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Welsh Books Council

Welcome


This website is being developed by the Welsh Books Council as a comprehensive source of information about the book industry. Pages will be added regularly and existing information will be augmented and kept up-to-date. If you would like to suggest new topics for inclusion or if you wish to post details of your own business, please contact us.

Directories

Lists of organisations, companies and freelance individuals relevant to the publishing sector in Wales.

Advice

Simple, clear introductions to the essentials of the publishing world under individual headings.

Latest News

Angel Mountain Saga Breaks 50,000 Barrier

Angel Mountain Saga Breaks 50,000 Barrier - 10 Mar 2010

It has been announced that sales of the  Angel Mountain  series, written by Pembrokeshire author Brian John, and published by Greencroft Books, has sold more than 50,000 copies.

Stevie Davies Book Launch at the Dylan Thomas Centre

Stevie Davies Book Launch at the Dylan Thomas Centre - 9 Mar 2010

The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea was the scene of the launch of Stevie Davies’s  Into Suez  (Parthian) on Tuesday, 9 March.

The Book Industry in Wales

The Book Industry in Wales - 4 Mar 2010

A discussion on the future of the book industry in Wales will be held at the Welsh Assembly Government Office, Rhodfa Padarn, Aberystwyth on Wednesday evening, 17 March.

World Book Day

World Book Day - 3 Mar 2010

Thursday 4 March was  World Book Day,  the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland. Now in its 13th    year and growing each year in Wales, the Welsh Books Council has been encouraging everyone to take part – from library and local education authorities and corporate organisations to the press and media.

World Book Day Lecture

World Book Day Lecture - 2 Mar 2010

On Tuesday 2 March, the Welsh Books Council held the annual World Book Day lecture at the Wales Millennium Centre. This year’s guest speaker was Professor Sir Deian Hopkin.