The fair is organized in association with federation of indian publishers. The success of the calcutta book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair at new delhi in 1972. Urdu book fair a flop spread over 10 days, the kul hind urdu kitab mela or the allindia urdu book exhibition at the quli qutub shah stadium in hyderabad was touted to be a grand book fair. Dream makers is a house of complete solution for all your event needs. At macmillan the total area of the book fair this time is about 75330 square meters and the number of book stalls is as many as 568. Sales from the international kolkata book fair, which had dropped in.
It started from 25th january and will be be over on 5th february,2017. The international kolkata book fair formerly known in english as calcutta book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in india, as well as one of the most important events of its kind in asia. Flavours of costa rica in kolkata as 41st book fair opens doors to bibliophiles. Unlike the frankfurt book fair on which it was modeled, however, the ikbf is open to the public. The book fair dates are 25th january, 2017 to 5th february, 2017. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new. The international kolkata book fair entry timing is 12. Kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event, but it has filled the void by adding the threeday kolkata language and literary festival, which is set to be inaugurated by shashi tharoor, the minister of state for human resource development.
Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to. There will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. It started from 25th january and will be be over on 5th february, 2017. Pune the 9 th pune book fair pbf, supported by the maharashtra sahitya parishad, was a 5day fair conducted from 2024 october 2010 at kamayani grounds in patrakarnagar. Location, central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata map.
Flavours of costa rica in kolkata as 41st book fair opens. Karunamoyee housing estates rd, central park, sector iii, salt lake city, bidhannagar, west bengal 700091 kolkata book fair, kolkata book fair 2018 venue, kolkata book fair 2018 dates theme of. The stalls of ahmadiyya muslim jamat and vishwa hindu parishad vhp are opposite to each other, showcasing religious harmony. Lacs of people attended book fair on saturday on 2220. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. New market is a market in kolkata situated on lindsay street at free school street mirza ghalib street. A book fair is always an attraction for book lovers across the globe. Chennai book fair wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The oxford stall was no less than a usual oxford bookstore having books ranging from kids fiction categories to business books. Sales from kolkata book fair, which had dropped in 2017 as a fallout of demonetisation, is likely to witness a rebound in 2018. Kolkata international book fair 2018, kolkata book fair. Fairs of kolkata offer an excellent opportunity for rejoicing the cultural heritage of the state. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik.
Popular book stalls include ananda publishers, deys publishing, deb sahitya kutir, and mitra ghosh. The industrial india trade fair takes place annually, and therefore for the thirtythird time previsibly in january 2021 in kolkata. They pointed out that contrary to claims made on the ikbf website by the organisers on the availability of batteryoperated cars for the disabled. International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students.
Prithibi janmodinlive at bangla rock magazine stall. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fairthe book fair is primarily for the general public rather than wholesale distributors. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of. The popularity of the calcutta book fair was seminal in india being nominated the guest of honour at the frankfurt book fair in 2006, according to the.
Walking through the stalls of kolkata book fair 2017 duration. Prominent publishers from neighbouring stores too will take part. The 37th international kolkata book fair 20 was inaugurated on 26 january 20 and stayed. There will be more than 600 book stalls and about 200 little magazine stalls. International kolkata book fair is one of the famous event of this city. Exhibition and trade fair organisers in kolkata sulekha.
Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in the chennai, india by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi. Nagar sankirtan doriyay ailo toofan live at bangla rock magazine stall, kolkata book fair, 2017 duration. The 40th international kolkata book fair started in full spirit at the melan mela prangan adjacent to science city, kolkata. One which would be a delight for lovers of the language. Bengal bjp state president dilip ghosh too visited ahmadiyya muslim jamat shop and received a book by ashok chatterjee last updated feb 6, 2020 kolkata. The first book fair was held in the year 1976 and thereafter organized every year. Itpo delhi book fair india trade promotion organisation. While the fair is held every year, the date and venue differ. We really wait for the next book fair through the year. The goal of the fair is to strengthen small and micro enterprises, it is a growth engine and points the way to economic prosperity. Various authors and publishers are present in the delhi world book fair. International kolkata book fair 2017 part 4 beautiful. The first new delhi world book fair was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 in roughly 6790 m 2 area with 200 participants.
The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. February 3 rd will be observed as bangladesh day at the book fair. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Apart from english, the kolkata book fair has stalls selling hindi, urdu and other books too. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. General manager marketing india trade promotion organisation pragati bhawan,pragati maidan,new delhi 11 phone. This timing stays the same throughout the event duration. The success of the kolkata book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair at new delhi in 1972 the popularity of the kolkata book fair was seminal in india being nominated the guest of honour at the frankfurt book fair in 2006, according to the frankfurt book fair organizers. It is also known by names like kolkata pustakmela, kolkata boimela and previously it was referred to as calcutta book fair, conducted during winter. This year seven books by mamata banerjee were released at the book fair, taking the total number of books written by her to 53. Jago bangla stall wins hearts at kolkata book fair all india. Iit kharagpur has set up a stall at the kolkata book fair for the first time that would.
Bangladeshs increased presence in kolkata book fair 2018 is done to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring nations. In subsequent years the numbers of stalls have substantially increased. Religious bonhomie at kolkata book fair the muslim times. Kolkata book fair blogs, comments and archive news on. After a gap of 1 year, new delhi world book fair 2020 has started from 4 january 2020. Walking through the stalls of kolkata book fair 2017 deep diaries. Within the seven day book fair become very popular among the book lover.
Kolkata book fair latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. The total area of the book fair this time is about 75330 square meters and the number of book stalls is as many as 568. Walking through the stalls of kolkata book fair 2017 youtube. Kolkata has always been known for its ability to soak. Even as the organisers of the international kolkata book fair ikbf claimed that the fair has done relatively well despite demonetisation, disability rights activists alleged scant arrangements for differentlyabled people at the fair. In reality, about 15% of the book stalls cornered 80% of the sales. Digi silk road, worldwide b2b directory of trade fairs. The fair typically lasts for about two weeks during the new yearpongal season. They also help in promoting the trade and economy of the country. The event is being hosted in pragati maidan and dates are 4 to 12 january 2020. Vlog delhi world book fair 2019 ll saumyas bookstation.
A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Everything about kolkata book fair 2020 rider escaped. Although primarily new market referred to the original enclosed market, today in local parlance, the entire shopping area is often known as new market. India trade promotion organisation will organize the 25th edition of delhi book fair in halls 7 d, e and f, g, h and the 21st stationery fair5th office automation and 5th corporate gift fair in halls 7 a, b, c during 1115 september, 2019 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Kolkata book fair is a celebrated book event in the city of kolkata which attracts a vast number of book lovers, authors and publishers. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous. Furthermore the backbone of this great nation it is indeed true that, knowledge is an indispensable strength in between learning. This year, 584 book stalls have been put up, apart from the foreign ones. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest international. Kolkata book fair kolkata literary meet 20 showing 12. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. The fair organized by publishers and booksellers guild.