Get ready for a bibliophile's dream! The Kolkata Book Fair, also known as Boi Mela, is back for its 47th edition, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. From January 18th to 31st, 2024, the fair will transform Kolkata's Maidan Park into a bustling hub of all things literary, attracting over two million visitors and boasting over 1,000 stalls.
This year, the fair features over 1,000 stalls, the highest ever in its history. All these stalls will be a combination of 900 larger stalls and 100 smaller ones. The small ones are for small publishers who have requested a space for the first time. This means more publishers, more books, and more diverse literary experiences for everyone. Other than that the UK takes centre stage as the Theme Country for 2024, bringing with it a vibrant program of author talks, workshops, and cultural events celebrating British literature and its connection to India. The fair organizers are also dedicating special initiatives to honour senior citizens, recognizing their lifelong love for books and reading.
Publishers hailing from diverse corners of the globe, including the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Bangladesh, Australia, Peru, Argentina, and Colombia, are poised to participate in the upcoming edition of the exhibition. Reliable sources indicate that the preceding edition of the fair garnered an impressive attendance of over 26 lakh visitors, generating sales amounting to Rs 25 crore. Noteworthy national and multinational publishers such as Oxford University Press, Rupa, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, Hachette, Bloomsbury, and Pan Macmillan are expected to be prominent participants, contributing to the diverse and enriching literary landscape of the fair.
Kolkata Book Fair 2024 is not just an event; it's a celebration of literature, culture, and the power of stories. So, pack your bags, grab your reading glasses, and prepare to be swept away by the magic of Boi Mela!
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