BEA 2015

Edward Nawotka, Editor-in-Chief at Publishing Perspectives, noted in a recent article on BEA, that “In what is a notably smaller book fair than a decade ago, the most impressive amount of floor space is occupied not by an American publisher — but by the China pavilion, one as austere and intimidating as the Great Wall itself.”

“Of course, China is itself largely a self-contained, self-serving market, one that doesn’t need interaction with foreign or overseas publishers to survive. Their commitment and appearance at international book fairs largely seems to be a gesture towards cultural exchange, albeit one sorely lacking an articulate ambassador or two who can help guide the rest of the world in understanding,” he continues. Read more here.