South African Book Fair, South Africa
6 – 8 September
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 […]
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...
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...
On International Women’s Day 2026, PublisHer announces a strategic partnership with the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO) to strengthen knowledge, rights awareness and professional development opportunities for women in publishing...