like to contact any of the publishers or authors directly, simple click the blue inquiry button on the right hand side of the entry. Booth no 1c a26 english avenue, hall 1 hong kong book fair 2017 scan to go to our. 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.
The london book fair will proceed as planned next week, according to fair organizer reed exhibitions, despite worries over the potential impact of the. Sophie hannah united kingdom conducted in english free admission. Coorganised by the british council, the hong kong polytechnic university and hong kong trade development council. In 2017 visitor numbers fell just shy of one million, and in 2018.
Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. Readers invited to explore the world at hong kong book fair. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. 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. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. Paris book fair is one of europes most important cultural events. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year.