But my memoir, the barefoot bingo caller in english, and basakojis bingo pranesejas in lithuanian, also published by baltos lankos, had been shortlisted for. Vilnius book fair feb 2020, vilnius lithuania trade. Vilnius book fair captivates readers 65,000 flock to. The day, which forms part of the london book fair market focus professional programme featured a fantastic lineup of speakers from within the estonian, latvian and lithuanian publishing industries looking at how to buy or sell content from the regions. More than 300 exhibitors are reported by the baltic times include publishers from ukraine, the uk and us, romania, slovenia, and latvia.
Vilnius book fair focuses mainly on the readers, as it promotes reading, it introduces the novelties of lithuanian publishing market, and it brings readers and writers together. But there are reasons to be positive about literature in lithuania with the large amount of young readers that attended the fair and for the fact that the vilnius book fair is the most important event of the publishing sector in the baltic countries. Lithuania capital city of vilnius book fair held between 20 february 2020 and 23 february 2020 at lithuanian exhibition and congress centre litexpo, exhibition halls. Vilnius book fair held in lithuania xinhua english. It gives a possibility to evaluate the whole publishing market of lithuania and the neighbouring countries, and to get to know new names of the literary world. The fair will take place in 5 exhibition halls and occupy the area of.
Contact info for vilnius book fair official web site. Vilnius the 20th vilnius book fair kicked off in the lithuanian capital on thursday. It is held every february in the capital of lithuania. It is a 4 day event organised by litexpo and will conclude on 23feb2020. Lithuania, latvia and estonia, will be the market focus countries at the london book fair in 2018. International book fair opens in vilnius the baltic times. The london book fair, british council and the publishers association hosted a freetoattend afternoon forum focusing on buying and selling rights in the baltic countries. Vilnius book fair is a 4 day event being held from 22nd february to 25th february 2018 at the lithuanian exhibition and convention centre litexpo in vilnius, lithuania. T he vilnius book fair has opened this week, an annual international book festival running through sunday february 26. In 1999 the baltic book far was held for the first time in vilnius.
The day, which forms part of the london book fair market focus professional programme featured a fantastic lineup of speakers from within the estonian, latvian and lithuanian publishing industries looking at how to buy or sell content. The annual lithuanian book fair is one of the largest book fairs in the baltic. All informations of trade fair in vilnius book fair 2020. The international vilnius book fair is the main annual meeting place of publishers, authors and readers in lithuania, and the biggest and most important book fair in the baltic countries, with over 300 publishers and book traders and 60,000 visitors. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. In 2009, the book fair celebrated its 10year anniversary. Lithuanians from all age groups perused publishers stands for new reads, autographs and pictures with their favourite authors. This event showcases products like focused on the reader, books and cultural events. I was at the vilnius book fair again this year to launch my new novel, called provisionally yours in english and translated as laikinai jusu by the publisher, baltos lankos. Vilnius book fair takes place between february 2023. Trade shows by industry trade shows by month trade shows by location trade shows by organizer. Baltic countries to take part in london book fair together.
Dobkeviciute said the baltic countries were traveling to the book fair held on april 1012 to introduce the society with the great culture that exists on very small markets. Vilnius an annual international book fair, one of the key cultural events in lithuania, is kicking off at the litexpo exhibition center in vilnius on thursday. Lithuania guest of honour at the bologne childrens book fair 2011 the biggest and the most important book fair in the baltic countries international vilnius book fair is the main annual meeting place of publishers, book sellers, writers and reading public, it is a wellknown cultural activity in lithuania, important event for both, book lovers and the trade. Vilnius book fair the largest book fair in the baltics, vilnius book fair is attended by over 55,000 people a year and become a major cultural forum. Lithuanias day of the book smugglers comes to the uk. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Traditionally it takes place in february at the litexpo exhibition center. International vilnius book fair is the biggest and most important book fair in the baltic states. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The vilnius book fair is exclusively focused on the reader, books and cultural events. Vilnius annual book fair is open, hailing lithuanians. The fair is focused on readers, books and cultural events, and is the perfect place to get. We are traveling to the london book fair with beautiful and wealthy content that has been laid out in our language, which is special and that we want to present to the public. Meet kestutis kasparavicius at london book fair 2017 and other leading childrens book authors and illustrators from the baltic countries to discuss the challenges of creating texts and illustrations for children.
The vilnius book fair wall street international magazine. The stand of oman was the most popular spot among all nonlithuanian participants at the international vilnius book fair in the baltic states capital city. Oman stand at vilnius book fair a hit with visitors. This is the largest book forum in the baltic states offering business and cultural programs, meetings with. It is also one of the most significant cultural events in lithuania, the main meeting place of publishers, authors and readers. In addition to the fair, numerous other book related cultural events take place over these four days. Since its start in the year of 2000, the international vilnius book fair is the biggest and most important book fair in the baltic states. The 19 th international vilnius book fair which will take place on 2225 february will host not only presentations of newlypublished books, discussions and exhibitions, but also meetings with foreign guests what has become a tradition, especially awaited by the public. The fourday book fair, the largest of its kind on the baltic countries, will offer a broad cultural program including almost 550 events and more than 200 meetings with authors, and will welcome over 50 foreign guests. At london book fair 2017, ibby uk, the british council and ibby poland will consider the role of pictures in books in translation. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Visitors choose books at vilnius book fair in vilnius, lithuania, on feb. Guests from 15 foreign countries are expected to be in lithuania for the show this year. Food products and beverages, delicacies, eco products, coffee and tea, cooking classes.
The international vilnius book fair is the main annual meeting place of publishers, authors and readers, it is the wellknown cultural activity in lithuania, the biggest and most important book fair in the baltic countries. Guests from 15 foreign countries are expected to come to the 18th annual vilnius book fair, which will run through sunday, feb. The 21st vilnius book fair is running at the litexpo exhibition center on 2023 february. This will be a unique opportunity to see a selection of the best contemporary writers from the baltics in conversation with uk writers and publishers. The international vilnius book fair is the main annual meeting place of publishers, authors and readers, it is the wellknown cultural activity in lithuania, the biggest and most important book fair in. Find dates, contact, location, website of vilnius book fair 2020. The book cinema hall presents screenings of the latest movies based on books, as well as documentaries about writers, poets and artists. Vilnius international book fair 2020 one minute one book. Lithuanian signs visible abroad every year the vilnius book fair and its cultural programme is devoted. T today march 16, the lithuanian culture institute sent modernday book smugglers fanning out across london to deliver bags of lithuanian writings to key cultural officesin advance of the london book fair s market focus, april 1012, on the baltic book markets of. Biggest book fair in baltics kicks off in vilnius photos. The vilnius book fair, also known as the vilnius international book fair, is the largest annual book fair in the baltic states.
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