Kolkata book fair was held from 30 january to 11 february 2018. The book fair was started to meet the growing public demand for books, and a relative lack of bookshops. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. Kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stallekushey boi mela international kolkata book fair, kolkata, india. International kolkata book fair jan 2020, kolkata india trade show. Almost every bookstall will give a minimum 10% discount. In a week, around 187 flights travel from kolkata to new delhi. The upcoming book fair 29jan9feb in kolkata, looks like the perfect venue to make a big impact with this. Kolkata megalopolis is the area surrounding kolkata metropolitan city with additional population.
Located on the east bank of the hooghly river approximately 80 kilometres 50 mi west of the border with bangladesh, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of east india, while the port of kolkata is indias oldest. Delhi international trade fair 2018 at noida, delhi events high. In 1974, the concept of kolkata bookfair was getting formed by few young publishers, much against the will of the aged ones. We offer complete facility under one roof, from design to quality fabrication. The kolkata book fair may move out milan mela grounds in 2018. On the occasion of the 2nd cape town book fair, the 2007 ipa freedom prize special award was also awarded posthumously to anna politkovskaya of russia 19582006, and hrant dink of turkey 19542007 on 15 june 2007. New delhi world book fair 2019 availability counter on 2nd january 2019. Initiated in 1976, it is extremely popular with the locals. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in. And in 1975, the publishers and booksellers guild was formed with mr. Feb 01, 2018 kolkata book fairs 2018 started in a new place overview 2018 kolkata book fairs. February 3 rd will be observed as bangladesh day at the book fair.
The state government has decided to bring about some changes at the fair ground opposite science city, prompting the publishers and. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. Popular book stalls include ananda publishers, deys publishing, deb sahitya. International kolkata book fair jan 2020, kolkata india. Kolkata international book fair 2018 is the perfect milieu of art, culture, literature and everything that shouts kolkata.
Thus, the average turnover of a book stall was rs 3. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik. International publishers association 2007 ipa ftp prize. Approximately 600 stalls and presence of 200 little magazines. There will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. The book fair was started on a small scale in 1976 by the kolkata publishers and booksellers guild. Exhibition stall design providers in kolkata, west bengal. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. Everything about kolkata book fair 2020 rider escaped. Exhibition stalls in kolkata, west bengal exhibition stalls. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous kolkata.
Intending participants may apply according to the advertisement 2. Iit kharagpur stall at kolkata book fair 2018 book fair in kolkata the international kolkata book fair old name. You can find booksellers, singers, vendors and picnicers flocking to the book fair grounds during the mela. Jan 15, 2018 it is the worlds largest nontrade book fair with a total footfall of over 2 million people annually.
Jan 30, 2018 there will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. The book fair was inaugurated by honorable chief minister of west bengal, smt. The first kolkata book fair with 56 stalls of 34 publishers was. It will be held at the central park in salt lake with 29 participant countries. Following this, a special stall for bus route will be functional from today.
Since 2018, guild and concerned authorities are organizing kolkata book in saltlake central park. Find here exhibition stalls, suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, traders with exhibition stalls prices for buying. Calcutta book fair in english, and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or. The venue for the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be central park mela complex at salt lake in karunamayee and the timings will be 12 pm to 8 pm. Planning for hosting the wikipedia stall at the kolkata book fair 2014 in kolkata on 5 jan. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers. How do i reach the international kolkata book fair, if i am from kolkata. Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air. 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. Kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stallboi mela youtube. International kolkata book fair, first organised in 1976, gradually catched some serious pace in 90s. Iit kharagpur stall at kolkata book fair 2018 youtube.
Sushil mukherjea as its founder president and jayant manaktala became its first general secretary. The 42nd international kolkata book fair was held from 30 january to 11 february 2018. The mega fair brings together the best in the industries and. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest international. Providing detailed maps showing participants and pavillions with respect to gates can improve the visitor experience. Location, central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata map. This detailed guide about 44th international kolkata book fair 2020 will. New delhi world book fair 0412 january 2020 new delhi. The wikimedia stall at 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata. Cesc downloadable from play store and ground map plan also. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. Digi silk road, worldwide b2b directory of trade fairs. Expocentre noida, sector62, delhi ncr delhi international trade fair ditf is a mega exhibition connecting india globally.
The travel duration between these cities in a nonstop flight is usually around 02h 35m. Get contact details and address of exhibition stall design firms and companies in kolkata. In case youre using public transport, science city is the closest landmark. International kolkata book fair 2019 attractions and highlights. The venue of the book fair is located in the permanent fairground milan mela which is right opposite science city and next to itc sonar. There are eight such colours pink, green, blue, yellow, magenta, red, sky and orange hall denoting these blocks. Top 10 exhibition planners, trade fair organisers in kolkata. The authors write the books in sophisticated styles and manner and they forward it to publishers who publish the books with the name of particular publication and exhibit these books in the book. 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. Itpo delhi book fair india trade promotion organisation. And if you want to check its details, please chck it here. In reality, about 15% of the book stalls cornered 80% of the sales. Even though the country now has several large bookshops like landmark, starmark, crossword bookstores, and the oxford bookstore, in addition.
My first book foodkahini is available at book farn stall no. A digital travelling pavilion is coming to the 42nd edition of international kolkata book fair, which will begin on january 31. The annual fair, which will be held from january 29 to february 9, will host about 600 books stalls and 200 little magazine kiosks. 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. Iit kharagpur has set up a stall at the kolkata book fair for the first time that would showcase the countrys heritage through scientific methodology. West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances ambassador to india alexandre ziegler during the inauguration of 42nd international kolkata book fair. Kolkata international book fair 2018 is just around the. Wbreda has received sportanious response from the 37th kolkata international book fair from january 26 to february 10, 20. Security measures for the book fair have been beefed up this year.
Bangladeshs increased presence in kolkata book fair 2018 is done to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring nations. A 12 days trade show, kolkata book fair is going to be held in kolkata, india from 29 jan 2020 to 09 feb 2020 focusing on book fairs product categories. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers in book fair published. The stall of the bangladesh tourism department was removed from the bangladesh pavilion at the international kolkata book fair on sunday after bharatiya janata yuva morcha members protested against the circulation of a distorted map of india. Mamata banerjee, in the presence of special guest ms. For your convenience, the international kolkata book fair 2016 has been divided into various blocks segregated by colours, to denote the set of book stalls available in that particular block. 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. Being a customer centric organization, we are involved in offering indiacorr expo 2018 in kolkata, west bengal, india.
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. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to survive. Kolkata to new delhi flights will cost you a minimum of. The map of the location is provided on the home page. Kolkataccu to new delhidel cheap air tickets, book your. It is the worlds largest nontrade book fair with a total footfall of over 2 million people annually. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of. Kolkata book fair kolkata, india kolkata kolkata book fair. Bangladesh stall removed at fair over distorted map cities. Kolkata bookfair and food listing there my suggestion on what to eat. West bengal is considered to be the seat of wisdom and culture. Book fair in bengaluru 2018 2019 at hmt ground events high. 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. It will provide information on bus routes, fare details, routes, parking and more.
Exhibition stall fabrication 3d stall design stage. The fair is organized in association with federation of indian publishers. Eleven things that will happen to you at the kolkata book fair. The kolkata book fair is one of indias oldest and the largest book fairs. Indiacorr expo 2018 in ganesh chandra avenue, kolkata.
Exhibition and trade fair organisers in kolkata list of best exhibition event management companies, trade fair planners, services agency and get contact. For more information on stall bookings, please contact the organizer on the details mentioned below. Kolkata book fair 2014 is being organized in kolkata for outreach program in the wikimedia movement. Jan 28, 2020 1976 on march 5, 1976, the first book fair was organized with 56 stalls of 34 publishers, at the ground beside victoria memorial. Does anyone know a reputable printing company who might be interested in running 1,000 or so copies of the novel, especially for the show. Between kolkata and new delhi, 5 airlines are operational. This event gets lit up with leading manufacturers, distributors, authors, publishers attending it. West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances ambassador to india alexandre ziegler during the inauguration of 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018 in kolkata on jan 30, 2018. Feb 01, 2018 kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stall ekushey boi mela international kolkata book fair, kolkata, india.
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