The theme for this year was chinese martial arts literature and to promote this, hong kong book fair organised a series of seminars for visitors to explore chinese martial arts literature across different times. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. The trend and possible solutions were discussed at a 19 july seminar held during the 28th edition of the hktdc hong kong book fair. 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. Cultural events including a series of seminars featuring englishlanguage authors were popular attractions at the 2010 hktdc hong kong book fair. The hong kong book fair 2020 details china highlights. The china shanghai international childrens book fair.
Hong kong book fair 2017 sara wheeler, sophie hannah and tim moore. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the hong kong book fair attracted close to one million. Hktdc hong kong book fair author seminar highlights. Intellasia east asia news nearly 1 million visit hong. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Exhibitors are reminded to return to their booths before the fair reopens to the public. This book fair features eight seminar series to invite an international. Hong kong book fair opens next month with about 670 international exhibitors. This years filmart has, for the first time, made documentaries a key. Ccbf is the only book fair in the asiapacific region fully dedicated to childrens book publishing, with events ranging from rights trading to author introductions and reading promotions.
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. Home multimedia topical series seminars special webcast series featuring hong kong trade, hong kong brands, hong kong advantages, cepa closer economic partnership arrangement opportunities, fashion videos, chinese medicine, law, arbitration, sme small business financing, sme success stories, and more. Innovation and technology to drive sustainable reading and learningspeakers discussed the latest challenges and opportunities for the publishing industry in the. Innovation and technology to drive sustainable reading and learning. We participated in the china shanghai international childrens book fair ccbf from november 17 to 19, 2017 for the second year. Hong kongproduced films will be interpreted from a french perspective by way of critic arnaud lanuque, who cowrote the book les actrices chinoises about asian thespians. Contains a list of exhibitions, seminars, workshops and other traderelated events in hong kong. 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. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. Meanwhile, these developments are also bringing new opportunities, which were explored at the first international publishing forum at the hktdc hong kong book fair 2019. 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.
Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. It is a 7 day event organised by hong kong trade development council hktdc and will conclude on. 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. Thomas lai, one of the authors of servus hong kong ii. Special work arrangements 1016 feb 2020 updated 1 february 2020. Organized by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the hong kong book fair attracted close to one million visitors despite a postponed opening on sunday due to a typhoon. Hong kong book fair jul 2020, hong kong trade show 10times. 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. Participate in the 2017 hong kong book fair for book promotion in a very unique and special market. Hktdc hong kong book fair 2017 honeycombers hong kong. 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. Honored french authors invited to hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong, jul 19, 2019 acn newswire the internet era of new reading habits and norms is dramatically reducing printed paper readership and presenting unprecedented challenges to the publishing. Introduction of hong kong authorized economic operator programme and sme export marketing fund webinar workshop hong kong trade development council 7 july 2020 webinar series.
As asias business hub, trade fair capital and convention hub, hong kong attracts plenty of international buyers, suppliers and companies to participate in the range of events taking place here. Apart from an extensive selection of books, the fair offered a wide range of cultural activities, including seminars with renowned writers and art gallery exhibitions. Hong kong book fair 2017 special podcast series british. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the hong kong book fair attracted close to one million visitors despite a postponed opening on sunday due to a typhoon.
Challenges to publishing examined at hktdc hong kong book. Hong kong, july 20, 2017 acn newswire book publishing is facing increasing challenges posed by the internet, which has become the font of most reading and knowledge in the digital era. Special work arrangements 39 feb 2020 updated 28 january 2020. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. Book online via the mice online offer page or contact your nearest cathay pacific and cathay dragon reservations office and quote the mice event code mice945 of the hktdc hong kong houseware fair. Hong kong book fair organised a series of seminars for visitors to explore chinese martial arts literature across different times. Hong kong, jul 25, 2017 acn newswire the 28th hktdc hong kong book fair and the inaugural hong kong sports and leisure expo concluded today. Chinese muslim showing some kung fu skills at the hong. Challenges to publishing examined at hktdc hong kong book fair seminar. Houseware fair seminars reveal summer 19 design themes.
The internet era of new reading habits and norms is dramatically reducing printed paper readership and presenting unprecedented challenges to the publishing industry. Hktdc seminars, workshops and trainings in hong kong hktdc. The forum was coorganised by the hong kong development council hktdc and hong kong publishing federation. This year, by request, weve rounded up a number of consumer shows to include on our list in addition to tradefocused shows. 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. Sara wheeler will lead a travel writing workshop exploring place, emotion. Nearly 1 million visit hong kong book fair hktdc media room. Intellasia east asia news challenges to publishing. Hong kong, july 19, 2019 acn newswire the internet era of new reading habits and norms is dramatically reducing printed paper readership and presenting unprecedented challenges to the publishing industry. There will be over 670 stalls with books from over 35 countries in lots of different languages so youll be sure to find something to suit your reading tastes. If you get tired searching for the perfect book, there will also be a bunch of different cultural events like lifestyle seminars with hong kong artists. English reading and creative writing series tim moore by hktdc. Writers conferences, festivals, and book fairs in 2017. The hong kong book fair was held from 2026 july at hkcec, wan chai.
Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. The hong kong book fair cultural events advisory panel chose the theme of travel for. 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. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Besides selling and exhibiting new books and media products, there are reading and writing workshops, seminars, and autograph sessions for book lovers. 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. Lanuques latest publication, police vs syndicats du crime, investigates hong kong cinema classics, complemented with interviews of more than 40 industry players. If you love to read you need to check out this book fair at the hong kong convention centre.