28th February 2008

Dealing by Director

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (the "Company") announces that, it has received notification on 28th February 2008 that Jeremy Wilson, Chairman, has purchased 588 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of GBP 174p per share.

Following the foregoing purchase Mr Wilson holds 1993 ordinary shares in the Company.

The purchase was made pursuant to the savings scheme entered into on 18th December 2007 by Jeremy Wilson, that is in accordance with section 17 of the Model Code, to purchase £1,000 worth of ordinary shares in the Company on a monthly basis funded each month from the net proceeds of Mr Wilson's director's fees.

Enquiries:

Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Ian Portal
020 7440 2468

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