Rare surviving items of Charles Dickens’ clothing, including the linen shirt collar worn by the writer when he suffered his fatal stroke in 1870, are to go on display. Other items being exhibited include Dickens’ black silk stockings – part of his only surviving suit – as well as personal effects and items related […]
Thousands of authors including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman have published an “empty” book to protest against AI firms using their work without permission. About 10,000 writers have contributed to Don’t Steal This Book, in which the only content is a list of their names. Copies of the work are being distributed to […]
102 nominations from 34 nationalities highlight the global strength of women in publishing PublisHer has unveiled the shortlisted candidates for the PublisHer Excellence Awards 2026, laying a key milestone in its global campaign to recognize and advance women’s leadership in publishing. This year’s PublisHer Excellence Awards drew 102 nominations spanning 34 nationalities, reflecting the diversity […]
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Jan 29-Feb 2, 2025 The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature brings people from around the world together in the heart of Dubai each year. This celebration transcends borders and languages as talented writers entertain,...
International Publishers Congress 4-6 December Website: https://publisherscongress.com/about/
Più Libri Più Liberi, Italy 4 – 8 December Più libri is the first Italian fair dedicated exclusively to independent publishing where every year around 500 publishers, coming from all over Italy, present their news and their catalog to the public. Website:...
