As a selfpublishing childrens book author trying to launch a successful writing career, you cannot afford to miss the bologna book fair. A special exhibition, featuring the original works of. The exhibit has been curated by the fair since 1967. The fair offers the chance for illustration lovers to come face to face with their favourite artists and discover amazing new work from lond. The result is the worlds premium exchange hub when it comes to publishing which also extends to current multimedia and licensing businesses for childrens.
It is the annual fair at which childrens books biggest deals are made, the hottest talent is found, and publishing relationships built and deepened. Jan 28, 2018 an illustrators guide to bologna book fair january 28, 2018 january 28, 2018 if youre planning on going to bologna book fair this year and youre anything like me then youll have trawled the internet looking for every piece of information and advice about the fair that you can find. Book fair in bologna 2017 illustrators life a day in the life of an illustrator in this video i want to show you guys how the book fair in bologna went and why i love this time of the year so so. A beginners guide to the bologna childrens book fair by a. The 2020 cover was made by the iranian artist hassan mousavi, winner of the 2019 bib biennial of illustrations bratislava grand prix the illustrators annual an unmissable book for your collection, will be on sale online soon. The 2016 bologna illustrators exhibition is a special edition. A highlight of the timehonored gathering of childrens publishers in bologna, italy, the illustrators annualjuried every year from the finest art at the showcelebrates debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent that engages a whole new generation of book lovers. The bologna illustrators exhibition, a cornerstone feature of the bologna childrens book fair, this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. First among these is the illustrators exhibition, which has been curated by bologna childrens book fair since 1967 offering artists from all over the world a unique opportunity to showcase their talent to. An authoritative international jury consisting of publishers.
Apr 09, 2017 so, here you had it my guide to the bologna childrens book fair. A bologna local assured me that, it will happen when galvani turns the page. Bologna childrens book fair in pictures the bookseller. This glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed through at random. So, here you had it my guide to the bologna childrens book fair. Bologna, bologna childrens book fair, illustrators exhibition this entry was posted on january 30, 2014 at 9. The book illustrators gallery big is a display of diverse collections of works by illustrators and artists from singapore and the region, featuring both published and unpublished picture book art. Sep 02, 2019 illustrators selected for the exhibition. A highlight of the timehonored gathering of childrens publishers in bologna, italy, the illustrators annualjuried every year from the finest art at the showcelebrates debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent that engages a whole new generation of booklovers. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. A beginners guide to the bologna childrens book fair by.
Illustration feature the bologna book fair 2018 words. Shortlist of bologna illustrators exhibition 2018 released. My trip to bologna and most importantly the bologna book fair. Apr 07, 2017 book fair in bologna 2017 illustrators life a day in the life of an illustrator in this video i want to show you guys how the book fair in bologna went and why i love this time of the year so so.
Judging the 2014 bologna childrens book fairs illustrators. Scbwi bologna book fair 2016 illustrators gallery the. The selected illustrators will be sent via email a code to download a free entry ticket valid the 4 days of the show. Everybody in the world of childrens books knows what the bologna childrens book fair is, and how important it is in the publishing business. The bologna illustrators exhibition celebrates its 50th. The bologna childrens book fair, to be held april 36 this year, is increasingly combining technology and tradition. An illustrators guide to bologna book fair erin mcclean. The jurors anastasia arkhipova russia, peggy espinosa mexico, william grill uk, allyn johnston usa,bernd molcktassel germany examined more than 15,000 artworks sent by over 3,000 illustrators and selected a total of 77 illustrators. I suppose im a bit of a bologna book fair veteran by now, having attended five times, but its been six years since my last visit, a long gap in publishing terms, so the 2018 fair was full of surprises and revelations. Arte fierainternational exhibition of contemporary art. The illustrators exhibition will present the work of 77 illustrators selected by this years international illustrators exhibition jury. Bologna childrens book fair at outskirtspress self publishing.
See more ideas about booth design, retail design and exhibition display. The first edition of the childrens book fair opened on 4 april 1964 in palazzo re enzo, beginning the history of an event without equal anywhere in the world. Mar 11, 2016 the biggest international event for childrens book professionals gets underway in just a few weeks. I hope this post has inspired you to visit the fair because i cant recommend enough. For the first time ever the illustrators exhibition presents the tactile translation of some of its artworks. The illustrators exhibition had very interesting work from very talented illustrators, and it was especially nice to see how some of the artists worked precisely and intricately in traditional media, but for the most part, it looked as though it were more intended for artists than children.
Since 1967, the illustrators exhibition within the bologna childrens book fair presents the works of the illustrators selected by the jury which consists of five international. Some of the major american publishers had booths that were as big as a book store and obviously designed by an interior design firm specializing in display i have some experience in commercial interiors. Apr 02, 2018 bologna childrens book fair is a fantastic event for anybody interested in the publishing industry, and particularly for us, illustrators this year bologna fair hosted over 1,390 exhibitors from the international childrens publishing world, including publishers, agents, and artists, giving attendees over a thousand potential opportunities in childrens publishing. An illustrators guide to bologna book fair january 28, 2018 january 28, 2018 if youre planning on going to bologna book fair this year and youre anything like me then youll have trawled the internet looking for every piece of information and advice about the fair that you can find. The illustrators annual 2016 brings together the work of 77 artists selected from around the world. As a selftaught illustrator, the fair was a great opportunity to get professional feedback and find out if im good enough. Held at bologna fiera from april 4 to april 7, 2016 the fair welcomes more than 1,200 exhibitors and 25,000 international professional trade visitors and representatives annually.
So if youre planning on going that alone might be worth the effort of entering. The biggest international event for childrens book professionals gets underway in just a few weeks. Bologna, bologna childrens book fair, illustrators exhibition. Abadia ximo spain agnelli claire france ahn jaesun korea almeras chloe france amekan hassan iran antinori andrea italy aresti maria chiara italy asiain lora miren spain barraud marion france bastien emmanuelle france bernal lopez esther spain billaudeau julien france bustelo ana spain. Scbwi bologna book fair the illustrators exhibition. The 2017 fair has attracted chinese computer manufacturer lenovo, which.
A host of authors, illustrators and publishers feature on our pictures roundup of this years bologna childrens book fair, including michael morpurgo, sarah mcintyre and kori song. Please note that the aoi team is working remotely until further notice, and wont be able to pick phone calls. Held annually since 1967, the bologna illustrators exhibition is part of the citys childrens book fair and one of the worlds top showcases for the genre. Exhibition stands design bologna fairs bolognafiere. This is the 2015 edition of chronicles new yearly publication celebrating artists featured at each years bologna book fair. Sep 26, 2017 a highlight of the timehonored gathering of childrens publishers in bologna, italy, the illustrators annualjuried every year from the finest art at the showcelebrates debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent that engages a whole new generation of booklovers. The bologna childrens book fair is an industry leading event that has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience thanks to over 50 years experience. Every year, in the spring, publishers and agents come from all over the world to meet, talk, and buy and sell book rights. Bologna childrens book fair announces 2020 exhibition. Bologna, italy the bologna childrens book fair, the largest and certainly the most important international trade show and book fair dedicated to childrens books, wrapped up thursday. Book publishing and multimedia for children and youth. Email the relevant staff member, or email protected the association of illustrators is a company registered in england and wales.
She was of course referencing the stone statue in the middle of town, however i long felt this way about ever getting to see the famous childrens book fair. Kim clements, told us she had entered the illustrators exhibition, didnt get selected but did receive a free 4day pass to the fair worth 70. See more ideas about exhibition booth design, booth design, exhibition booth. Ill start with the bologna illustrators exhibition as its the first thing you see when you arrive. Bologna childrens book fair announces 2020 exhibition illustrators in news by porter anderson february 11, 2020 leave a comment a twoyear tour of the 2020 bologna childrens book fair exhibition of illustrations is to follow its initial show in march and april. For more than fifty years, bologna childrens book fair is the most important event for publishing and content dedicated to children and teenagers. During the fair, but separate from it, some major awards are announced, including the biannual hans christian andersen awards and the astrid lindgren memorial award. For the 2018 edition in bologna there was the selection for the illustrators exhibition of bologna childrens book fair 2018. The illustrators exhibition will take place during the 57th bologna childrens book fair from 4 to 7 may 2020. The bologna childrens book fair illustrators exhibition is an international showcase on display throughout the fair. The exhibition is noted for a sophisticated artfocused tone, that doesnt necessarily meet the requirements of commercial publishing, but the quality is. Deadline for sending your artwork is october 4th, 2019 the postmark date serves as proof.
Bologna children bookfair 2020 exhibitions beyond sight. By arranging exhibition through outskirts press, your book will receive valuable, faceout exposure on an exclusive shelf with 4 other outskirts press titles. Bologna illustrations exhibition held in china chinadaily. Bologna illustrators exhibition 2017 italian trade. The 2020 illustrators annual collects the illustrations of the 76 artists 75 works, one twohanded work selected for the 53 rd illustrators exhibition. Bologna childrens book fair 2016 reservation form for. Beyond sight bologna children bookfair 2020 exhibitions. Bologna childrens book fair is a fantastic event for anybody interested in the publishing industry, and particularly for us, illustrators this year bologna fair hosted over 1,390 exhibitors from the international childrens publishing world, including publishers, agents, and artists, giving attendees over a thousand potential opportunities in childrens publishing. The exhibition is documented by the illustrators annual catalogue, which features a cover illustration and previously unpublished autobiography by peter sis, winner of the 2010 h. With a cover illustration by laura carlin, the book contains, along with the selected works, contributions from the five members of the jury.
Big not only presents quality artworks for the public to enjoy and appreciate, it also acknowledges and promotes the works of talented illustrators. Erin bellingham the tree climbers please note each of the above illustrations opens at the illustrators website read our judges comments about the submtited works as well as all the big statistics here. Sep 26, 2017 the bologna childrens book fair is the largest and most impactful international book fair in the world. The bologna childrens book fair is key international trade fair dedicated to the childrens publishing and multimedia industry. Bologna illustrators exhibition 2017 italian trade agency.
An exhibition project conceived as a visual and involving journey through the images of the 12 finalist projects of the vii edition of the sbc 2020 and the 6 winning books. Selected by the years jury at the fair in march, the illustrators herein represent the most daring, exciting artistic minds working across the world. China and italy have cooperated many times in the childrens book industry. Mar 21, 20 the illustrators exhibition will present the work of 77 illustrators selected by this years international illustrators exhibition jury. The bologna book fairan illustrators glimpse more than.
The bologna illustrations exhibition opened its third show in china july 15 and will run until the end of august. Apr 01, 2016 the bologna illustrators exhibition, a cornerstone feature of the bologna childrens book fair, this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. The illustrators exhibition is the perfect introduction not only to the bologna childrens book fair, but also to global kids connect conference and the new york rights fair. The london illustration fair is londons freshest artistled illustration, print and design fair, bringing artists and buyers together in a unique environment.
Beijing hosts prestigious bologna exhibition cctv news. This glorious compendium of 2015s artwork and artist profiles can be read cover to cover or browsed through at. The bologna illustrators exhibition was initiated at the 3rd bologna childrens book fair and is considered the worlds leading event of its kind. It should be remembered that only two years later, in 1966, the fair instituted an illustrators award, followed in 1967 by the inauguration of the illustrators exhibition. Bologna childrens book fair celebrates 50 years publishing. Illustrators exhibition deadline october 4 th back in may we told you to be on the lookout for information on how to enter the 2018 illustrators exhibition of the bologna childrens book fair, so you may have seen already that they announced the call for submissions on their facebook post where you can follow the links, or follow. The aims of the illustrators exhibition, staged as part of the bologna childrens book fair, organized by bolognafiere s. Created by the bologna childrens book fair in 1967, the bologna illustrators exhibition offers an overview of the latest trends in the field of childrens illustrations. Bologna illustrators exhibition 2017 selected illustrators.
From the fair, the exhibition will then continue on a world tour that in the next two years will take it to several countries. Set to take place in december, the global kids connect conference brings together international industry leaders to discuss the impact of digital media, physical books. Illustration feature the bologna book fair 2018 read. Selected illustrations are published in the illustrators annual shared with exhibitors at the fair and publishers across the globe.