Showcasing some of the best talent in British book production in 2023 across 18 categories, the event will take place on Wednesday (24 January) in the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

At the end of the night, the overall winner will be presented with the Book of the Year Award.

BPIF Books general manager Simon Crump said the awards “are a chance to see all the really great book printing that is done in the industry and especially in the UK”.

“The awards have expanded this year to include a new and highly topical category around sustainability, which is so important to us all. Books can lead the way in this area being a sustainable product and part of the circular economy. It is also a great evening to make new connections and celebrate all that is best in the industry.”

This year’s awards will be hosted by illustrator and graphic designer Anita Mangan, whose quirky and colourful work includes the illustration of over 85 books, homewares, stationery, art direction, and animation.

Guests will have the chance to see the all the shortlisted books in person in a display at the beginning of the evening, before enjoying a three-course meal and watching the ceremony.

The BPIF added: “The standard of entries this year has been, as always, outstanding, and these awards are a wonderful opportunity particularly for the many student entrants who can showcase their achievement of being shortlisted or winning as an impressive credential for future employment.”

Sponsors are Canon, Diamond Print Services, Halstan, Intelligent Finishing Systems, Muller Martini, Sappi, The Printing Charity, Winter & Company, and media partners Oxford Brookes University, BookMachine, and The Bookseller.

More information, and tickets, are available at britishbookawards.org.