Faber CEO speaks out after winning indie trade publisher of the year
Head of venerable press says his sector has important role in the defence of free speech and champions the revival of literary fiction and traditional books
Faber & Faber’s chief executive has called for publishers to oppose crackdowns on free speech and the rise of so-called fake news. Stephen Page made his comments after the publisher of TS Eliot, Kazuo Ishiguro and Costa book of the year winner Sebastian Barry scooped the Frankfurt book fair independent trade publisher of the year award.
“Publishing has a part to play in this fight. We are about freedom of expression, making the public aware and [providing] education. These are things that matter very much now,” said Page.
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