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From the publishers and dealmakers to the copyright pros, the commissioners and the global licensers, including those involved in rights negotiation, at LBF, we unite the book community for three days of business, networking and learning. We look forward to welcoming you back.

🌿 Meet the Makers: Wuthering HeightsEmily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece has inspired generations, but three adaptations st...
28/05/2026

🌿 Meet the Makers: Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece has inspired generations, but three adaptations stand out:
🎥 The 1939 film starring Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon, a visually stunning classic that softened the novel’s darker themes while earning eight Academy Award nominations (Medium).
🎶 Kate Bush’s 1978 chart-topping song, a theatrical and haunting tribute that gave Catherine Earnshaw’s ghostly voice a new dimension (Half Mystic).
🎬 The 2026 film directed by Emerald Fennell, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, promises a bold, modern retelling of this timeless tale (People).

Which adaptation of Wuthering Heights is your favourite? Let us know below! 👇

A celebration of stories without borders.The International Booker Prize is a powerful reminder of how translation connec...
26/05/2026

A celebration of stories without borders.

The International Booker Prize is a powerful reminder of how translation connects readers, cultures and ideas across the world. An inspiring evening recognising the people who bring exceptional international voices to new audiences.

22/05/2026

📚✨ Fit Check at LBF 26!

From page-turners to head-turners, the looks at this year’s London Book Fair are nothing short of heartstopping! 😍 Watch as authors and visitors alike bring their A-game to the literary runway. Who says book lovers can’t serve style?

20/05/2026

What’s the biggest opportunity in publishing right now? 📚

At , Tom Weldon (Penguin Random House UK), Bob Carrigan (Audible) and Joanna Prior (Pan Macmillan) shared their perspectives on the future of storytelling.

The conversation made one thing clear: the opportunities for stories to travel further than ever are just getting started.

06/05/2026

📚 Tom Weldon on the Power of Publishing

In a world of endless content, book publishers are more vital than ever. Watch as Tom Weldon shares his insights on how publishers shape culture, champion diverse voices, and ensure stories that matter reach the right audiences.

Celebrating excellence in global publishing 🌍Last week, we were delighted to present The London Book Fair International ...
05/05/2026

Celebrating excellence in global publishing 🌍

Last week, we were delighted to present The London Book Fair International Award to Thames & Hudson at the Independent Publishers Awards.

This award celebrates success on the global stage, and we’re proud to see Thames & Hudson flourishing in export markets.

Congratulations to all the inspiring nominees shaping the future of creative content.

Left to right: Hal Cruttenden (IPA Host), Emma Lowe (Event Director, The London Book Fair), Joséphine Seblon (Head of Foreign Rights, Thames & Hudson), and Juliette Foster (IPA Host).

🚀 From Page to Screen: Project Hail MaryAndy Weir’s bestselling novel has made its stellar leap to the big screen! Direc...
28/04/2026

🚀 From Page to Screen: Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir’s bestselling novel has made its stellar leap to the big screen! Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and starring Ryan Gosling, this sci-fi epic is a story of survival, friendship, and hope that transcends galaxies.

With Gosling’s passion driving the project and groundbreaking visuals—including the most accurate black hole depiction to date—this is a cinematic journey you won’t want to miss. 🌌

Sources: Shelf Media Group, Discussing Film, Scientific American

16/04/2026

"We live in a very interesting time, where so many vectors of media are readily accessible."

We caught up with LBF's very first Narrator of the Fair, Ray Porter, to discuss books, audiobooks, and how AI is transforming the future of narrative media.

15/04/2026

Still thinking about the energy in the International Rights Centre at 📚

Three days of back-to-back meetings, conversations across markets, and the deals that start with a single introduction. This is where stories begin their journey around the world.

We can’t wait to see what comes next from the conversations started here.

31/03/2026

✨ Mike Gayle sat down with us to share a glimpse into his upcoming works, delving deep into the beautiful complexities of relationships and family.

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