Book Fair of the Future

The industry’s leading trade shows have widely adapted to the digital age. Yet the book fair of 2015 is, in many respects, remarkable for its consistency with the past. Editors and agents continue to prize the chance to build global relationships as well as make...

After 28 Years, Librarian of Congress Retires

The year was 1987. The Iran-Iraq war raged on; the US and Soviet Union agreed to reduce their stockpiles of nuclear weapons; and the first Simpsons television cartoons aired. Also in 1987, President Ronald Reagan swore into office James Billington as the Librarian of...