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Bumbling Through Borneo Debuts in Malaysia

Bumbling Through Borneo by Tom Schmidt ISBN 978-988-18066-5-9

Hong Kong, 17 April 2009 ————– It was announced today that Bumbling Through Borneo, the first volume in the Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series, will be distributed byMPH Distributors Sdn Bhd in the Malaysia and Singapore markets.  MPH Distributors Sdn Bhd (MDM) is the market leader in the book import and distribution as well as magazine distribution industry in Malaysia. 

Author Tom Schmidt commented, “We are thrilled to be working with such a reputable distributor in such key markets for our book.”  Bumbling Through Borneo will be included on MPH’s roster of titles at the upcoming Kuala Lumpur International Book Fairfrom 17 – 26 April 2009, and will be distributed to book retailers across Malaysia and Singapore.

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Bumbling Through Borneo: Hong Kong Book Launch

Bumbling Through Borneo by Tom Schmidt ISBN 978-988-18066-5-9

Hong Kong, 16 April 2009 ————– The first volume of the Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series – Bumbling Through Borneo — was launched last night at Hong Kong’s Fringe Club Gallery.  Over one hundred people were in attendance, including representatives from various media organizations, members of the book trade, and travel industry professionals.

Author Tom Schmidt noted, “This absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I am overwhelmed by the level of support from friends, family, the publishing industry, and the community.”  The event was generously sponsored by ProTrek, Nikko Sports, Teva, and Guinness Beer; sponsor donated gifts were distributed to book launch attendees via lucky draw.

For those who missed this exciting book launch, two very popular promotional videos were screened during the event:

Tom Schmidt Inteview by Rock Legend Nigel Q

Bumbling Through Borneo reviewed on “DD’s Book Review”

Click here for more information and photos

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Jetopa Selected to Perform at South Park Music Tour

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“Desert Flight” by Jetopa

Hong Kong, 9 April 2009 ————– Hong Kong’s quirkiest band, Jetopa, has been selected to perform at the critically acclaimed SOUTH PARK MUSIC TOUR in Colorado, USA 25 – 28 June 2009.  Located in historic South Park, Colorado, at 14,000 ft above sea level, this “Highest Independent Music Tour in the World” presents over 70 bands on 10 showcase stages over four days to over 5,000 music fans per day.

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Schmidt Promotes New Travel Book on Hong Kong Radio

Bumbling Through Borneo by Tom Schmidt ISBN 978-988-18066-5-9
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Author Tom Schmidt promotes Bumbling Through Borneo on RTHK’s “Morning Brew”

Hong Kong, 9 April 2009 ————– Bumbling Through Borneo author Tom Schmidt appeared on Hong Kong’s RTHK3 “Morning Brew” today at 12:10 pm, hosted by Phil Whelan.  Heard by over 250,000 listeners per week, RTHK3 interviewed Schmidt, as he discussed his inspiration behind the creation of the educational illustrated travelogue, as well as the upcoming book launch and future plans for the Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series.

Listen to an archive of this broadcast at RTHK website

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Bumbling Through Borneo Debuts in International Book Fairs

Bumbling Through Borneo by Tom Schmidt ISBN 978-988-18066-5-9

Hong Kong, 3 April 2009 ————– Kakibubu Media Limited announced today that the first volume of the Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series, entitled Bumbling Through Borneo will be represented at four major international book fairs in 2009 through the Jenkins Group Combined Book Exhibit.  

Author Tom Schmidt noted “These shows are the best ways to get the attention of buyers, librarians, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, other publishers, foreign rights agents, and countless other publishing professionals.”

LONDON BOOK FAIR: 20-22 APRIL 2009

BOOK EXPO AMERICA: 29 – 31 MAY 2009

FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR: 14 – 18 OCT 2009

BEIJING BOOK FAIR: 30 OCT – 2 NOV 2009

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Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series Launch Announced

Bumbling Through Borneo by Tom Schmidt ISBN 978-988-18066-5-9

Hong Kong, 1 April 2009 ————– Kakibubu Media Limited announced today the official Hong Kong book launch for Tom Schmidt’s new book Bumbling Through Borneo — the first volume in the much anticipated Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series.

DATE:  Wednesday, 15 April 2009

TIME:  19:00 – 22:00

VENUE:  Fringe Club Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Road

Cash bar; light refreshments provided; lucky draw

The upcoming event will be generously sponsored by various travel and outdoor equipment suppliers including Pro-Trek, Nikko, and Teva.