You may not be able to pronounce “Eyjafjallajokull” but publishing people planning to fly to London for the annual book fair that starts April 20th are undoubtedly saying “%##@#&$%$” in light of the closure of Heathrow Airport because of ash hurled into the European atmosphere by the aforesaid Eyjafjallajokull. That happens to be the name of the volcano in Iceland that erupted with a vengeance, compromising air travel all over the continent.  The resulting cancellations are rebounding to flights in the US.  Publishers and agents packing for their flight to London may have to hang their clothes back in the closet if atmospheric conditions don’t clear up soon.

Details here.

RC