37h Buenos Aires International Book Fair
The Buenos Aires International Book
Fair is the largest of its kind in the Spanish speaking world. It is
considered one of the most important cultural and editorial events in
Latin America, and a meeting point for authors, editors, book
sellers, distributors, teachers, librarians, scientists, and over
1,200,000 readers from around the world. The Fair will take place from April 20th to May 9th, 2011, occupying the "Azul", "Verde", "Amarillo", "Rojo", "Ocre", "Blanco",
and Nº 9 pavilions of La Rural exhibition
complex, and Palacio Frers. As every year, it will feature conferences, round-tables, talks
with prestigious national and international intellectuals, book
presentations, shows, activities for children and teenagers, events for
specialists and publishing professionals, and book sales of literature
in all languages.
This year the Fair has a special importance since Buenos Aires has been chosen as World's Book Capital of 2011.
One of the
outstanding features of the Fair is the participation of internationally
renowned authors. Some of the intellectuals that have confirmed their
presence this year are: Nobel prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa; Wilbur Smith; Carlos Páez Vilaró; François Dubet, Rosa Montero; Antonio Muñoz Molina, among others.
The special activities this year
include: a Book Reading Marathon; the 6th International Poetry Festival; a Story-telling
meeting; free courses and workshops; theater, dance, and music shows; kids and youth sectors.
On Saturday, April 23rd, the fair will join the celebrations of "The Day of the City", with shows, contests, special activities, games, raffles, book signings, and many surprises for visitors. On that day the Book Fair will remain open until 1 am, with free entrance after 9.00 pm.
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center,
Ave. Santa Fe and Sarmiento, Palermo, Buenos Aires.
Dates: April 23rd through May 9th, 2011
Opening hours:
Wednesday, April 20th: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dates: April 23rd through May 9th, 2011
Opening hours:
Wednesday, April 20th: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday to
Thursday: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday April 23: 2:00 pm to 1:00 am
Entry fee:
Monday to Thursday: AR$ 15.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: AR$ 20.
Children under 12, free
Friday and Saturday: 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday April 23: 2:00 pm to 1:00 am
Entry fee:
Monday to Thursday: AR$ 15.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: AR$ 20.
Children under 12, free
Saturday April 23, after 9 pm: free.
For further information, visit the 37th International Buenos Aires Book Fair official website (in Spanish only).
For further information, visit the 37th International Buenos Aires Book Fair official website (in Spanish only).
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