Public hosted by discover hong kong australia interested. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. The causeway bay books disappearances are a series of international disappearances concerning five staff members of causeway bay books, a former bookstore located in causeway bay, hong kong. The hong kong book fair was held from 2026 july at hkcec, wan chai. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong book fair. Panels giving details of the world statistics day 2015 and the 16bc were exhibited. Exhibitors left behind books they failed to sell during the sevenday event as well as wooden bookshelves, plastic bags, and drinks, leaving behind an enormous mess at. 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. Exhibitors arrange books at a book fair in hong kong. Crowds gather at the wan chai convention centre for this years hong kong book fair 2015. Exhibitors left behind books they failed to sell during the sevenday. Night activities at the hong kong book fair with three french artists.
Christophe onoditbiot is coming to the hong kong book fair 2015. We are most pleased that we can cooperate with sun ya publications, which is the most longstanding and largest publication company in publishing children and teenagers books in. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. Our company joined the hong kong book fair 2015 on 1521 july 2015 in hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Between october and december 2015, five staff of causeway bay books went missing. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. The 2016 hong kong book fair, the most important event in the citys literary. A boy reading next to copies of george orwells 1984 at hong kongs annual book fair, july 15, 2015. Bbc culture how the hong kong book fair became the. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at hkcec, wan chai. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year.
Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair hong. Hong kong bookfair 2015 on 1521 july 2015 in hong kong. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. Best fiction and nonfiction books, novels and memoirs that take place primarily in the city of hong kong. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details. One of the five hong kong booksellers abducted by china in 2015 for running an independent bookstore selling politically sensitive books has vowed to reopen his shop in neighbouring democratic taiwan. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair. The continuing success of hktdc hong kong book fair is a tribute to its longterm exhibitors and to the enthusiasm of the hong kong public for reading and education. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. The organiser, the hktdc, has always been striving to promote local reading culture. At least two of them disappeared in mainland china, one in thailand. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. 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.
Census and statistics department took part in hong kong. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. It is a 7 day event organised by hong kong trade development council hktdc and will conclude on 21jul2020. The annual hong kong book fair is under way, featuring more than 580 exhibitors and with visitor numbers expected to exceed one million. Published on jul 19, 2015 nigeriaborn english poet and author ben okri has won numerous international prizes. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. At the hong kong book fair, he guides the readers a journey into the imagination.
The general consulate of france in hong kong and macao is proud to announce the organisation of night activities at the hong kong book fair 2015. The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2017 hong kong book fair. Hong kong book fair jul 2020, hong kong trade show. Honored french authors invited to hong kong book fair 2017.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. Hong kong protesters to target annual book fair and. On 15,16,19 and 20 of july the book fair opened until 22. In the middle east, abu dhabi, sharjah and dubai are growing hubs for rights sales. The consulate will be holding a booth at this years hong kong book fair. 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. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair. At the hong kong book fair, dr george yeo, ceo kerry logistics group and former minister of foreign affairs of singapore, and jacky foo. The city that doesnt read hong kong free press hkfp. On the 17,18 of july the book fair opened until midnight. Nora tam we hope people can express their demands in a. Each year, for 24 years, the growing number of visitors has reaffirmed the popularity. Hundreds of brand new books were abandoned at this years hong kong book fair after the exhibition finished on july 21.
The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. 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. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. 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. Over 580 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions joined the event. Hong kong bookseller abducted by china vows to reopen shop. Thousands of books are on display from popular fiction.
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