The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. Top books for 2017 we have put together an awesome selection of some of the best books of 2017. On this years edition, it will attend exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Hong kong book fair 2017 special podcast series british.
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 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. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the 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. From the hong kong book fair back, finishing the photos suddenly found that since 2010 i began to go to the hong kong book fair every year, leaving every time the venue photos, contrast is. Many books from popular authors will be featured at the 2017 hong kong book fair book fair. Room s222223, hong kong convention and exhibition centre, 1 expo drive, wanchai speaker. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. 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. Date july 19, 2017 july 25, 2017 city country hong kong china. A motley crew of publishers, booksellers, ngos and education companies descended in hong kong this year for the 2017 book fair.
Hktdc hong kong book fair exhibition services department. Holder of the pass can utilise the fasttrack fair route with unlimited entry during the hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. Hong kong book fair verified stand theme and design youtube. Hktdc hong kong book fair represents one of the most important international exhibition for books, magazines, teaching books, topographical maps, which will take place in hong kong. Hong kong book fair 2017 show more 18 photos 34 views. The facilitators chose black instead of anarchist for safety reasons. Participate in the 2017 hong kong book fair for book promotion in a very unique and special market. We cant miss the book fair as its definitely the biggest event for books and all the schooling tools. 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. Fear and selfcensorship at the hong kong book fair. The holder of the super pass for book lovers must follow the admission rules set by the organiser. Thomas lai, one of the authors of servus hong kong ii. 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.
Other modification subject to prior confirmation on unit price. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. Check out titles like the allconsuming moonglow, the new york times bestseller exploring a century through one mans death bed confession, and nonfiction works like the disappearance of emile zola by michael rosen. Chinese muslim showing some kung fu skills at the hong. Hong kong book fair jul 2020, hong kong trade show. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair.
Hong kong trade development council and maildeliver to. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. 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. This weekend34 years after london held its first anarchist book fair their plan will become a reality, in the form of black book fair. It is a 7 day event organised by hong kong trade development council hktdc and will conclude on 21jul2020. Hong kong book fair super pass for book lovers record. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2017 hong kong book fair. The 28th annual hong kong book fair ended in wan chai today.
Information services department takes part in hong kong book fair 2017 with photos the information services department isd is taking part in this years hong kong book fair, to be held from today july 19 to july 25 under the theme cool summer reading. Hong kong book fair 2017 schoolbus britannia on hong. Lgbt books banned at hong kong book fair banned titles included a gentlemans wedding, gay soldiers diary and crying girls. Shanghai commercial bank credit card hong kong book fair 2017 adult ticket redemption form to. Contains a list of exhibitions, seminars, workshops and other traderelated events in hong kong. Six books for fashionistas at hong kong book fair 2017 vivienne westwood, audrey hepburn, angelica hicks, agnes b. From sara wheelers adventure in antarctic to tim moores travel riding across europe on a bicycle, and. 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. Honored french authors invited to hong kong book fair 2017. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year.
The event is organized by the hong kong trade development council, a statutory body that organizes over 30 trade fairs each year to promote hong kong as a platform for doing business. The hong kong book fair was held from 1925 july at hkcec, wan chai. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. Six books for fashionistas at hong kong book fair 2017. Some of the hong kong fairs and trade shows are the largest of their kind in the world. Originally a live youtube video filmed 217 2017 in hong kong. For everyone interested the fair begins on wednesday, july 19 and ends on tuesday, july 25.
Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2017 china expo fair. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the hong kong book fair. As asias premier event of its kind, the 2020 fair featured international exhibitors in an incomparable showcase for the complete lifestyle picture. Hktdc hong kong book fair 2017 honeycombers hong kong. Inside, its a treasure trove of limited edition comics, figures and other collectibles from hong kong, japan and farther afield. 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. 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. Discover travel writing at the hong kong book fair 2017. The 27th hong kong book fair held by hong kong trade development council has attracted a recordbreaking 640 exhibitors from 35.
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. Onsite relocation deletion of electricity item hkd100 per unit 25. Shanghai commercial bank ltd credit card service dept. 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. Shanghai commercial bank limited the bank fax no8100 3928 should the application be made by fax, please do not send us the original form by mail to avoid duplication. This odd mixture is nothing new as we noted in 2015 and 2016, and if anything this years fair was a more muted affair with fewer dazzling displays, only one largesized englishlanguage booth, and a rather paltry. Podcast 2 british prizewinning travel writer and biographer sara wheeler will talk about her travel from the antarctic to the arctic and her other works ahead of her visit for hong kong book fair 2017 from 21 to 23 july. Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2017 hktdc hong kong book fair represents one of the most important international exhibition for books, magazines, teaching books, topographical maps, which will take place in hong kong. Venus chiu, author of couchsurfing guidebook inviting r.
The number and variety of hong kong trade shows, conventions and fairs continues to rise as hong kong has established itself as one of the worlds leading and most vibrant exhibition venues. Information services department takes part in hong kong. 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. I will be attending hong kong book fair where i will try to promote and sell my book through my publishers booth. Ahkok and his friends soon decided that hong kong, too, needs an anarchist book fair. Free of charge for relocation deletion of facilities if order placed on or before 7 jun 2017 24.
Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. Shanghai commercial bank credit card hong kong book fair. Coorganised by the british council and hong kong trade development council. Lgbt books banned at hong kong book fair newnownext. If you love to read you need to check out this book fair at the hong kong convention centre.
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