Piazza carlo emanuele ii more known as piazza carlina is one of the main squares in the historic center of turin, near via po. European book fairs 2017 london book fair london, great britain 14. Appointment at the bookstock village on may 20th at 2. Over the past few years, i have noticed that the salone del libro in turin comes up more and more often in conversations with others in the international book industry.
Salone del libro, it is one of the largest book fairs in europe, involving more than 1,400 exhibitors and 341,000 visitors in 2015. The turin international was a worlds fair held in turin in 1911 titled esposizione internazionale dellindustria e del lavoro. This years edition is maybe the most important one so far, and not only because the event reached its 30th anniversary, but mostly because it is the first one since its administrative breakup with milan where a very similar rival festival. Anna di matteo spazio ginko presents postcards from psyche. Founded in 1988, it is one of the largest events of its kind, featuring over 1,400 exhibitors and 340,000 attendees. They attract thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world.
Books exhibited at 2017 beijing international book fair. The guest of honor was nobel laureate joseph brodsky, a russian and american poet and essayist. Founded in 1988, the turin international book fair is the largest book fair in italy. This year, its 30th anniversary, the fair took place between 18th and 22nd may and proved to be a huge success, involving more than 165,000. Salto rights centre salone internazionale del libro.
It is has even made a name for itself as a kind of after party to the london book fair, taking place just one month afterward. Here are some photos from the international book fair in turin, at the lingotto fiere. A few days ago, the 30th edition of turin international book fair was presented at the museo del risorgimento of turin. The london book fair, the first stop on my tour that took place a month ago, seems like a long time ago. Booksellers, first awarded in 2016 to a single bookseller. It was the birthplace of literary giants like primo levi, italo calvino, antonio gramsci, umberto eco and cesare pavese, among many less well known authors. Thanks to the agreement between the book, music and culture foundation and the university of turin, at the 2017 international book fair which will take place from 18 th to 22 nd may, in pavilion 3 of the historical headquarters of lingotto via nizza 294, turin, there will be an exhibition space called open science dedicated to science and its role in contemporary societies. International book fair scholarship application now open. The turin international book fair is italys largest trade fair for books, held annually in midmay in turin, italy. Mark your calendars for the 44th annual gathering of u. Apparently, it is no longer just a book fair for italian publishers. Tons of books to see, and i wanted to take a truckload home with me. Edition 2020 will run from the 14th18th of may and the theme is yet unknown.
Ashna said, the tehran international book fair is the biggest cultural event in the middle east with the largest turnover in the. It is much more known as carlina square so much so also indicated in road maps because of the nickname that the turin. Turin international book fair 2018 is organized annually. On the phone, i kept as silent as i could while michael explained that i was one of three winners of the 2017 international book fair scholarship from europa and other press, and that id be attending the international book fair in turin, italy il salone internazionale del libro di torino. Every year it organises the best european learning materials awards. After the pride fair in 2017, and the revenge fair in 2018 and 2019, its now up to all of italy, which is. This year, scholarships will send three american booksellers on an allexpensespaid trip to italy for the 2017 turin book fair, which will take place from may 1822. Turin book fair announces leadership team english ansa. Easyreading at the turin international book fair posted on 4 may 2017 25 may 2017 admineasy appointment at the bookstock village on may 20th at 2. Worlds 10 important annual international book fairs. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
Turins 33rd international book fair will focus on ecology and literature. The book exhibition in italy is a great opportunity for peoples publishing house to better understand the industry trends and western readers needs and to broaden the horizon of the publishing sector. Directed by strega prize winner nicola lagioia and a team of professionals from italys independent publishing companies, it was an inclusive, allembracing fair, as lagioia had intended it to be, of the utmost caliber, five days in which quality and choice kept. The turin international book fair is the first and largest fair of italian publishing. Turin international book fair may 2020, turin italy. Jonathon welch of talking leaves books in buffalo, new york. The italian publishing market seen from the turin book fair.
Italys turin international book fair sees another record year the. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2017 beijing international book fair. International book fair scholarship winners announced. Contact info for fiera internazionale del libro torino official web site. Several guests said they will boycott this edition of international book fair for the presence of publisher altaforte. Given italy was the years guest of honor at tibf in 2017, he noted that iran is going to participate at turin international book fair as guest of. Italians are very well aware of how much buzz there was behind the curtains of the book fair. It received 4,012,776 visits and covered 247 acres. Turin international book fair director nicola lagioia announced its leadership team for the 30th edition of the festival, scheduled for may 1822, during a presentation of the 2017 fair at the. The whole publishing world, from the largest publishing groups to the independent ones, takes part in the fair involving writers, booksellers, librarians, agents, illustrators and translators. Writers conferences, festivals, and book fairs in 2017. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details.
Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna. Turins 33rd international book fair will focus on ecology. Salone del libro, it is one of the largest book fairs in europe, involving more. Turin international book fair, turin, italy international publishers. Flat this year presented 49 exhibitors from 16 countries and a cultural programme including the exhibition maurizio nannucci this sense of openness curated by elena volpato and the public programme curated by francesca valentini with 9 talks with the participation of 16 international speakers. Due parole sul salone di torino 2017 turin international book fair 2017.
Salone del libro di torino and its rights centre gia international book fair are crucial days in my calendar. As ever, it promises to feature a packed schedule of talks, film screenings and musical concerts that culture lovers will adore. The inaugural fair opened on may 18, 1988 in the teatro regio. If you are in italy, and you love italian books like i do, then make an effort to visit this bookfair. With a history like that, its no surprise that the capital of piedmont hosts italys premier book festival.
Independent design fair, devoted to independent and collectible design. Italys turin international book fair sees another record. The holy see took part as guest of honour at the international book fair in turin in 2014 812 may. Discover the international book fair, the annual event in turin turin is one of italys cultural capitals, and literature is one of the citys obsessions. Top 10 most important highend annual international book fairs. Independent design fair, the fair dedicated to independent and collectible design, is back. The eepg brings together educational publishers from all over europe for an exchange of ideas and information.
Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Europa editions has joined forces with other press to expand the international book fair scholarship for u. Ghader ashna, the viceroy of the tibf and ceo of the icfi had a meeting with silvio viale, the director of the turin international book fair to talk about the development of the mutual cultural relationships between the two countries. Book promotion at 2017 frankfurt international book fair.
Time for books fair debuts, but turin shadow looms. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. Turin international book fair officials believe that special guests should be selected from different parts of the world every year, viale noted. Frankfurt international book fairs record of success has earned it a reputation for being one of the most important book exhibits in the world, where international deals and trading get exchanged and negotiations over international publishing rights and licensing fees take place. This year more than 276000 industry and academia leaders and professionals across the world are coming together in turin, italy for turin international book fair 2018. International event dedicated to contemporary art publications.
The largest publishing industry event in the asian market. On march 6, europa editions and other press, the sponsors of the 2017 international book fair scholarship for u. Elisabetta delmastro cultural and tourist projects. The turin international book fair 2020 air dolomiti. Fiera internazionale del libro torino 2020 torino books.
A report from last months turin book fair where famous authors from india and italy gathered to discuss the kama sutra, america, and, of course, berlusconis exploits. While the book fair in turin will go on until sunday, saturday is the last day of the international book forum. This year, by request, weve rounded up a number of consumer shows to include on our list in addition to tradefocused shows. The icfi has attended this book fair to exhibit the capacities of the iranian publishing industry. Italys turin international book fair sees another record year. The most complete list of festivals on may 20, 2017. The turin international book fair was created by entrepreneur guido accornero and bookseller angelo pezzana. Books and travel, my two great loves, mashed together. There are festivals in categories that take place in 39 cities of 15 countries. Aist at the turin international book fair scifi and. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. Trade shows by industry trade shows by month trade shows by location trade shows by organizer. Sharjah book authority team visits turin book fair. The turin international book fair salone del libro di torino is the largest trade fair for books in italy, held every year in midmay at the lingotto fiere convention center.
Turin international book fair, turin, italy, may 1822. After a fiveweek appointment marathon, today marks the last day of my european tour. A first for chinese books at turin book fair hanbannews. From may 18th to may 22nd, 2017 lingotto fiere will house the much awaited turin international book fair. Editions and other press that will allow them to attend the turin international book fair may 18. Turin international book fair may 2020, turin italy trade show. The turin international book fair salone internazionale del libro di torino is one of most significant book events in italy and arguably in europe.
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