Welcome to the André Simon Book Awards – the prestigious annual awards for food and drink books.

On behalf of the trustees of the award I would like to welcome you and say that we are looking forward to receiving your entries for the 2008 awards.

Submissions can now be forwarded and the criteria, rules and application form can be found under 2008 awards. The closing date is 8th November and the shortlist will be announced in mid November.

By inviting entries earlier in the year we will hopefully make it possible for the publishers to submit books as they are published, which will enable the trustees and assessors to have more time to read and consider the books. Do try to get your entries in as soon as possible.

If you have any queries please contact Katie Lander the Fund’s Secretary on Katie@andresimon.co.uk who will be able to help you.

We look forward to receiving the books for the 2008 awards.

JULIAN COTTERELL
CHAIRMAN