Also, book tickets for the venues where these events. Thinkstock images pegged to be a festival of ideas, the 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair that begins here jan 28 will focus on literary works from britain and will be graced by the presence of a noble laureate whose name has not yet been revealed. Kolkata book fair 2018, or as us bongs lovingly call it, boi mela is starting tomorrow and we cant keep calm. Many of these are typically about publishing, books, authors, literature, reading, literacy and bookstore. Jan 30, 2017 international kolkata book fair is the largest attended book fair in the world with an average record footfall of 2. Itpo will organize india international leather fair iilf 2019 which is earlier known as international leather goods fair ilgf. Also, book tickets for the venues where these events are happening near you in kolkata on bookmyshow. Since 2009, the fair has been held at moma ps1 in long island city, queens.
Amol palekar panel discussion badal sircar and his theater 40th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 2016 0204 0841. The venue of the book fair is located in the permanent fairground milan. Just a glimpse for those who could not or would not make it to boimela. Avid readers of all ages eagerly wait for the kolkata book fair 2018 all year long where they can shop till they drop and go home with bundles of books. It will be held at the central park in salt lake with 29 participant countries. The 40th international kolkata book fair was held from 27 january to 7 february 2016. You can find booksellers, singers, vendors and picnicers flocking to the book fair grounds during the mela.
The kolkata book fair, recognised by international publishers association, geneva, is also the largest book fair of the world in terms of visitors. Get event details, venue, ticket price and more on explara. Frequently asked questions international kolkata book fair. The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. Book fairs from july 2020 search result returned the following book trade fairs. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest international. Jan 30, 2018 the 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of culture and communication francoise nyssen. International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. A digital travelling pavilion is coming to the 42nd edition of international kolkata book fair, which will begin on january 31. The book release of reflective shadows political economy of world bank lending to india authored by mr. Special bus services for kolkata international book fair.
West bengal state handicrafts fair, 2015 one of the largest handicraft fairs in india was inaugurated by the minister for industry, finance and commerce, dr amit mitra today at milan mela grounds. Spotlight on britain at 39th kolkata book fair lifestyle. The fair also has a typical fairground experience with a book flavour with the presence of picnickers, singersongwriters, and candy floss vendors on the fair premises. Also features promotional offers, coupons and mobile app. The map of the location is provided on the home page. Kolkata book fair news and updates from the economic times. If your questions are still not resolved, dont hesitate to fill up the form below and contact us. 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.
The annual fair, which will be held from january 29 to february 9, will host about 600 books stalls and 200 little magazine kiosks. In 2016, held the day after bookexpo america in chicago. Kolkata book fair latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. Eye on 2016, bjp books stall for mouthpiece at kolkata book fair. Bjp leader tathagata ray reads bharatiya janvarta, at kolkata book fair wednesday. Kolkata international book fair 2018 is the perfect milieu of art, culture, literature and everything that shouts kolkata.
Jan 27, 2015 the kolkata book fair, recognised by international publishers association, geneva, is also the largest book fair of the world in terms of visitors. To be organized by chandigarh administration in collaboration with national book trust of india, new delhi, chandigarh book fair will be held at parade ground, sector 17. Book fairs appointments from july 2020 trade fair dates. The th pune book fair is back to bring solace to all the book lovers. Special attractions at the fair will be interaction with various authors, sit and draw sessions, illustrators corner, calligraphers corner, seminars and childrens corner. Kolkata book fair declared open the hindu businessline. The calls you to kolkata, west bengal for kolkata book fair 2018.
State transport minister suvendu adhikary on saturday released a booklet on the bus arrangement plan for the convenience of the visitors at the kolkata international book fair from. International kolkata book fair is the largest attended book fair in the world with an average record footfall of 2. India trade promotion organisation will organize the 26th edition of delhi book fair in halls 7 d, e and f, g, h and the 22st stationery fair 6th office automation and 6th corporate gift fair in halls 7 a, b, c during 2327 september, 2020 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Book kolkata theatre festival 2016 tickets, kolkata. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Jan 15, 2018 it is the worlds largest nontrade book fair with a total footfall of over 2 million people annually. To be organised by gateways fairs private limited, the fair would be an ideal opportunity to showcase books and periodicals to a large urban market in this region. Most of the fairs in west bengal take place in kolkata.
Kolkata news press trust of india tuesday december, 2016. Book online tickets for kolkata theatre festival 2016 happening on 23 august 2016 at kolkata, ib201, salt lake city kolkata 700 106. Literature in bangalore events, tickets, edutainment and. They also help in promoting the trade and economy of the country by inviting participants from various parts of the nation. Calcutta book fair in english, and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik kolkata pustakmela in romanized bengali, bengali. 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 kolkata book fair is one of indias oldest and the largest book fairs. 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. Guild press release international kolkata book fair. Printed matter art book fairs are among the leading international gatherings for the distribution of artists books, celebrating the full breadth of the art publishing. It is the worlds largest nontrade book fair with a total footfall of over 2 million people annually. Printed matter presents the tenth annual ny art book fair, from september 16 to 18, 2016, at moma ps1, long island city, queens.
Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. Minister for small and medium enterprises, mr swapan debnath was also present on the occasion. The 38th edition of the international kolkata book fair was visited by 1. 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. Top upcoming events in kolkata near you bookmyshow. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. Itpo delhi book fair india trade promotion organisation. Every year there is a focal theme country, which gets an. Trade fairs in west bengal federal state july 2020, india. Check the list of best upcoming events and activities happening today, tomorrow and this weekend in kolkata.
The 24th edition of india international leather fair iilf, kolkata will be held from september, 2019 at biswa bangla convention centre new town, kolkata, india. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers in book fair published. Itpo iilf kolkata india trade promotion organisation. Kolkata book fair blogs, comments and archive news on. Itpo will organize india international leather fair iilf 2019 which is earlier known as international leather goods fairilgf. Hong kong book fair hong kong, plastprintpack nigeria lagos, beijing international book fair bibf beijing, sign china shanghai, frankfurt book fair frankfurt, book fair krakow, book fair geneva, thessaloniki book fair thessaloniki, istanbul book fair istanbul, interliber zagreb, buch vienna, ccbf china shanghai. Rajnish kumar the rbi move is aimed at providing borrowers some relief to borrowers, who are affected by the impact of lockdown on account of covid19. West bengal covers an area of approximately 88752 km. Get event details, venue, ticket price and more on explara online event ticketing portal. The international kolkata book fair previously called calcutta book fair is considered the worlds. The fair grounds will be open to the public from 1 pm 8. They also help in promoting the trade and economy of the country.
He doesnt have a release this year but is still happy to be back. Uk at the kolkata international book fair 2015 british council. Wbreda has received sportanious response from the 37th kolkata international book fair from january 26 to february 10, 20. Held each fall, the ny art book fair is the worlds largest book fair for artists books and. Initiated in 1976, it is extremely popular with the locals. Kolkata book fair can be a base where lots of very important products will likely be displayed. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers. There are no entry charges for visiting kolkata book fair, another good thing about the fair. Greetings from the publishers and booksellers guild organisers of the worlds largest attended book fair, the international kolkata. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. How do i reach the international kolkata book fair, if i am from kolkata. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. The fair is organized in association with federation of indian publishers. During the mela period, nearly 5 lacs people have visited the stall of wbreda.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 40th international kolkata book fair the worlds largest non trade fair banerjee batted strongly for physical books claiming that it was no match for. Fairs of kolkata offer an excellent opportunity for rejoicing the cultural heritage of the state. Location, central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata map. Admissions fair offers an exclusive opportunity to education institutions to directly interact faceto face with thousands of aspiring students, parents, working professionals planning to pursue education in india and abroad. Kolkata book fair kolkata, india kolkata kolkata book fair.