Books

Rare Bible in Chinese donated to Oxfam flies at auction
A rare book dated 1815-1822 and said to be the first complete Bible in Chinese has sold for over £56,000 at auction after it was donated to an Oxfam shop.

TJ Books looks to appoint admins
TJ Books has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, just six months after it bought Charlesworth’s business and assets from that company’s administrators in a pre-pack deal.

Books celebrated at BBD&P Awards
The Folio Society was a big winner at the British Book Design & Production Awards.

Found offers major new outlets for online creators
Online creators who have signed up with publishing company Found will now be able to sell their books through both Amazon and TikTok shop.

Super Thursday sees nearly 1,900 books published
Books by Boris Johnson, Rick Astley, and Ian Rankin and Miranda Hart have been published today (10 October) as the UK publishing industry lines up its big releases for Christmas.

BPIF Book Awards open for entries
The BPIF’s British Book Design & Production Awards 2024 are now open to entries.

TJ Books and Charlesworth Press reveal merger
TJ Books and Charlesworth Press are to join forces and form Fortis Print Group, “a future-focused, customer-led, print business”.

Book industry hailed at the BBD&P Awards
The UK book industry celebrated its 2023 achievements at the British Book Design and Production (BBD&P) Awards last night, with print businesses taking home more than half the evening’s trophies.

BBD&P Awards return next week
The BPIF will host the British Book Design & Production (BBD&P) Awards next week.

Industry veteran Jacobs launches new book
Print Evolved founder Ivor Jacobs has launched a new book detailing his industry experiences.

CB Printforce brings in the Canons
CB Printforce, the UK arm of Dutch digital print-on-demand specialist Printforce, has installed a pair of Canon inkjet engines at its Biggleswade factory.

Tech-ni-Fold director releases anti-bullying book
Tech-ni-Fold managing director Graham Harris has authored a new book about bullying and how to overcome it.