Whoever revolves around the editorial world knows that every year, for
three days, London is the stage for an unique event: the book fair
(London Book Fair).
Born to favour the getting together of new
talents, this vital forum attracts an international audience of
writers, agents, editors, journalists, sellers and professionals of the
sector that this year came to the british capital from the 16th to the
18th of April.



On the opening day a Chairman's breakfast was organised in the Earls
Court's conference room where the topic of discussion was two specific
book markets: India and China. There were the participations of Simon
Mater, since the 26th of September Presidents of the LBF, James Kynge,
author of "China shakes the world" and winner of the 2006 "Golden
Sachs Business Book of the year award", Mark Tully, author of "India
unending journey. Finding balance in a time of change" and Jane
Friedman, editor. Moleskine, in its series City Notebook, was given as
a gift to the participants of the conference alongside the books of
Mark Tully and James Kynge. The book of the first Indian author born in
Great Brittan, explores, through anecdotes and interviews, the thousand
of sides of India, a country in constant and rapid change.

The
"journey" of which he talks about is a reflection on how much India can
teach the West on managing its material and spiritual resources. The
work of Kynge, however, analyses the rapid growth of China, its
transition from being a "far" country to great influence in our own
society, with its strengths and weaknesses.

The visitors of the London Fair can find detailed indications on how to move about the event on
www.londonbookfair.co.uk
as well as other information (including tips on the best restaurants).
To explore the city, Moleskine City Notebook contains maps of the city,
the tube map and an ample space for notes (on books and more).