Cape Town Book Fair 2010 (30 July – 2 August, 2010) – news

Welcome to the first newsletter of the 2010 Cape Town Book Fair (CTBF). Through this newsletter you will be kept up to date with the latest news and developments, deadlines and dates that are vital to the success and smooth running of the fair.

This year we are excited to announce that the first day of the fair, July 30, 2010 will be a trade day. This is a great opportunity to grow the trade aspect of the fair.

The professional day will be open to exhibitors and trade visitors, for example booksellers, librarians, institutional buyers, teachers, school principals among others. The organisers will present on the spot seminars, e.g. on Rights Trading, Publishing in Africa, Digital publishing, a seminar for booksellers and other subjects.

The organisers will also present matchmaking seminars for different target groups, one of them being a buyers/sellers meeting. Exhibitors are invited to stage their own professional programmes on that day as well: making the CTBF a place where publishers, booksellers and other trade exhibitors can send their staff to be trained and gain knowledge for free.

If publishers want to meet potential clients and business partners, they should sign up for the matchmaking sessions – we have had tremendous success with these in the past – and great outcomes for the participants!

Other highlights for trade visitors will be the Rights and Business Lounge where participants will be able to conduct meetings in a business-like environment and in privacy. On top of this the CTBF will present an International Collective, where exhibitors from all over the world can register single titles, shelves or panels in order to test the market.

The CTBF has been embraced by the public, with tens of thousands of visitors streaming through its doors over the past four years to celebrate books and take part in discussions. We are confident that this year, with the added attractions of the trade day, and the strong focus that we placing on the CTBF as the portal to the African publishing market will make it a fitting celebration of the fair’s fifth year.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town from 30 July to 2 August, 2010.

Warm regards
Claudia Kaiser
Director Cape Town Book Fair

Exciting opportunity to attend networking and information exchange event about the CTBF

This year a new forum event has been introduced to allow PASA members and stakeholders in the CTBF to get the latest information about the fair and all its new innovative features. These features have been designed so that you will get the maximum benefit from your participation in the fair. Join the CTBF team for a forum discussion where you can express your expectations with the team.

Date: 12 May 2010
Time: 9am to 2pm, lunch will be served
Venue: Cape Town International Conference Centre
RSVP: To Juliet at info@capetownbookfair.co.za or telephone +27 21 418 5493

Be part of the first International Collective at the CTBF

The CTBF is the largest book trade event on the African continent which has a market of over 680 million people spread across 47 countries. You can access this market through the first International Collective which will allow you to display your titles, even if you are not at the fair. You will receive:

- Prominent display of your books, magazines and non-print material
- Full company and title listing online for one year at www.pubmatch.org/CTBF
- Distribution of catalogues and brochures
- Staff on hand to collect enquiries on your behalf
- You can tailor make your entry to suit your budget

For more information contact the CTBF on info@capetownbookfair.co.za or visit www.capetownbookfair.com

Registration: Hurry up, there isn’t much space left

Space is rapidly being booked out, but there are still some opportunities to book space at the fair.
Go to www.capetownbookfair.co.za/exhibitors/registration

Book2Look
Another innovation will be the, “Book2Look” – a new marketing tool for books. Publishers can register their titles (published 2008 or later) on this special Cape Town Book Fair edition, in Book2Look they can upload reading samples of the titles as well as other information, create links to different book shops where the title can be ordered and bought. Readers can recommend the books and the reading samples through facebook, twitter etc. to their friends. The Book2look programme will be a valuable marketing tool allowing sampling of books and a view of covers and illustrations. It will be launched for exhibitors on May 10, 2010 on the Cape Town Book Fair website.

Industry News from South Africa: Independent Publishing
Independent publishing is a growing trend in the South African market. For many it is seen as a way to get their books published in a relatively small market, but it holds many challenges. For some publishers though these challenges have been overcome in a quite spectacular manner.

Jacana Media, headed up by Bridget Impey, was voted the South African Small Publisher of the Year in 2009. Impey says, “Jacana is an independent publisher who punches well above their weight.” An example of this is evidenced by the fact that the biggest chain of bookstores in South Africa had six Jacana titles on their list of 30 books in their Home Bru promotion (Home Bru is a list that focuses on South African writers and their works).

Part of the challenge for Impey in taking on a manuscript lies in “thinking we’ll sell more than 1 500 of a title before we’ll take it on, we’re pleased when we sell more than 3 000 copies of a title”. While these numbers may seem small one has to keep in mind that a “bestseller” for a South African book lies somewhere between 3 000 and 7 000.

Click here to read more

Seminar invite from the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair for BEA

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2011

Please make a note in your diaries of the new dates for the ADIBF 2011. The fair will now take place from 15—20 March 2011.
We are already starting to plan the 21st ADIBF for you and will be busy all year round, working to connect synergise, develop and promote our events and activities. Come meet us at the different book fairs around the world or email us for more details.

Watch this space www.adbookfair.com to see for more information and the latest programmes.

Cape Town Book Fair 2010

SBPA members are invited to exhibit at the 5th Annual Cape Town Book Fair to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 30 July to 2 August 2010.

From Cape Town Book Fair: We are very pleased to announce that 30 July, the first day of the fair, will be a dedicated trade day, a day exclusively reserved for publishers and trade visitors as well as institutional buyers. We will further arrange “matchmakings” to introduce interested parties to each other and stage seminars addressing hot topics of the trade. As another “First Time” all exhibitors can register their exhibited titles from 2008 onwards on our website, so as to promote them to potential buyers at an early stage. Together with the Goethe-Institute and other partners we will continue our efforts to ensure that more publishers from other African countries will exhibit at the CTBF. While strengthening the trade aspect of the fair, we will also keep on staging the very popular seminars and events at the Fair, aimed at attracting the general public. Last not but least we can ensure you of a much improved shelving system.

I have much pleasure in attaching the Registration form and Registration Booklet for your perusal. Please note that we have introduced an early bird discount of 2.5 % which is applicable to all bookings made by 31 December 2009 and payment by 31 January 2010.

A hard copy has been sent to you in the post. In the meanwhile you are welcome to complete the application form online at www.capetownbookfair.co.za or complete the attached form and fax to +27 (21) 418 5949.

If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at +27 (21) 418 5493 or email Sadika Ahmed at ahmeds@capetownbookfair.co.za

Click HERE for the registration booklet
Click HERE for the registration form

We very much look forward to welcoming you in Cape Town in July 2010!

With very best wishes
Claudia Kaiser, Director
Sadika Ahmed, Exhibition Manager
Cape Town Book Fair
Tel: +27 21 418 5493
Fax: +27 21 418 5949

Taipei International Book Exhibition 2010

The deadline of early bird registration for TIBE 2010 is due on 30.September 2009.

The Registration for the Taipei International Book Exhibition is now already started!

This is the absolutely best chance to get a direct and efficient communication with the international publishers from Asian and the world. To have a better registration rate for your participation, we would like to remind you do not miss the deadline of Early Bird Registration on 30, September 2009 and 10% discount of your stand rental fee will be guaranteed.

With France as the Guest of Honor for the TIBE 2010, a big delegation of significant French publishers and writers will be presented during the fair. Besides, the major Chinese publishers will also take part in the TIBE 2010. It¡¦s an ideal opportunity for you to create the rights and culture communication with Chinese language publishers!

*For more information and registration details, click here.

or contact :
Mr. Lu-Yen LU
Taipei Book Fair Foundation
12F, No. 178, Sec. 1, Keelung Road, Taipei 110 Taiwan
Tel: +886 2 2767 1268 (Ext. 108)
Fax: +886 2 2767 2808
e-mail: luluyen@taipeibookfair.org

Manila International Book Fair 16 – 20 September, 2009

The 30th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is gearing up for its biggest run yet. As the Philippines’ premier book event, the MIBF celebrates its pearl anniversary by bringing together all sectors involved in the publishing industry. The MIBF is slated on September 16 – 20, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, Exhibit Halls 1 – 4, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

As one of the longest-running book fairs in Asia, the MIBF is also considered one of the most accessible venues for showcasing published works. The MIBF brings local and international publishers, book sellers, wholesalers, writers and readers to one venue.

This year, the MIBF promises to be bigger than ever. This much awaited event has amassed a following of approximately 60,000 avid book lovers who flock to the fair every year. And with a line-up of co-located events throughout the fair, this year’s MIBF is expected to double its visitor turnout than in previous years.

The following are the co-located events to be held in conjunction with the MIBF:
1. Career and Guidance Counseling Exhibit by Inter-Ed Specialists Experts provide students with guidance as these bright, young minds set their sights on careers after school.
Date and venue: September 17-18, 2009 at SMX Function Rooms 1-2
Expected number of attendees: 7,000 per day
Audience profile: Students

2. A Tribute to Teachers 2009 by Diwa Learning Systems and Bato Balani Foundation
The biggest annual gathering of teachers, principals and school administrators in the country, where individuals who mold, inspire, motivate and encourage young minds are honored and recognized.
Date and venue: September 19, 2009 at SMX Function Rooms 1-5
Expected number of attendees: 7,000 – 10,000
Audience profile: Teachers

3. Edu.Shop
A on-stop-shop fair that will showcase other non-instructional materials, supplies, facilities, and equipment needed by schools and also students.
Date and venue: September 16-20 at SMX Exhibit Hall
Expected number of attendees: 7,000 daily
Audience profile: School Officials, Academe, Librarians, Procurement Officers & General Public

4. A Special visit of Mr. Andrew Matthews to “The 30th Manila International Book Fair”
Mr. Matthews is a best selling author, cartoonist and international speaker. His bestselling books: Happiness in a Nutshell, Happiness Now, Follow your Heart, Being a Happy Teen and Get Faxed have been translated into 35 different languages.

Primetrade Asia, Inc. is organizing the fair in partnership with the Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc., Book Development Association of the Philippines, Philippine Booksellers Association, Inc. and the Publishers’ Representatives Organization of the Philippines. A major objective of the fair is to promote good reading habits, especially among the youth, and to create opportunities for people to avail of books and learning tools for the development, upgrading, or institutionalizing skills of the book industry and its allied industries, thereby, upgrading learning and teaching levels. Another goal is to provide a venue where an exchange of ideas can take place among publishers, booksellers, librarians, academicians, writers, printers, manufacturers and distributors of educational aids and all those connected with book development, publishing, printing, computer distributors/retailers, school and
office supplies, computer and learning institutes and related trade from within and outside the Philippines; and to encourage authorship and improve the literacy and creative content of books published.

In this regard, we wish to invite your company once again to be a part of this event. We reserved booth nos. 213 – 215 to be shared by ABPA members free-of-charge, (please see attached floorplan for your reference).

Should you need to discuss matters in detail, please do not hesitate to contact the Undersigned or Ms. Bernadette Catahan at telephone nos. 896-0661 or 896-0682, fax nos. 896-0695, 897-0139 or through email address: bookfair@primetradeasia.com

2009 Beijing International Book Fair

Invitation to 2009 Beijing International Book Fair

2009 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) will be held at the China International Exhibition Centre from September 3 to September 7, 2009. The exhibition area will cover 35,000 square meters. Spain will take part in the fair as the Country of Honor.

As the organizer of BIBF, CNPIEC will invite the publishers form ASEAN to attend 2009BIBF. We will provide the ABPA a free stand for the first year attending BIBF. The booth number is 8A.H04 in Hall 8 at China International Exhibition Centre. The stand will be manned by the Deputy Secretary General Ms. Sonia A. Santiago during the whole duration of the book fair.

There are some issues I would like to remind you before you come to BIBF this year.

1. Application for Visa
Please fill the form 6-2 attached and send it back to us. Then we will
send you the invitation letter to apply Visa.

2. Reservation for Hotel
Please Check the link: http://www.bibf.net/uploadfile/2009BIBF-7-1.pdf
find the HOTEL RESERVATION FORMs at the last part of the file for the
hotels near the exhibition center, With this form, the hotels will give
you preferential price for the BIBF¡¯ exhibitor.

3. Shipping Ways
Because of the regulation of Chinese Customs, DHL, FEDEX or UPS could not
carry your books to the fair site. Since all the Logics companies could
not do the custom clearance. Then please refer to the instruction below:
Direct transport to Beijing by air mail
Consignee: China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Corporation
Add: 16 Gongti E. Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing
Liaison persons: Mr. Tang Helong Ms. Wei Ying
Tel£º+86 10 6592 2150 Fax£º+86 10 6508 6936
Exhibits should arrive at the Beijing Capital Airport no later than August 2, 2009
Case Marking: BIBF¡¯2009
Dest.: Beijing (September 03-07, 2009)
Exhibitor: ASEAN Book Publishers Association
Hall No.: Hall 8
Booth No.: 8A.H04
Case No.: xxx/xxx
Shipping documents delivery: Shipping documents must be faxed to the
consignee after exhibits have been delivered for shipping. A “Declaration
Form for Temporary Import Exhibits” (See attachment) should include with
the original shipping documents.
Charges for transportation handled by exhibitors
All exhibitors handling their own transportation will be charged US $70
for customs clearance for each batch of exhibit materials.
Transportation charges from the Beijing Airport to the booth:US$1.35/kg
(minimum charge of 70kg)

For assistance, contact:
Rong Rong
Beijing International Book Fair Management Office,
Room 803, 16 Gongti East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, P.R. China
Tel: 0086 10 65866995
Fax: 0086 10 65089188
Email: rongr@bibf.net
Website: www.bibf.net

Forthcoming book publishing programmes in Indonesia

• The International Publishing Forum, to be held in conjunction with Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, 7-11 October 2009, at Ubud, Bali
• 2nd Academic Book Fair 2009, which will be held on 29 October – 3 November 2009, at Perpustakaan Umum Kota Malang (East Java), Indonesia
• The Indonesia Book Fair 2009, which will be held on 4 – 8 November 2009 at Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta

On behalf of Indonesian Book Publishers Association (Ikapi) we would like to invite all SBPA members to participate in the aforementioned book fairs and forums. As in previous years, these forums bring together publishers, editors, writers, readers and key players in the publishing world to share their knowledge and the possibility of co-operation.

For more information, please contact Kartini Nurdin.

Accreditation for the Film & Media Forum at the FBF 2009

If you’re looking for good material, then make sure now that you are accredited for the Frankfurt Book Fair 2009 and its Film & Media Rights Centre (Film Rights Centre) in the Film & Media Forum. Accreditation for the Frankfurt Book Fair enables you to attend match-up meetings with publishing companies and agencies representing film rights.

Within the course of three-hour slots you can meet up to ten agents. A copy of the Film Rights Catalogue Autumn 2009 is also included in accreditation. In this, every publishing company taking part in the Film & Media Rights Centre introduces five titles suitable for film adaptation.

The Film & Media Forum at the Frankfurt Book Fair also offers you a top quality programme of seminars and events with international contributors, two cinemas and a collective stand featuring books about films and books suitable for film adaptations.

If you are interested in taking part or in the programme for the Film & Media Forum, don;t hesitate to contact me! Or simply apply for accreditation now using the form here.

Singapore Pavilion at Frankfurt Book Fair 2009

Let’s go to Frankfurt Book Fair to be a part of the world’s largest marketplace for the publishing industry!

Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA) is honoured to have the opportunity to organize and coordinate Singapore National Stand, the Singapore Pavilion @ Frankfurt Book Fair 2009. The Media Development Authority (MDA) has decided to take a supporting role this year, by way of providing subsidies for the participants under the “Market Development Scheme”, which covers up to 50 percent of airfare and accommodation expenses incurred during the Frankfurt Book Fair 2009.

The Singapore Pavilion
SBPA will feature a 40 sqm pavilion which will serve as a platform for the Singapore publishing industry to showcase their publications and services.

We will be located at Hall 6.0, together with China, Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia and many other countries.

As part of the Singapore Pavilion, through our collective effort, we can benefit from the advertising and publicity to be generated. All participants will have their company’s name listed in the Frankfurt Book Fair Catalogue. You will also participate in the Networking Party, a social event that will enable you to meet and interact with international business associates.

Additional Benefits
All participants will be invited to a pre-fair seminar on “How to be a Winner in International Copyrights Trading”. You will be able to meet with the team of experts, comprising publishers and literary agents.

About Frankfurt Book Fair
Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s largest trade fair for the book publishing industry, held annually in the month of October since 1948. Annually, more than 7,000 exhibitors from 100 countries participate in the fair, to negotiate international book publishing and distribution rights.

The Guest-of-honour for Frankfurt Book Fair 2009 is the country of China.

For more information, please refer to www.bookfair.com.

Participation Fee
To encourage greater participation from the SBPA members, we have three proposals for you to choose from:

1) Standard Booth Package: S$3,000.00
- Size of booth: 4 sqm (semi-open area)
- Company name will be displayed on top of the display shelves
- 2 display shelves to exhibit publications (2 wall units, with 4 or 5 levels in each unit)
- 2 lockable cabinets located below the display shelves
- 1 table and 3 chairs
- Electrical supply (wireless internet access can be arranged)
- 2 exhibitor passes to the fair
- Delivery for 1 jumbo box (25 kg)

2) Economic Booth Package: S$1,600.00
- Size of booth: 2 sqm (semi-open area)
- Company name displayed
- 1 display shelf (wall unit) to exhibit publications and brochures
- 1 lockable cabinet below the display shelf
- Electrical supply (wireless internet access can be arranged)
- 1 exhibitor pass to the fair
- Complimentary courier service for 1 parcel (12 kg)
- Access to common table and chairs (shared with adjacent booths)

Note: This package is limited to 4 participants, available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

3) Display Package: S$300.00
This package is for company who wishes to reach out to the international book market but is not able to attend the fair personally.
You are entitled to the following services:
- Display 5 copies of your publications
- Distribute your brochures and catalogues.
- Trade enquiry forms issued to customers interested in your publications.

We look forward to having your company join us in putting together our creative minds and entrepreneurial spirit to create a new beginning for the Singapore Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Together, let’s make it a resounding success for Singapore, the Singapore publishers as well as the book industry worldwide.

Lim Li Kok
Chairman
Book Fair Sub-committee
Singapore Book Publishers Association
Email asiapacbooks@pacific.net.sg

Click here to download the booking form