Kolkata, the City of Joy has always been a cultural hub and a bibliophile's haven, with independent and specialty bookstores, secondhand book stalls, as well as annual lit fests. The largest and most popular is the International Kolkata Book Fair organised by the Publishers and Booksellers' Guild. The 47th edition of the fair just wrapped up. Held from January 18 to 31, it was the largest ever, with more than 1,000 stalls. Here's a glimpse of the immense variety of stalls, workshops, talks, and performances that took place over two weeks.
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All About The International Kolkata Book Fair 2024
With over 1,000 stalls, this year's event had the highest number of participants. From book readings and talks to cultural performances, here's a look at what transpired at the Kolkata Book Fair 2024
OT Staff
31 January 2024
This year, a digital map helped visitors navigate the over 1,000 stalls
Photo: Arindam Banerjee/Shutterstock
This year, a digital map helped visitors navigate the over 1,000 stalls
Photo: Arindam Banerjee/Shutterstock
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