Cairo International Book Fair
The British Council in Cairo has accepted an invitation from the General Egyptian Book Organisation (GEBO) for the UK to be guest of honour at the 2009 Cairo International Book Fair. They are working with the London Book Fair, The Publishers Association, Independent Publishers Guild and other organisations on a wide range of activities to take place during the two-week event. These will fall into three categories: Reader Development, Professional Development for Publishers and Writers and their work. The British Council is inviting 10 authors from the UK to deliver a programme of lectures, book signings and so forth at the fair and other venues around Egypt.
At the fair, there will be two UK stands; the first displaying a range of titles in the international hall (Hall 15) and the second will offer copies of these for sale in the selling hall (Hall 3).
In addition to the activities being arranged by the organising partners, there are plans for a delegation of UK publishers to visit the fair for a few days. Those joining the delegation are expected to cover their own flight and accommodation costs (The British Council will obtain special hotel rates for the group), whilst all in-country costs will be covered by the British Council and our hosts.
Further details about the UK presence at the fair will follow in due course, but if you are interested in taking part (exhibiting or joining the delegation), please contact Gloria Bailey to register your interest.
For full details please click on the PDF below.
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