“At The London Book Fair, everyone belongs. We cultivate a culture of inclusion, where the things that make each of us unique are celebrated.
Our exhibitors, attendees, partners and event colleagues are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, making our show stronger and our collective experience richer.”
– The London Book Fair
The London Book Fair (LBF), held at Olympia London from March 11–13, 2025, reportedly drew approximately 30,000 attendees and experienced a 10-percent increase in rights-center table sales. The event hosted over 1,000 exhibitors; however, providing an exact figure would offer more clarity and detail. The International Rights Center, which saw a 10-percent rise in sales compared to 2024, is said to have sold a total of 550 tables.
The London Book Fair serves as a premier gathering for the global publishing community, providing a platform for individuals to forge connections, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of creative content. This event brings together a diverse spectrum of professionals, including publishers, dealmakers, copyright specialists, commissioners, and global licensors, all representing the broad scope of the publishing industry.
For more than 50 years, The London Book Fair has been a pivotal event in the international book trade calendar and a key springtime gathering for the publishing sector. Year after year, both exhibitors and visitors return to foster relationships, acquire industry knowledge, and establish the direction for the year ahead.
LBF offers an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to engage directly with customers, build brand recognition, conduct face-to-face business, and secure sales. The event provides cost-effective, all-inclusive packages through its in-house stand design and build service, ensuring an optimal platform for showcasing your business.
For publishing professionals and authors attending LBF, a carefully curated selection of seminar sessions is offered, providing valuable insights into the latest developments within the publishing industry. Key topics include sustainability in publishing, the publishing process, literary translation, diversity and inclusion, and emerging trends.
At the core of LBF lies the International Trade Centre (IRC), which offers a prime opportunity to forge meaningful relationships and meet both new and established contacts. With private meeting spaces and exclusive services, the IRC is designed to facilitate rights professionals in selling rights during this critical period for the industry.
Visitors can take part in over 100 seminars held across multiple stages, including the Main Stage, Author HQ, English PEN Literary Salon, Literary Translation Centre, Tech Theatre, Focus Theatre, and the Sustainability Hub. Additionally, attendees are invited to celebrate industry leaders through the Trailblazer and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Writers’ Summit conference, designed to assist authors in gaining visibility among agents, publishers, and readers, is held offsite from Olympia. The Academic and Professional Publishing Conference, a three-day paid event, addresses the growing demand for deeper exploration of key themes such as business, professional, and academic publishing.
This year, we are proud to support The Reading Agency as our selected charity. This UK-based charity is dedicated to empowering individuals through reading. Research demonstrates that reading enhances health and well-being, improves life opportunities, and strengthens social connections. The Reading Agency promotes access to the transformative power of reading through a variety of programs aimed at all age groups. By collaborating with public libraries, prisons, hospitals, and other community organizations, they reach over two million people annually.
However, with a UK population exceeding 67 million, their mission remains ongoing, as they strive to inspire more people to embrace reading, recognizing the profound changes it can bring. ARPress proudly displayed its bestselling books at the London Book Fair, held at Olympia London (Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX) from March 11–13, 2025. Both the publisher and author are honored to participate in an event that fosters “a culture of diversity and inclusion.”
Only a few books were displayed, with one of the standout titles being Fully Human Fully Alive by Lyle Simpson. This masterpiece aims to help the 70% of Americans who are stuck at Abraham Maslow’s social level of living. Without realizing it, they are unable to discover their own path, which would enable them to transcend the social level of living in Dr. Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Author Lyle Simpson is the chair of the Humanist Foundation and the former president of the American Humanist Association. He is a retired attorney specializing in business development and estate planning at Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer, and Bouslog, P.C.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Simpson graduated from East High School and received his B.A. in psychology and philosophy from Drake University. He served as Assistant to the Dean of Students at Drake for two years and earned both his L.L.B. and J.D. from Drake University Law School.
Benji Cole of CBS Radio interviewed Lyle Simpson, author of Fully Human/Fully Alive. People of Distinction is one of the most extensive and wide-ranging radio shows in the United States. Hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio, People of Distinction is the ideal platform for authors seeking to increase their exposure to readers. The radio program airs on Apple’s iTunes Radio Network (Professional News/Talk), featuring CBS Radio, Fox News, NPR, and C-Span. Listen to the full interview via this link: https://youtu.be/HBtf_cLyGms.
Fully Human Fully Alive by Lyle Simpson is a thoughtful and practical guide, drawing from psychology, philosophy, and humanism, to help readers navigate the complexities of human existence and achieve a fully realized and authentic life. The book encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, with an emphasis on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal growth.
“Fully Human/Fully Alive” by Lyle Simpson is displayed at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse). The 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse (16–20 October 2024) puts a spotlight on current topics in the world of international publishing and on today’s socio-political issues. At the same time, it is expanding the venues that allow readers and authors to interact, with an emphasis this year on the growing desire younger readers have to engage with literature. The book fair’s opening ceremony took place on 15 October 2024 under the motto “FBM24 is Read!ng—Read. Reflect. Relate.” Frankfurter Buchmesse is one of the world’s most important stages for current debates on international and socio-political events. In Frankfurt, we bring together the people whose business is ideas, open a constructive dialogue on pressing issues, and meet on equal footing with those who have different views.
Simpson’s work examines the question of what constitutes a good life from a humanistic perspective, challenging people to transform their lives through an examination of existence. He combines insights from psychology, philosophy, and humanism to offer readers a practical guide for navigating the complexities of human existence. The book challenges individuals to confront their fears, embrace their vulnerabilities, and cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships, encouraging them to live more consciously and purposefully, finding fulfillment in everyday moments.
Purchase the book via these links:
- ARPress: https://authorreputationpress.com/bookstore/fully-human-fully-allive-a-human-model/
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fully-human-fully-alive-lyle-l-simpson/1134517450