Offering an Alternative to Beijing During London Book Fair – Zed Books would like to invite you to a drinks reception to celebrate diverse Chinese voices and viewpoints

As many of you will know China is the featured country at the London Book Fair this April – bad news as of course Beijing has sought to control the presentation of China at the event and LBF appear to have just let them (see this Guardian article for instance on how only state-approved writers will be appearing). So a stand has to be taken, however minor. Asian Arguments is a series of shorter books on China and Asia that I series edit with Zed Books – we’re having a gathering during LBF to celebrate diverse opinions and viewpoints on China that are without Beijing’s official view. And you’re invited – it’s at Probsthain’s, the great Asian specialist bookseller opposite the British Museum and there’ll be a drink or two and hopefully a good gathering of academics, writers, policy analysts and business people with a variety of view and contact points with China. So, for homogeneity Beijing style go to Earl’s Court for LBF, or come and join us for a drink (no long speeches guaranteed too). Details below and rsvp contact.

Tuesday 17^th April

7pm – 9pm

Probsthains Book Shop

41 Great Russell Street

London WC1B 3PE

Chinese Publishing is the special focus of London Book Fair 2012.

Zed Books would like to invite you to a reception to celebrate the full range of Chinese voices and viewpoints whether they be from arts, academic or business backgrounds.

To supplement the London Book Fair which is an official occasion for promoting Chinese literature and long-lasting business partnerships with China, come to this informal event, which will encourage broad discussion. You will meet others who are also well-informed about China and its recent development.

You will also have the opportunity to browse and discuss Zed’s new Asian Arguments series, which is sponsoring the event.

We hope to see you there.

For more information, please contact Ruvani de Silva, Publicity Manager at Zed Books at ruvani.de_silva@zedbooks.net