30TH INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL BOOK FAIR
HONORED GUEST EGYPT
The International Istanbul Book Fair is ready to welcome thirtieth anniversary and the Honored Guest Egypt this year
The 30th International Istanbul Book Fair to be held on November 12-20, 2011 at Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center Buyukcekmece by collaboration of TÜYAP Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and Turkish Publishers Association, is going to host Egyptian literature and culture as Honored guest. The state-booth and events for Honored Guest: Egypt shall take place on November 12-15, 2011 at International Hall.
The theme for Istanbul Book Fair this year is declared as Hope: Dream or Reality?, where Ferit Edgü, the dignified writer and art-critic will be the Writer of Honor. The 30th Istanbul Book Fair is ready to appeal to Hope and to host precious foreign writers.
Istanbul Book Fair celebrates 30th Anniversary and International
Since November 1982, when the first book fair was held with the participation of 28 publishers, TÜYAP has proudly brought together millions of readers, writers, publishers, poets, editors, scholars, translators, academics and other stakeholders of the industry, weaving a truly multicolored fabric.In its 30th year, the Istanbul Book Fair has deserved to become the international specialist fair of Turkey.
An International Hall, that will be available for visiting at the 30th International Istanbul Book Fair from November 12 to November 15, will host publishers, rights management companies and national pavilions of more than 30 countries. During this time, 35 professional and sectoral events will be held at the International Hall.
Springtide Winds for Literature Blows at TÜYAP: Egypt the Honored Guest
The outstanding writers and publishers from Egypt shall meet with Turkish readers from November 12 to November 15, 2011 at International Hall. One of the most interesting events of the fair shall be the commemoration of Naguib Mahfouz, a leading Egyptian writer, in his hundredth birthday, under the scope of guest state events. Alaa Al Aswany, who reached indefinite number of readers in Turkey particularly by Yakupyan Apartmanı, Gamal Gitani, characterized as adopted son of Necip Mahfuz, and also Youssef Ziedan are the Writers of Honor. The writers will participate into interviews on Egyptian literature and sign their books.
Another attractive event under Egypt scope is the film projections of the motion pictures adapted from Egyptian literature.
The Professionals Day, to be held on November 14th 2011 Monday, where sectoral events shall take place, will be the stage for meeting of Egyptian publishers and Turkish publishers and discuss on cooperation and translation opportunities.
Change in Visiting Hours
In order to enable students and school groups to visit the fair with more ease, the 30th International Istanbul Book Fair will open one hour earlier on weekdays. The visiting hours of the fair will be between 10.00am and 7.00pm on weekdays, whereas between 11.00am and 8.00pm on weekends. On the closing day (Sunday, November 20th), the Istanbul Book Fair will end at 7.00pm.
The International Hall, where Honored Guest Egypt shall be presented, is available from 11.00 am to 06.00 pm between November 12 and 15, 2011.
The 30th International Istanbul Book Fair will bring together approximately 600 domestic and foreign publishers and non-governmental organizations, and will be held concurrently with ARTIST 2011 – the 21st Istanbul Art Fair.