It is hard to fathom that it is a thursday afternoon, with. Emotions are reflected through some film lyrics which get posted regularly. Kolkata book fair 2015 gets high on tech the 574 stalls and the food apart, the 39th edition boasts of better internet presence and even an app to help you find your way around. It wasnt just another day at the book fair for the crowd. The 39th international kolkata book fair 2015 was inaugurated on 27 january at 4. We can sketch around the ground and inside the fair. The user will select the dropdown list of exhibition for which he wants to book the space. Crowds swell at chennai book fair deccan chronicle. Erode book fair is conducted by erode makkal sindhanai peravai mr. With 800 stalls, chennai book fair expects footfall to exceed 15 lakh. Top 10 book stores in chennai, shops sulekha chennai.
Chennai has a significant percentage of telugu, malayalam and kannada population. All major tamil and english publishing houses participate in this fair. The ymca grounds in the city where the 37th annual book fair is being held, received more than 22,000 footfalls till about 6 pm on sunday. Dalit literature a big draw among book fair visitors the new. Spent some money in kalachuvadu and uyirmmai stalls and at prodigy stall for my daughter. The fair was, as it ought to be, filled with people, books and earnest discussions. With about 800 stalls and 15 lakh titles, the chennai book fair is touted to be one of asias largest retail book fair with over two crore books on wideranging subjects on display under a. Kolkata book fair 2015 gets high on tech times of india. Library memberships are open for all 18 years and above. The fair is usually held between the last week of decemb. This blog will express views on indian stock market, wit, chennai, travel, reflections, current affairs, music, movies and photography. The first madras book fair had 22 stalls and was held at the madrasaiazam. Parking facility is good even in sunday rush hours with nominal charge of rs 10.
In a first, chennais book fair to have exclusive stalls for. The option for booking space online shall be available on home page of all the fair websites. The hindu reports that another book fair, organized by tn book sales and promotions association, with more than 200 stalls will be. I visited chennai book fair on 15th i saw lot religious propaganda was taking place in the book fair. Find here exhibition stalls, suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, traders with exhibition stalls prices for buying. Since i had taken my kids along too, couldnt spend much time and check out all the stalls. More over the number of book stalls and list of sellers have been also increased and hope this year the expectation and crowd would be more and hope this. Of the 700 stalls, a major share, as always, will be taken up by tamil publishers. For the bibliophiles of the city, the book fair which is in a first, chennai s book fair to have exclusive stalls for all south indian languages the news minute skip to main content. We provide the network to get budget stalls for customers. For those who are not in chennai and will miss out on the annual chennai book fair, i would like to share this photoblog. Chennai book fair 2020 january 921, 2020 one of the biggest. Stall owners of ahmedabad book fair cry foul as business hits low disappointed over low turnout, sluggish business and lack of publicity, several book stall owners at the amdavad national book fair asserted that they wont participate in the fair next year. Chennai book fair to end today, 12 lakh books sold.
Coinciding with the end of the summer vacations, the fair has several stalls housing academic and schoolrelated books. The applications to the book stalls, which are expected to be over 500, are yet to be issued. I learned that on an average, a seller makes 20% of his yearly sale at the chennai book fair. Last sunday, we went to chennai book fair 2015 which is my first book fair visit in chennai. Jan 10, 2015 the chennai book fair 2015, organised by booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi, was inaugurated at the ymca grounds, nandanam, on friday.
Jan 11, 2019 the papery scent of freshlyprinted books hangs heavy in the air, waiting for readers young and old to bask in, at the chennai book fair. With sand in between our toes, cotton candy on our lips and a warning not to get lost in the crowds ringing in. Chennai book fair wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. There are 35 such stalls at the fair which are mostly being frequented by. Most of the stalls had books in tamil which i cant read so it was easy to filter out the stalls that i wanted to visit. Held usually for two weeks in decemberjanuary every year since 1977, the chennai book fair is the second largest book fair in the country after the delhi book fair. Stalls selling books on religion and theology are drawing in more people at the chennai book fair this year. It is a big event in tamil nadu after chennai book fair which conducted by bapasi. The 38th chennai book fair will be held for days from 9 21 january and will have 750 stalls and 350 publishers at the ymca college of physical education, nandanam. The chennai book fair reminded me of the chennai trade fair that i used to go as a child to the island grounds each year. All major tamil and english publishing houses participat e in this fair. I am jack of all trades and trying to become master of few.
Visitors to the 39th international kolkata book fair, that begins jan 28, now have assistance at their finger tips, courtesy a mobile app providing all the relevant details about the fest. The 2018 fair had over 708 stalls representing most major publishing companies in india and was held for days, drawing over 1. Chennai book fair 2020 january 921, 2020 one of the. I went to the chennai book fair 2009 on pongal day. Comb through classics, cherish the smell of old books and buy yourself a shakespeare tee at the 41st chennai book fair. Chennai book fair at aminjikarai,chennai the expected chennai book fair is back and hope every year book sellers and publishers association of south india conducts the fair and this year several improvements and facilities have been added. I read from the newspapers that chennai book fair had record collections, this year. With about 800 stalls and 15 lakh titles, the chennai book fair is touted to be one of asias largest retail book fair with over two crore books on. Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in the chennai, india by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi. Muthiah, businessman nalli kuppuswami chetti and gnani. Innumerable major book publishers and sellers enjoy active participation in the chennai book fair. Join us at the 43rd chennai book fair from 9 to 21 january 2020.
The man from madras musings never misses it and this year too made it there and returned home laden with books, much to the consternation of his good lady, also known as she who must be obeyed. The books are being sold at 10 percent discount on. Jan 02, 2015 this blog will express views on indian stock market, wit, chennai, travel, reflections, current affairs, music, movies and photography. Book your stalls in this exhibition event, contact or call 9703949871 for more details premium exhibitions click here call to. Usually held around pongal january, the book fair was cancelled due to the floods in december last year. Chennai book festival going on at ymca grounds, royapettah. Chennai book fair 2020 bapasi paradise for book lovers. For those who are not in chennai and will miss out on the annual chennai book fair, i would like. The fair is usually held between the last week of december and the third week of january. The fair will have around 700 stalls, with over two crore books under 15 lakh titles.
Exhibition stalls in chennai, tamil nadu exhibition stalls. Dalit literature a big draw among book fair visitors the. The 32nd chennai book fair was inaugurated at st georges angloindian school, poonamallee high road, chennai, by former president of india abdul kalam on 8 january 2009. Chennai book fair 2016 will be held from june 1 destination. Chennai book fair 2018 stall list chennai book fair 2020. With 800 stalls, chennai book fair expects footfall to. Chennai book fair south of the border, west of the sun. It is an experience to see rows and rows of stalls selling just books, all under one roof. As soon as the applicant clicks on the button book exhibition space he will get an online form. While i was thinking that the number of hours people spend on reading books have diminished, chennai book fair challenged my thinking. Along with the chennai music season, the chennai book fair is amongst the most interesting events of the year. More over the number of book stalls and list of sellers have been also increased and hope this year the.
Chennai book fair, chennai book fair 2015 date and time, chennai book fair 2015 stall list, chennai book fair books, chennai book fair venue. The 20, 2014 and 2015 editions had more than 700 stalls and over one million visitors. Complete information about 35th chennai book fair at. Hyderabad book fair 2019 kickstarts on december 23rd 2019 and runs throough january 1st 2020. In the past, we held an exhibition at the government quaidemillat college for women.
Chennai book fair 2018 stall list chennai book fair. A recent news report stated that neyveli book fair is officially the second largest book fair in all of south india, succeeding the notable chennai. During 2009, there existed 600 stalls in the chennai book fair. The 37th edition of the chennai book fair organised by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi will be held from january 10. In a first, chennais book fair to have exclusive stalls. Solely focused on digitizing books, stalls that encourage reading through kindles and tablets have made their presence felt.
There are around 700 stalls with plenty of options to choose. There is no stopping for the annual event that the neyveli book fair is a massive hit among the people of tamil nadu and now, the event is regarded as one of the largest book fairs in the country. In 2016, following the 2015 south indian floods, for the first time, the book fair was rescheduled to be held in may. Planning to visit other stalls in the next few days.
The fair is held between 28 january and 8 february from 1pm to 8pm. Saturday 040616 was a busy day at the 39th chennai book fair held at island grounds. Jan 10, 2012 chennai book fair at aminjikarai, chennai the expected chennai book fair is back and hope every year book sellers and publishers association of south india conducts the fair and this year several improvements and facilities have been added. The 12day long exhibition is regarded as the second largest book fair in the country with books of various authors and publishing houses on offer. Many people had much the same idea when visiting the chennai book fair.
The fair typically lasts for about two weeks during the new yearpongal season. Chennai book fair, tamil nadu is a major indian book event organised by booksellers and publishers association of south india which exhibits innumerable books and comprises several contests. For the first time, there will be stalls that sell books exclusively in south indian regional languages. Jan, 2020 chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in the chennai, india by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi. The chennai book fair is the second largest book fair in the country. The papery scent of freshlyprinted books hangs heavy in the air, waiting for readers young and old to bask in, at the chennai book fair. Jul 20, 2015 erode book fair is conducted by erode makkal sindhanai peravai mr. The 39th chennai book fair is being held from 1st june to th june at the island grounds this year, with nearly 700 stalls. The 37th edition of the chennai book fair organised by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi will be held from january 10 to 22 at the ymca college of physical. Feb 05, 2015 yet another chennai book fair has come and gone.
We have spoken to the publishers at the chennai book fair to give some of their books for braille editions. May, 2016 the 37th edition of the chennai book fair organised by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi will be held from january 10 to 22 at the ymca college of physical education. It has over 300 stalls from different publishers, monday throough friday 2. For the bibliophiles of the city, the book fair which is in a first, chennais book fair to have exclusive stalls for all south indian languages the news minute skip to main content.
Jun 06, 2016 ebook stalls are another addition to this years book fair. Neyveli book fair, annual neyveli book fair, nlc book fair in. According to stall owner of bharatiya kala prakashan, cp gautam, he could sell books worth rs80,000 only. Itpo online space booking software for participants. The first madras book fair had 22 stalls and was held at the madrasaiazam school due to the initiative of k. Parking facility is good even in sunday rush hours with. I am jack of all trades and trying to become master of. Keeping with the digital age, the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi has launched a mobile application to guide book lovers about the 40th chennai book fair. Ten minutes later, dressed in a shiny white kurta and flashing a warm smile, vairamuthu entered the stall. With nearly 700 stalls, the book fair will be organised from january 6 to january 19 at st.
Chennaibookfair 2015 list tamil nadu south india scribd. The 2009 edition had over 600 stalls and was attended by over one million people, amongst whom were chennai historian s. Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in chennai, india by. Jan 22, 2018 chennai book fair to end today, 12 lakh books sold. Th e 2018 fair had ove r 708 stalls representing most major publishing companies in india and was held for days, drawing over 1.
Jan 16, 2015 last sunday, we went to chennai book fair 2015 which is my first book fair visit in chennai. At the book fair madras heritage and carnatic music. The 2015 fair had over 700 stalls representing most major publishing companies in india and was held between january 9 and january 25, 2015. I was better prepared this year than i was last year. For last 3 to 4 years i see lot of religious propaganda is going on during the chennai book fair with the aim of conversion, i feel. Find our books at the chennai book fair pratham books.
Roaming through the shops and the stalls reminds me of the simpler times from in chennai 43rd chennai book fair 2020. Bookmystall provides a platform to connect all event creators and stall buyers. Stall owners of ahmedabad book fair cry foul as business. Jun 03, 2016 the book fair is however being organized on a grander scale this time with 700 stalls, with the organizers giving special emphasis to regional languagestalls.
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