Every book fair needs a metaphor, since there is generally very little that rises to the level of big “news.” This year’s is “chill”–from morning temperatures in the 30s this morning (yes, we know it was in the 80s in New York) to a generally subdued outlook following last week’s agency lawsuits, continued negotiations with the European Commission and the prospect of new “neo-agency” contracts to be negotiated over the next few weeks. China is this year’s guest of honor, and in a show of force they are clearly the largest purchaser of booth space as well. The country’s exhibitors […]