Book fairs around the world gather millions of books. The new delhi world book fair is back from 5th january to. The theme of the event this year was indian cultural heritage, including yoga. I love doing book fairs with him because twenty five years ago, he was the one who actually introduced me to this delightful world of books and even today he does that.
It was first held in 1972 when it hosted two hundred exhibitors. So all you book lovers get ready to enjoy book fair at pragati maidan new delhi. The theme of the 2016 edition was cultural diversity vivid bharat diverse india. Bibliophiles rejoice as entry gets free watch out for major indian publishers, innovative stationery, cultural performances by college students and much. A friend recently told me her son had a book published, pod. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Tickets for the world book fair at pragati maidan, will be sold from selected metro stations across the national capital region ncr from the 9th to the 17th of january, 2016. The leading literary award in the englishspeaking world, the man. Second option is to park at bhairon marg and enter pragati maidan from gate 1 or 2. Sharjah was the guest of honour at the 27th new delhi world book fair emirati performers stage a traditional music and dance performance at india gate in new delhi. It is organized every year in the month of february. Traditional emirati performances on the streets of new delhi marked sharjahs selection as the guest of honour at the 27th edition of the. At the heart of book fairs is an energetic love of creating books and the whir of everything that makes the book industry go. So its no surprise that as soon as the dates for the new delhi world book fair 2016 were announced, i made sure that i was free to attend for those who are uninitiated with the phenomena that is the world book fair, it has been held in new delhi 24 times since 1972 in pragati maidan on mathura road, except the first time when it was held at windsor place.
The new delhi world book fair is indias second oldest book fair, after kolkata. Ndwbf held for the past 44 year is now a major calendar event in the world of publishing. The parking for pragati maidan is a good way offbeside purana qilaso it was convenient for us that we had a driver who dropped us off at the main gate gate no. Inaugurated by hrd minister ramesh pokhriyal nishank, the 2020 edition of the world book fair opened on saturday, january 4 and will. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. European union was guest of honour country for this years book fair. The european union will be the guest of honor of the ndwbf this year.
Beginning with the first book, published in april 2016, storymirror has published more than 150 paperback titles in a short span of time. We had gone here most recently in january 2017 for the world book fair. The annual new delhi world book fair was started in 1972 in new delhi with only 200 participants. Every year world book fair is organised in new delhi. The book fair was inaugurated by ms magela baudoin. World book fair new delhi, patna book fair, dehradun book fair, kochi book fair. Iitf 2019 online booking of few stalls for domestic participants in multi product category in hall 10 for 9 days and 4 days will open on 14. Find made easy publications books photo gallery online for gate, iesese and psus exam. Highlights of the day for saturday, 22 october 2016, and sunday, 23. More than million visitors visits new delhi world book fair every read more. Indian governments agency national book trust, india has been organizing this fair for more than four decades. She was a lead writer and assistant producer for secrets of the swamp 2016, a mediacorp broadcasted telemovie, and the lead scriptwriter for singapore fashion runways finale film 2015.
World book fair to begin from saturday in delhi the. Iitf 2019online bookings for new hangars h7a and h7f will open on 4th november 2019 at 12. New delhi world book fair 2019 availability counter on 2nd january 2019. The world book fair will be held at pragati maidan from the 9th to the 17th of january. Itpo delhi book fair india trade promotion organisation. The frankfurter buchmesse fbm is the worlds largest trade fair for books, based both on the number of publishing companies represented, and the number of. National book trust nbt and india trade promotions organization are the organizers of the new delhi world book fair from january 917, 2016.
The tickets for the book fair will be sold from 9 am till 5 pm at 47 stations of the delhi metro network from january 917, the official said. 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 fair 5th office automation and 5th corporate gift fair in halls 7 a, b, c during 1115 september, 2019 at pragati maidan, new delhi. The 24th new delhi world book fair was held during january 917, 2016 at pragati maidan, new delhi with china as the. The year which is coincidentally the 50th year of che guevara s immortal struggle against imperialism in bolivia. Today we would like to share our experience with you, at new delhi world book fair 2018 at pragati maidan in new delhi, india. Book lovers, book worms and people who love and collect books but seldom read, new delhi world book fair 2016 is here. The fair that was organised from january 7 to 15 focused on the culture of reading. The 24th new delhi world book fair was held during january 917, 2016 at pragati maidan, new delhi with china as the guest of honour country. Storymirror, continuing its efforts to reach out to masses, is going to be a part of new delhi world book fair, 2018 from 6 14 january. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books.
Giri, then president of india this annual previously biennial event takes place in winters, and is organized by. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, which was scheduled to take place on 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. Deserted halls, less brands and confusing approach is not a mark of an international book fair. New delhi world book fair 2017, world book fair in pragati. World book fair tickets to be sold from selected metro. The fair is organized in association with federation of indian publishers. She was an executive producer on the gate seekers 2017, and worked with an international team to produce its animated pilot.
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. New delhi world book fair 2016 january 09, 2016 join us at the world book fair at hall no. Highlights of the frankfurt book fair 2016 new books in german. The tickets for the upcoming book fair will be sold from 9 am till 5 pm at 47 stations of the delhi metro network.
Storymirror at new delhi world book fair at railway colony. Today the annual fair, organised by the national book trust, is the third biggest english language book fair in the. For the first time, an international disability film festival is being organized. Wiley india participated in the 43 rd edition of the new delhi world book fair 2016, from 9 th 17 th jan, where we displayed our key titles at a stall.
As compared to last year, this year visitors need to spend inr 10 more. The new delhi world book fair ndwbf which has been one of the biggest events in the publishing industry for over 45 years is back and it packs quite a punch. New delhi is going to host world book fair 2016 from 09th jan 2016 to 17th jan 2016. Last week i found yes found a book while jogging in central park. Indian governments agency national book trust, india has been organizing this. The fair is organized by national book trust, india and is a 9day affair this time, starting from the 5th january 2019 to th january 2018 at pragati maidan, new delhi. A rich variety of european books, professional and sectoral forums and. The sale of tickets for the world book fair at pragati maidan will start at selected metro stations across the national capital region ncr from january 9, a dmrc official said. Earlier this year adivaani and the tribal intellectual collective indias paths crossed. All you need to know about the new delhi world book fair 2019. More than 120 dealers from around the world rendevous every fall at the hynes convention center in bostons back bay to display their latest acquisitions to collectors. Publishers showcase their lists, generate buzz about new titles and authors, and negotiate rights deals. Patna book fair organised by centre for readership development crd between 818 november, gandhi maidan.
The ticket fare for adult is inr 30 and on the other hand, for children the fare is inr 20. New delhi world book fair 2018 i pragati maidan book fair. National book trust, india 5, nehru bhawan, institutional area, phaseii, vasant kunj, new delhi 110070. The 28th edition of the nineday new delhi world book fair ndwbf opened at pragati maidan on saturday, and saw lt. Eu prize for literature at the new delhi world book fair 2018. The new york antiquarian book fair will enthrall bibliophiles at the park avenue armory from april 9 through 12, 2015. New delhi world book fair commonly known just as the world book fair or vishwa pustak mela in hindi is the asias largest book fair.
New delhi world book fair 2017 ndwbf will be held from 07 jan to 15 jan 2017 at pragati maidan, new delhi. The book fair will host three highprofile events, all taking place on. If you plan to take your car, you can park your vehicle at the prgati maidan metro station parking and then enter from gate 10. Visitors can buy the world book fair tickets from the respective counters at gate number 1, 2, 5, 7 and 10 in pragati maidan. The 40th international kolkata book fair was held from 27 january to 7 february 2016.
The 27th edition of annual new delhi world book fair, organized by national. Since 20 the new delhi world book fair organized by national book. In a sixtyminute interview, a managing director from the international publishing world will offer you. Book fair entry tickets the entry ticket to book fair are available at various entry gates of prgati maidan and selected metro stations. With a major focus on environment and climate change, the 45th edition of new delhi world book fair is all set to begin from saturday.
The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. It happens only once in a year, so you must not miss the opportunity to be here. I went to the book fair today 11 january and it was an awesome experience. Ruby hembrom at the jaipur literature festival 2016 adivaani. Nearly every region of the world hosts a book fair.
World book fair 2017 is scheduled from 9th to 17th january 2017 at the pragati maidan, new delhi and is organized by national book trust nbt, india. To be held at pragati maidan and coorganised by the national book trust nbt and itpo, the theme pavilion will highlight various environmentrelated issues like climate change, global warming, water. World book fair news latest news on world book fair. The event was organized by the nbt and coorganized by india trade promotion organization itpo. The national book trust, india an apex body, established by government of india in the year 1957 to develop reading habits and creation of book culture in the country invites sealed tender for hiring of plasma, projector, camera and other equipment for new delhi world book fair 2016 to be held from 9th january to 17th january 2015 at pragati. The entire fair is divided into 14 halls, with each hall containing books related to different topics except one hall numb. From new books to rare books to comic books, each international book fair boasts a calling card, attracting a. The best book fair in the world this threeday event is one of the largest antiquarian book fairs in the united states, and draws over 200 rare book dealers from across the country and around the world. Over the years it has grown exponentially and now has 886 and 800 participants as publishers in 2016 and 2017, respectively. New delhi world book fair 0412 january 2020 new delhi. Indias new delhi world book fair disappointed with only 900,000.