New Delhi World Book Fair 2024: A multi-lingual world in books
10 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi World Book Fair 2024: A multi-lingual world in books

The Hindu  

February 16, 2024 10:53 am | Updated 11:24 am IST For 50 years now, the New Delhi World Book Fair has brought together thousands of book lovers, readers, authors, publishers, scholars, educationists, students and literary enthusiasts from all over the world. This year too a mammoth crowd has been gathering at the newly constructed International Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan — home to the nine-day long World Book Fair-2024. Organised by the National Book Trust under the Ministry of Education, this year’s book fair celebrates the mosaic of Indian languages under the theme Bahubhashi Bharat – Ek Jeevant Parampara, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the guest country fostering cultural exchange, literary discourses, and dialogues among the two nations. The melting pot of art, literature, knowledge and culture here appeals to national and international audiences.” The fair is divided into special zones hosting 500 academic discussions, book launches, meet-the-author corners and networking opportunities with publishers and exhibitors to push and contribute to the rising literary interest among populations and use Artificial Intelligence to expand the publishing business across nations.

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No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild
1 week ago

No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, The Publishers and Booksellers Guild, organiser of the International Kolkata Book Fair, on Monday said it is yet to receive any communication from the Centre over the participation of Bangladesh in the 48th edition of the fair next year. No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild If any favourable response comes from the …

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurates book fair
1 week, 3 days ago

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurates book fair

The Hindu  

The 28th national book fair organised by the Puducherry Writers’ Book Society began at the Vel Sokkanathan Marriage Hall on Friday. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated the book exhibition and also released 28 books written by various authors from Puducherry at the inaugural event. Educational institutions and students will get 25% discount for books purchased, the society said in a …

TN textbook corpn plans to sign 1,000 translation agreements this book fair
3 weeks, 4 days ago

TN textbook corpn plans to sign 1,000 translation agreements this book fair

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation is planning to sign at least 1,000 MoUs with foreign publishers for translating books at the upcoming Chennai International Book Fair, scheduled to be held from January 16 to 18, 2025. The corporation has also invited applications from college students for a two-week immersive training programme aimed at grooming future literary …

India Trade Fair 2024: Dates, tickets and all you need to know
1 month ago

India Trade Fair 2024: Dates, tickets and all you need to know

India Today  

The India International Trade Fair 2024 is set to take place from November 14 to November 27 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Known as one of India’s largest trade events, the fair will showcase a diverse array of products and services, fostering trade and cultural exchange across industries. For public days, weekday tickets cost ₹80 for adults and ₹40 for …

No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser
1 month, 1 week ago

No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, In a departure from previous years, Bangladesh is absent from the list of participating countries at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair, which will kick off on January 28. No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser The fair will feature Germany as the focal theme country, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and literary legacy, …

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair
1 month, 1 week ago

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair

China Daily  

The official poster for the upcoming China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The 2024 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre from Nov 15-17, when 497 publishers and exhibitors from 32 countries and regions will be showcasing more than 20,000 new titles of children's books. According to Chai Chengwei, …

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair
1 month, 1 week ago

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair

China Daily  

The official poster for the upcoming China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The 2024 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre from Nov 15-17, when 497 publishers and exhibitors from 32 countries and regions will be showcasing more than 20,000 new titles of children's books. According to Chai Chengwei, …

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair
1 month, 1 week ago

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair

China Daily  

The official poster for the upcoming China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The 2024 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre from Nov 15-17, when 497 publishers and exhibitors from 32 countries and regions will be showcasing more than 20,000 new titles of children's books. According to Chai Chengwei, …

Develop reading habit: U.P. CM to youngsters at Gomti book fair
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Develop reading habit: U.P. CM to youngsters at Gomti book fair

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday encouraged children to expand their reading beyond textbooks and explore different genres of books. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating third Gomti Book Festival at Gomti Riverfront Park here, the CM said, “Children should buy at least one book from the fair and develop reading habit.” The book fair, organised by National Book …

National Book Fair begins from Sept 27; dedicated to Kakori martyrs
2 months, 4 weeks ago

National Book Fair begins from Sept 27; dedicated to Kakori martyrs

Hindustan Times  

: A special corner dedicated to literature related to freedom fighters and start-ups will be a major attraction for bibliophiles visiting Balrampur Garden during the 21st National Book Fair. Officials addressing media persons ahead of National Book Fair on Tuesday. Over 68 publishers will be a part of the book fair which includes – Rajkamal Prakashan, Lokbharti Prakashan, Vaani Prakashan, …

Book fair delights visitors with discounts, activities
3 months ago

Book fair delights visitors with discounts, activities

China Daily  

A merchant organizes a bookcase for "The Temple of Earth and Me" book fair at Ditan Park in Beijing, Sept 7, 2024. Bringing a festive atmosphere to Beijing, nearly 230,000 people visited the ongoing "The Temple of Earth and Me" book fair at the Ditan Park during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The admission is free to the event that …

Over 30,000 titles, 1,000 activities highlight Shanghai book fair
4 months, 1 week ago

Over 30,000 titles, 1,000 activities highlight Shanghai book fair

China Daily  

The annual Shanghai Book Fair opened at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, the major venue of the event, on Wednesday. The 2024 Shanghai Book Fair, the largest book fair in the city, opened at the Shanghai Exhibition Center on Wednesday. More than 1,000 activities, such as book launches, authors' lectures and so on, are scheduled to take place during the fair, …

Book Fair and Stationery Fair return to Delhi: Namaskar, bibliophiles!
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Fair and Stationery Fair return to Delhi: Namaskar, bibliophiles!

Hindustan Times  

Indian literature has time and again been under the spotlight for being the ambassador of our rich cultural heritage. Acknowledging and highlighting the relevance of books published in India will be the upcoming 28th edition of Delhi Book Fair. "Besides promoting books of all genres, the aim is to focus on providing students with educational books and stationery," says Hema …

Hong Kong Book Fair to feature film and TV literature
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong Book Fair to feature film and TV literature

China Daily  

Chinese writer Jin Yucheng, author of the novel Blossoms, will take part in the upcoming 34th Hong Kong Book Fair. The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be held from July 17 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the HKTDC has announced. This year's book fair will stage …

Children's books top copyright export deals at Beijing Int'l Book Fair
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Children's books top copyright export deals at Beijing Int'l Book Fair

China Daily  

Official data shows that children's books make up the largest segment of China's book retail market, accounting for around 27 percent of the market share. A total of 1,426 agreements and statements of intent for book copyright exports were reached at the 30th Beijing International Book Fair, which closed on Sunday, with children's books ranking first in the number of …

Children's books top copyright export deals at Beijing Int'l Book Fair
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Children's books top copyright export deals at Beijing Int'l Book Fair

China Daily  

Official data shows that children's books make up the largest segment of China's book retail market, accounting for around 27 percent of the market share. A total of 1,426 agreements and statements of intent for book copyright exports were reached at the 30th Beijing International Book Fair, which closed on Sunday, with children's books ranking first in the number of …

The 30th Beijing International Book Fair to kick off
6 months ago

The 30th Beijing International Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

A pop-up shop featuring the Harry Potter series will be held at this year's Beijing International Book Fair through Wednesday to June 23. The 30th Beijing International Book Fair is set to commence on Wednesday, featuring a diverse array of exhibitors from 71 countries and regions, collectively presenting more than 220,000 titles at this year's event. This year's Beijing International …

The 30th Beijing International Book Fair to kick off
6 months, 1 week ago

The 30th Beijing International Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

A pop-up shop featuring the Harry Potter series will be held at this year's Beijing International Book Fair through Wednesday to June 23. The 30th Beijing International Book Fair is set to commence on Wednesday, featuring a diverse array of exhibitors from 71 countries and regions, collectively presenting more than 220,000 titles at this year's event. This year's Beijing International …

The 30th Beijing International Book Fair to kick off
6 months, 1 week ago

The 30th Beijing International Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

A pop-up shop featuring the Harry Potter series will be held at this year's Beijing International Book Fair through Wednesday to June 23. The 30th Beijing International Book Fair is set to commence on Wednesday, featuring a diverse array of exhibitors from 71 countries and regions, collectively presenting more than 220,000 titles at this year's event. This year's Beijing International …

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers
9 months, 1 week ago

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers

China Daily  

The London Book Fair kicked off on Mar 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. Speaking to Xinhua after the launch of the "China Perspective" Series, managing director for book publishing at Taylor & Francis Jeremy North said that people …

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers
9 months, 1 week ago

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers

China Daily  

The London Book Fair kicked off on Mar 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. Speaking to Xinhua after the launch of the "China Perspective" Series, managing director for book publishing at Taylor & Francis Jeremy North said that people …

World Book Fair 2024 begins tomorrow in Delhi: Here's how to book tickets online
10 months, 2 weeks ago

World Book Fair 2024 begins tomorrow in Delhi: Here's how to book tickets online

India TV News  

Good news for book lovers! The World Book Fair 2024 is happening in Delhi starting from tomorrow, February 10. Details of the World Book Fair 2024 The World Book Fair will continue till February 18th, from 11 am to 8 pm daily. To book tickets online, visit the website Paytm Insider, Click on the “Buy Ticket” option, then select the …

National Digital Library for children to be unveiled at New Delhi World Book Fair
10 months, 2 weeks ago

National Digital Library for children to be unveiled at New Delhi World Book Fair

The Hindu  

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate the New Delhi World Book Fair at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan on February 10, the director of the National Book Trust of India, Yuvraj Malik, announced on Thursday. A National Digital Library for children and adolescents will also be unveiled during the festival. According to Mr. Malik, the library will make quality books available …

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture

China Daily  

Readers browse books at the Beijing Book Fair on Jan 11. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. According to the annual report on the book market issued under the guidance of the Publishers Association of China and the Book and Periodicals …

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture

China Daily  

Readers browse books at the Beijing Book Fair on Jan 11. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. According to the annual report on the book market issued under the guidance of the Publishers Association of China and the Book and Periodicals …

For little magazines of West Bengal, book fair is biggest event
11 months ago

For little magazines of West Bengal, book fair is biggest event

The Hindu  

For the little magazines of Bengal — there are hundreds of them — the Kolkata Book Fair is a big opportunity, providing these small but committed publications a platform to present themselves to the outside world. Little magazines, as Encyclopaedia Britannica will tell you, are periodicals “devoted to serious literary writings, usually avant-garde and non-commercial”, and West Bengal boasts of …

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture
11 months, 1 week ago

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture

China Daily  

The Beijing Book Fair features 400,000 books from 720 exhibitors, drawing publishers, authors, and readers nationwide, on Jan 11, 2024. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. Charm of traditional culture In the almost 400 diverse activities held during the book fair, …

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture
11 months, 1 week ago

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture

China Daily  

The Beijing Book Fair features 400,000 books from 720 exhibitors, drawing publishers, authors, and readers nationwide, on Jan 11, 2024. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. Charm of traditional culture In the almost 400 diverse activities held during the book fair, …

Kenya hosts world's largest floating book fair
1 year, 3 months ago

Kenya hosts world's largest floating book fair

China Daily  

The Logos Hope vessel docks at Mbaraki Wharf in the port city of Mombasa, Kenya, as locals wait in long lines to tour its vast collection of books. The world's largest floating book fair, Logos Hope remains in each port for about two weeks and opens the gangways to thousands of visitors each day. Photo by Otiato Opali / China …

Delhi Book Fair: Calling all bibliophiles, stationery lovers to unite
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Book Fair: Calling all bibliophiles, stationery lovers to unite

Hindustan Times  

Are your a hoarder of books or fan of quirky stationery? If yes, then look no further because the Delhi Book Fair has made its return to the Capital, and this time it’s reclaiming its pre-Covid original slot of the monsoon month. “Since youngsters are the ones who keep our fair lively, this event is designed in a way that …

Readers line up for book fair in SAR
1 year, 5 months ago

Readers line up for book fair in SAR

China Daily  

Visitors read at a booth during the 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Wednesday. Thousands of book lovers queued up on Wednesday and filed into the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as the 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair kicked off. In addition, this year's book fair …

Fairgoers lavish praise on HK's flagship book event
1 year, 5 months ago

Fairgoers lavish praise on HK's flagship book event

China Daily  

Visitors read at a booth during the 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on July 19, 2023. Hong Kong residents visiting the city's flagship book fair on Wednesday said that it is one-of-a-kind event that can only be experienced in this city and a unique symbol of the …

Beijing book fair to welcome back global publishers
1 year, 6 months ago

Beijing book fair to welcome back global publishers

China Daily  

The 29th Beijing International Book Fair will kick off on Thursday, with approximately 900 overseas exhibitors accounting for 60 percent of participants. Hassane Rabehi, Algeria's ambassador to China, says publishers from Algeria will be able to learn more about the Chinese book market, while promoting the introduction of Algerian works to China and translation of classic works from both countries, …

Beijing book fair to welcome back global publishers
1 year, 6 months ago

Beijing book fair to welcome back global publishers

China Daily  

The 29th Beijing International Book Fair will kick off on Thursday, with approximately 900 overseas exhibitors accounting for 60 percent of participants. Hassane Rabehi, Algeria's ambassador to China, says publishers from Algeria will be able to learn more about the Chinese book market, while promoting the introduction of Algerian works to China and translation of classic works from both countries, …

Bibliophiles make a beeline for Load the Box book fair in Chandigarh
1 year, 8 months ago

Bibliophiles make a beeline for Load the Box book fair in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

Tricity bibliophiles, the one-of-its-kind book fair, Load the Box, is back at Lajpat Rai Bhawan in Chandigarh till April 16. Book lovers can pick and choose from over 10 lakh carefully curated new and pre-owned books available in multiple genres One can buy a box and fit as many books as they can in it, as long as it closes …

Make a date with books at Guardian Art Book Fair
1 year, 8 months ago

Make a date with books at Guardian Art Book Fair

China Daily  

Visitors look at bookplates on display at the Guardian Art Book Fair. The 2nd Guardian Art Book Fair is now taking place at the Guardian Art Center in Wangfujing Street, Beijing, displaying 10,000 books distributed by more than 40 publishing houses at home and abroad. In the 1,400-square-meter library, visitors can browse publishing brands, elegantly designed hardcovers, rare editions, and …

Beijing Book Fair to kick off
1 year, 8 months ago

Beijing Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses bringing multi-events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout the capital. This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses hosting events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout 16 districts …

Make a date with books at Guardian Art Book Fair
1 year, 8 months ago

Make a date with books at Guardian Art Book Fair

China Daily  

Visitors look at bookplates on display at the Guardian Art Book Fair. The 2nd Guardian Art Book Fair is now taking place at the Guardian Art Center in Wangfujing Street, Beijing, displaying 10,000 books distributed by more than 40 publishing houses at home and abroad. In the 1,400-square-meter library, visitors can browse publishing brands, elegantly designed hardcovers, rare editions, and …

Beijing Book Fair to kick off
1 year, 8 months ago

Beijing Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses bringing multi-events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout the capital. This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses hosting events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout 16 districts …

Beijing Book Fair to kick off
1 year, 8 months ago

Beijing Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses bringing multi-events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout the capital. This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses hosting events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout 16 districts …

Demand for Chinese stories turns a page at Italian book fair
1 year, 9 months ago

Demand for Chinese stories turns a page at Italian book fair

China Daily  

Visitors browse books of a Chinese publishing house at the Bologna Children's Book Fair on March 7. A picture book series titled Palace Cats, depicting a few of the furry occupants of the Palace Museum, the huge national museum complex housed in the Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing, caught the eyes of nearly all visitors to the exhibition …

New Delhi World Book Fair: A thrifting guide
1 year, 9 months ago

New Delhi World Book Fair: A thrifting guide

Live Mint  

The New Delhi World Book Fair began last Saturday, and after an initial confusion about ticket availability, the crowds thronged halls 2-5 at Pragati Maidan. Jain Book Center This is a reasonably well-known vendor of used books at Daryaganj’s Nayi Sadak. I would especially focus on the encyclopaedias here: Jain have a lot to offer, with several pristine volumes of …

New Delhi World Book Fair kicks off today after a two year hiatus
1 year, 9 months ago

New Delhi World Book Fair kicks off today after a two year hiatus

The Hindu  

French culture, literature, heritage, and cuisine will be celebrated at the 31st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, as France has been invited as the guest of honour to one of the most significant literary events, which is set to begin today in the presence of 2022 Nobel Laureate for Literature, Annie Ernaux. France will be represented by …

Report: International Kolkata Book Fair 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Report: International Kolkata Book Fair 2023

Hindustan Times  

Organized by the Publishers and Booksellers Guild, the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair began on the 31st of January and concluded on the 12th of February. Labelled Asia’s largest book fair with over 900 stalls and the participation of 20 countries, the event also included numerous counters offering food, handcrafted jewellery, paintings, posters and decorative pieces. This year’s focal theme …

In the age of audiobooks, Hyderabad Book Fair a crowd puller
1 year, 11 months ago

In the age of audiobooks, Hyderabad Book Fair a crowd puller

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 35th Hyderabad Book Fair drew a large crowd on Wednesday, nearly a week after it opened, with people of all ages thronging the NTR Stadium, where the exhibition was inaugurated on December 22. The book fair attracts approximately 40,000 visitors every day, with the number exceeding a lakh on weekends, demonstrating that, even in the age of podcasts, …

Books worth Rs 1.2 crore sold during Thoothukudi fair
2 years ago

Books worth Rs 1.2 crore sold during Thoothukudi fair

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: The third edition of the Thoothukudi book fair, which concluded on Tuesday, recorded a footfall of one lakh visitors and sales of Rs 1.2 crore during the eight days of the fair. The district administration in association with Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India conducted the book fair from November 22 to 29. In order to encourage visitors …

Book fair ends after successful return
2 years ago

Book fair ends after successful return

China Daily  

The 2022 Shanghai Book Fair took place at the Shanghai Exhibition Center from Nov 18 to 22, when some 120 publishers presented more than 20,000 books and about 100 reading activities were held online and on-site. "People tell me that every year when the Shanghai Book Fair opens, they feel as if they are hearing alarm clocks ringing, reminding them …

Book fair ends after successful return
2 years ago

Book fair ends after successful return

China Daily  

The 2022 Shanghai Book Fair took place at the Shanghai Exhibition Center from Nov 18 to 22, when some 120 publishers presented more than 20,000 books and about 100 reading activities were held online and on-site. "People tell me that every year when the Shanghai Book Fair opens, they feel as if they are hearing alarm clocks ringing, reminding them …

Hong Kong Book Fair to greet readers in late July
2 years, 5 months ago

Hong Kong Book Fair to greet readers in late July

China Daily  

The Hong Kong Book Fair will be held from July 20 to 26 this year. As a part of the celebration for the 25th anniversary of returning to the motherland and of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the 32nd Hong Kong Book Fair will be staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from July …

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