London Book Fair – in pictures

  • Sharjah has taken centre stage at the UK's London Book Fair. Photo: London Book Fair
    Sharjah has taken centre stage at the UK's London Book Fair. Photo: London Book Fair
  • The culture of Sharjah was celebrated in a 'market focus' on the emirate. Photo: London Book Fair
    The culture of Sharjah was celebrated in a 'market focus' on the emirate. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Poets Khalid Albudoor and Erica Hesketh in conversation at the event. Photo: London Book Fair
    Poets Khalid Albudoor and Erica Hesketh in conversation at the event. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, head of the Government Relations Department in Sharjah, with guests and dignatories at the launch of the London event. Photo: London Book Fair
    Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, head of the Government Relations Department in Sharjah, with guests and dignatories at the launch of the London event. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Sharjah's culture was in the spotlight at the fair. Photo: London Book Fair
    Sharjah's culture was in the spotlight at the fair. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri spoke about 'Art in a Time of Crisis'. Photo: London Book Fair
    Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri spoke about 'Art in a Time of Crisis'. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Crowd's at the fair at Olympia in London. Photo: London Book Fair
    Crowd's at the fair at Olympia in London. Photo: London Book Fair
  • The children's cafe. Photo: London Book Fair
    The children's cafe. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Emirati poet Afra Atiq was author of the day as Sharjah was celebrated. Photo: London Book Fair
    Emirati poet Afra Atiq was author of the day as Sharjah was celebrated. Photo: London Book Fair
  • A 'meet the author' session. Photo: London Book Fair
    A 'meet the author' session. Photo: London Book Fair
  • There was a big turnout at the event. Photo: London Book Fair
    There was a big turnout at the event. Photo: London Book Fair
  • The fair's Author HQ is packed for a TikTok event. Photo: London Book Fair
    The fair's Author HQ is packed for a TikTok event. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Children's authors of the day Greg James and Chris Smith. Photo: London Book Fair
    Children's authors of the day Greg James and Chris Smith. Photo: London Book Fair
  • A busy LBF and Illustrators Gallery. Photo: London Book Fair
    A busy LBF and Illustrators Gallery. Photo: London Book Fair
  • The UAE's colours at London's Olympia. Photo: London Book Fair
    The UAE's colours at London's Olympia. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov and journalist Georgina Godwin discuss 'Dialogues on War'. Photo: London Book Fair
    Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov and journalist Georgina Godwin discuss 'Dialogues on War'. Photo: London Book Fair
  • Harper Collins authors on display above members of the book trade attending London Book Fair in the UK capital. Getty Images
    Harper Collins authors on display above members of the book trade attending London Book Fair in the UK capital. Getty Images
  • The book fair is taking place at Olympia, west London. Getty Images
    The book fair is taking place at Olympia, west London. Getty Images
  • Sharjah is the Market Focus for the fair in 2022, with a line-up of cultural events celebrating Emirati authors and books. Getty Images
    Sharjah is the Market Focus for the fair in 2022, with a line-up of cultural events celebrating Emirati authors and books. Getty Images
  • The London Book Fair ends on Thursday, April 7. Getty Images
    The London Book Fair ends on Thursday, April 7. Getty Images
  • The Sharjah Pavilion at The London Book Fair. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority
    The Sharjah Pavilion at The London Book Fair. Photo: Sharjah Book Authority
  • Emirati author Abdulaziz Almusallam (R) taking part in The London Book Fair. Photo: instagram.com/sharjahbookauthority
    Emirati author Abdulaziz Almusallam (R) taking part in The London Book Fair. Photo: instagram.com/sharjahbookauthority