23rd edition of Delhi Book Fair 2017 will be held during August 26 September 3, 2017 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi by India Trade Promotion Organization. The fair is organized in association with Federation of Indian Publishers. Though a much bigger fair Delhi World Book Fair also held at same venue in the month of January-February every year. However, the main aim of both the fairs remains same and they both promote the importance of books to bridge the gap across various socio-cultural, linguistic and religious diversities.
https://youtu.be/abiJDm2eGR8
Book Fairs have a great role to play in promoting the reading habit among people of all age groups. May be the biggest book bonanza keenly awaited by students, teachers, scholars, authors, intellectuals, librarians and book lovers (I'm too excited this year). I am visiting both book fairs from past few years. As I am an amid reader and now a poet, writer and an author too. So this time it is special for me too.
The entry ticket for the fair was INR 20 per person last year. Earlier, it used to be free and later it was INR 10. However, School children can still get free entries with their identity card only. I am expecting last year Fair timings from 11 AM to 8 PM. Last year 235 publishers participating in the fair were from India. Also, publishers from abroad include those from the US, Pakistan, Russia and China participating last year.
https://youtu.be/bv2XySTdC4Y
From the entry gate you can see the road full of publishers banners and their most famous book titles. Before reaching the fair venue (Hall no. 9 to Hall no. 12A), you could know more about the publishers and famous titles from these banners only. This fair is equally good for adults as well as for children. There are lot of child literature including academic books, stories books, comic books and sports items available for the children in this fair. And this book fair is not about only Hindi and English Literature. There is vast and rich collection of Urdu Literature, Punjabi Literature and South Indian Literature.
Almost every well-known publisher in India will participate in this fair.
And, the stall of Indian Social Institute always remains one of my favorite stall in the book fair. Various small booklet on social issues, social laws and public rights are easily available here at very cheap prices.
This time I will search e-book pavilion, Kindle or I must say amazon.com pavilion. It will be the best time to promote my e-book For someone special (link given below) here on amazon pavilion. Only disappointing thing what I am thinking right now is about customer or reader reactions. They praised you, they love your writing skills, they admired you but at the end they asked with curiosity if they will get this books for free. Internet is still about free software downloads, free song downloads, free movie downloads etc., in this country, then why not a book? E-books still have a long way to go in India.
If one getting tired of walking from stall to stall and want to take some rest, there are large areas covered with mat, where he can take rest. A cafeteria is also there.
The Delhi Book Fair has been attracting 2.5 lakh to three lakh visitors every year, and this year the number is expected to go up. It is always a great pleasure to visit and explore the collection of books at various stalls in this fair.
For Someone Special is a book on romantic poems and short stories. Critically and widely acclaimed in US, Uk and Japan. Do not forget to order it from all amazon.com sites.
For Someone Special: Collection Of Romantic Poems & Short Stories:
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0725RFCRX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-oFFzbF4Q48AK
https://youtu.be/abiJDm2eGR8
Book Fairs have a great role to play in promoting the reading habit among people of all age groups. May be the biggest book bonanza keenly awaited by students, teachers, scholars, authors, intellectuals, librarians and book lovers (I'm too excited this year). I am visiting both book fairs from past few years. As I am an amid reader and now a poet, writer and an author too. So this time it is special for me too.
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| Image Source: My e-book Cover |
The entry ticket for the fair was INR 20 per person last year. Earlier, it used to be free and later it was INR 10. However, School children can still get free entries with their identity card only. I am expecting last year Fair timings from 11 AM to 8 PM. Last year 235 publishers participating in the fair were from India. Also, publishers from abroad include those from the US, Pakistan, Russia and China participating last year.
https://youtu.be/bv2XySTdC4Y
From the entry gate you can see the road full of publishers banners and their most famous book titles. Before reaching the fair venue (Hall no. 9 to Hall no. 12A), you could know more about the publishers and famous titles from these banners only. This fair is equally good for adults as well as for children. There are lot of child literature including academic books, stories books, comic books and sports items available for the children in this fair. And this book fair is not about only Hindi and English Literature. There is vast and rich collection of Urdu Literature, Punjabi Literature and South Indian Literature.
Almost every well-known publisher in India will participate in this fair.
And, the stall of Indian Social Institute always remains one of my favorite stall in the book fair. Various small booklet on social issues, social laws and public rights are easily available here at very cheap prices.
This time I will search e-book pavilion, Kindle or I must say amazon.com pavilion. It will be the best time to promote my e-book For someone special (link given below) here on amazon pavilion. Only disappointing thing what I am thinking right now is about customer or reader reactions. They praised you, they love your writing skills, they admired you but at the end they asked with curiosity if they will get this books for free. Internet is still about free software downloads, free song downloads, free movie downloads etc., in this country, then why not a book? E-books still have a long way to go in India.
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| Image Source: My Book in Paperback Edition |
If one getting tired of walking from stall to stall and want to take some rest, there are large areas covered with mat, where he can take rest. A cafeteria is also there.
The Delhi Book Fair has been attracting 2.5 lakh to three lakh visitors every year, and this year the number is expected to go up. It is always a great pleasure to visit and explore the collection of books at various stalls in this fair.
For Someone Special is a book on romantic poems and short stories. Critically and widely acclaimed in US, Uk and Japan. Do not forget to order it from all amazon.com sites.
For Someone Special: Collection Of Romantic Poems & Short Stories:
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0725RFCRX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-oFFzbF4Q48AK
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