“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 excellent titles being Charles R. Kuhn’s Hope Betrayed. This masterpiece revolves around the relationship between Tim Jenkins and Angela Gagliardi, who meet in college. The story explores their differing views on friendship, as Tim desires marriage while Angela has other plans.
Charles R. Kuhn resides in Reno, Nevada. He has two young children and a granddaughter. His daughter is the vice principal of an elementary school, and his son is an environmental engineer.
Mr. Kuhn has had the privilege of traveling through Southeast Asia for work and to many spots in Europe for pleasure. His writing style is largely based on personal experiences and stories he brings to life in riveting prose. Mr. Kuhn’s writing skills developed after many years of technical writing in the environmental field. He has a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a master’s degree from the University of Nevada at Reno.
Later in life, he found his voice as a recreational writer after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Today, he manually types his manuscripts with one finger while entrenched in his wheelchair. He writes fictional stories in the adventure, mystery, and science fiction genres. He also writes short stories and poems.
In partnership with Author Reputation Press, the author held a successful book signing event during the 2024 Los Angeles Festival of Books (LATFOB) at the University of Southern California. The Los Angeles Times held its much-awaited annual Festival of Books on April 20–21, 2024. LATFOB is considered to be one of the world’s most significant literary gatherings. It has been held every year since 1996 with the goal of bringing together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. It is attended by more than 550 authors, celebrities, storytellers, and hundreds of exhibitors.
Hope Betrayed: A Stripping of Trust by Charles R. Kuhn tells the story of a man with a debilitating disease and a brilliant physician who travel the globe in search of a medical treatment. Their journey is thwarted by a powerful triad consisting of the pharmaceutical industry, the religious right, and powerful politicians who want to maintain their power, leading to a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. The story culminates in an explosive finale.
Hollywood Movie Script Coverage for Hope Betrayed: A Stripping of Trust by Charles R. Kuhn was released for the book’s qualification for a Hollywood screen adaptation, which aims to provide a written outline of the author’s book—a screenplay—that will be stored in a database that major studios can consult when seeking stories to adapt into films. Additionally, a book trailer for the novel was released. This video trailer presents a glimpse of the world of the characters present in the story. Readers will love the way the novel written by the author comes to life as presented by this book trailer. Watch the video trailer via this link: https://youtu.be/2rlaFYkJ-Uk.
Recently, Hope Betrayed: A Stripping of Trust by Charles R. Kuhn is preparing to hit the big screen by releasing its Movie Treatment. A summary of this excellent book has been published in preparation for its movie adaptation. The movie treatment is one of the first steps in writing a screenplay, providing a summary of the screenplay idea and offering Hollywood-style recognition that only a few authors have experienced.
Charles R. Kuhn seeks to convey answers to the mysteries we encounter in everyday life. It is his hope that he will make readers question and seek the truth behind life’s surprises. If he succeeds in making even one reader ask why, he considers himself triumphant in pushing us to question beyond the ordinary.
Purchase the book via these links:
- ARPress: https://authorreputationpress.com/bookstore/hope-betrayed-a-stripping-of-trust/
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Betrayed-Stripping-Trust-Charles/dp/B0CVMVNRQ1/ref=monarch_sidesheet
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hope-betrayed-a-stripping-of-trust-charles-r-kuhn/1120564086?ean=9798893306859