From Print to Publishing:
The Changing Role of the Book in China and the UK

Thursday 9 May 2013, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Exhibition preview 5.30pm - 7.30pm

FREE TO ATTEND. Find out more and RSVP here:
http://fromprinttopublishing.eventbrite.com

This one-day symposium at Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester (UK), brings
together professionals, academics, curators and artists from the fields
of publishing in China and the UK to discuss the changing character of
print and art book publishing; the developing role of self-publishing
and artists' book initiatives, and the impact of online and digital
media on the traditional art book publishing industry. In addition, the
symposium will examine practical challenges facing foreign publishers
attempting to enter the Mainland Chinese market.

In partnership with 3030Press Publishing, Shanghai (China) and Comma
Press, Manchester (UK).


SCHEDULE

10.00am - 10.30am
REGISTRATION

10.30am - 10.45am
Introduction by Rachel Marsden (Research Curator, Chinese Arts Centre)

10.45am - 11.15am
Introduction by John Millichap (Founder of 3030Press, Shanghai, and
organiser of Tumbler. Indie print in China exhibition)

11.15am - 11.45am
Ra Page (Comma Press)
'Publishing the Liminal'

11.45am - 12.15pm
Paul Gladston (Centre for Contemporary East-Asian Cultural Studies at
the University of Nottingham)
'Academic Research and Publishing in China: From Hard Copies to Digital
Networks and Back Again'

12.15pm - 1pm
Panel discussion and Q&A


1.00pm - 2.00pm
LUNCH (provided for delegates only)


2.00pm - 2.30pm
Frances Wood (British Library)
'From Mao to Modernity'

2.30pm - 3.00pm
Anne Witchard (University of Westminster)
'Under the Radar: English Language Publishing in China'

3.00pm - 3.30pm
Panel discussion and Q&A

3.30 - 3.45pm
Afternoon tea break (refreshments provided)

3.45pm - 4.15pm
Documentary screening Ba Bao Fan
The first UK screening of the student documentary Ba Bao Fan, which
highlights the work of three emerging photographers from Shanghai. The
film is produced by 3030Press and students from China East Normal
University, Shanghai, and is based on the upcoming publication New
Photography in China 2, a survey of 30 young and emerging photographers
from mainland China.

4.15pm - 4.45pm
Ting-Ting Cheng (artist)
'Tour Guides and National Identity'

4.45pm - 5.00pm
Final thoughts

5.30pm - 7.30pm
Launch of Tumbler. Indie print in China.
A pop-up store and exhibition of independent art book publishing in
China, which takes place in Chinese Art Centre's Project Space. Many of
the titles will be available for sale. Tumbler. is created by 3030Press,
Shanghai. Evening refreshments will be provided.


For more information please contact Rachel Marsden, Research Curator at
Chinese Arts Centre:

rachel.marsdenchinese-arts-centre.org

Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Thomas Street, Northern Quarter,
Manchester, Manchester M4 1EU, UK