The history of the international kolkata book fair began in 1974, when a group of indian publishers gathered to discuss issues concerning further development of the country s publishing industry. Jan 30, 2018 there will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. The most attended book fair in the world is taking place in kolkata. It will be held at the central park in salt lake with 29 participant countries. International kolkata book fair is the largest attended book fair in the world with an average record footfall of 2. Kolkata book fair news and updates from the economic times. Jan 30, 2016 indian stock market by siddhartha chatterjee kolkata book fair 2016 duration. Cesc downloadable from play store and ground map plan also. 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. Kolkata book fair caught fire on february 3, 19 years ago. 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. Flavours of costa rica in kolkata as 41st book fair opens. A digital travelling pavilion is coming to the 42nd edition of international kolkata book fair, which will begin on january 31. 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.
The book fair was inaugurated by honorable chief minister of west bengal, smt. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. Kolkata news press trust of india tuesday december, 2016. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new york times. China to be theme country at kolkata film festival the hindu. Jan 25, 2015 the 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will be held from january 28 to february 8 this year. Certainly, this year in the 44th international kolkata bookfair 2020, the theme country is russia. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Kolkata tourism kolkata tourist places kolkata travel. First, a few necessary facts about the kolkata book fair, or boi mela, as everyone knows it. Nepal puts on hold constitution amendment for new map that had upset india. The new delhi world book fair is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair.
Dec 25, 20 wikipedia, worlds largest multilingual free internet encyclopaedia, is set to make its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair beginning here on january 29, its organisers said on. Kolkata is the capital of indias west bengal state. The international kolkata book fair ikbf, the largest one of its kind in the world, has become the latest victim of. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous kolkata.
Ground map guide will be given while you enter from any of the nine. 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. Marleen speaking at a panel on books in translation during the 2014 bookexpo america. Special bus services for kolkata international book fair. The book fair was inaugurated by ms magela baudoin, a noted. In 1998, uk was the focal theme country of the fair while scotland was the focal theme country in 2009.
Why no bookbuying expedition can still match a visit to the kolkata. Guatemala the heart of the mayan world guatemala we are pleased to announce that the focal theme of international kolkata book fair this year is the heart of the mayan world guatemala. Tata steel kalam 2019 is all set to begin with a bang from january 22, and end on january 27. France will be the theme country for the book fair this year, which will host approximately. The kolkata international book fair or kolkata boi mela is the worlds largest nontrade annual book fair as well as the largest book fair in asia. Book fairs are not only held in kolkata but all across the country and globe as well. Among many other themes, that of the historical events of a country. The opening ceremony was done with the students of aisadamas international school the focal theme was france. In 1998, uk was the focal theme country of the fair while scotland was the focal theme in 2009. About us kolkata book fair history publishers and booksellers guild. Find kolkata city map showing information of major roads, railways, hotels, hospitals, school, and important landmarks. The book fair has been the annual show for bengali little magazines since the inception of the fair.
Uk the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair. Kolkata book fair declared open the hindu businessline. The annual kolkata book fair ended on sunday with the ringing of the ceremonial bell at the milan mela ground here. Everything about kolkata book fair 2020 rider escaped. Kolkata, west bengal, city map,travel information and guide. Indian stock market by siddhartha chatterjee kolkata book fair 2016 duration.
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. Ikbf theme country 2020 russia participants 2020 events. Bypass, this fair has over 600 stalls, selling over rs. Each year, one country is selected as the focal theme of the book fair. February 3 rd will be observed as bangladesh day at the book fair. This detailed guide about 44th international kolkata book fair 2020. Jan 29, 2014 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. Russia will be focal theme country of the 44th edition of the international kolkata book fair, to be held from 29 january to 9 february in kolkata. 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. While all this while, she was vocal about her stand in the state and delhi, now she has written a book on note ban, which was released at the inauguration of the international kolkata book fair, 2017. Reza is recognized as one of todays most highly soughtafter entertainers in the touring illusion industry, delivering innovative, engaging and spectacular performances worldwide. The 42nd international kolkata book fair was held from 30 january to 11 february 2018.
Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. Held on the milan mela ground near science city on e. But the book fair at calcutta still stands out to be the most popular and has opened up new horizons and dimensions. Theres good news for all book lovers in the national capital, as the annual new delhi world book fair ndwbf 2020.
All first editions of books which are released in the fair are housed in a special release gallery. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers. Notwithstanding the recent dip in bilateral ties, china will feature as the focus country in the 22nd edition of the kolkata international film festival kiff, beginning here on november 11. The year which is coincidentally the 50th year of che guevaras immortal struggle against imperialism in bolivia.
The 40th international kolkata book fair was held from 27 january to 7 february 2016. Bangladeshs increased presence in kolkata book fair 2018 is done to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring nations. Jan 27, 2015 the 38th edition of the international kolkata book fair was visited by 1. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild. This detailed guide about 44th international kolkata book fair 2020 will. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. Book fairs held at other places is slowly gaining popularity among the masses. The annual fair, which will be held from january 29 to february 9, will host about 600 books stalls and 200 little magazine kiosks.
First floor, platinum mall, 31, elgin road contact. Uk at the kolkata international book fair 2015 british council. The comprehensive list of international book fairs in 2020. Italy was declared the theme for kolkata book fair 2012, by publishers and booksellers guild, kolkata. This is why we brought you our updated 2020 international book fairs list. There are eight such colours pink, green, blue, yellow, magenta, red, sky and orange hall denoting these blocks. Providing detailed maps showing participants and pavillions with respect to gates can improve the visitor experience. 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. The 26th new delhi world book fair, january 614 at pragati maidan, new delhi, was organised by the national book trust nbt in association with india trade promotion organisation. The theme of the fair was books for readers with special needs and sharjah is the guest of honours country. Amol palekar panel discussion badal sircar and his theater 40th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 20160204 0841. International kolkata book fair international kolkata.
Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air. Nearly 22 lakh people had visited the fair last year. International kolkata book fair was held from 27 january to 7 february 2016. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. The book fair will be open for general public between january 26 and february 7. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest international. Mamata banerjee, in the presence of special guest ms. Spotlight on britain at 39th kolkata book fair lifestyle. Every year there is a focal theme country, which gets an entire pavilion to showcase their culture, traditions, food, tourism, and literature through books. International kolkata book fair jan 2020, kolkata india trade show. Theme country russia international kolkata book fair. Kolkata book fair 2020 information, russia theme duration. Guatemala was the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair in 2019.