A bird’s-eye view of the London Book Fair

British Council India, in association with Oxford Bookstore, is launching the Young Publishing Entrepreneur Award 2009. The winner of the Indian award will take part in an all-expenses paid, 10-day tour of the UK publishing industry in April 2009, and will compete for the International Young Publisher of the Year Award 2009. The international winner receives £7,500, for accomplishing his/her innovative publishing idea, approved by the panel of judges and a stall at the London Book Fair 2009.

Those between 25-35 years of age and working as publishers, agents, literary festival organisers and retailers (including e-tailing) are eligible to apply.

For details, please check out http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-arts-iypey2007.htm.