The neyveli book fair conducted by the neyveli lignite corporation nlc is now branded as the south indias second largest book fair, next only to chennai book fair. The 14th edition of the colombo international book fair will be happening at bmich from 18 september to 26 september 2012. More than 450 exhibitors, 40 of them from overseas. This is a great chance for youth, students, university students and school students to buy books. We bring you an exciting, one of a kind opportunity to view sri lankas top brands and products, with an immense array offerings from the largest enterprises to the rising entrepreneurs, that will delight all your senses under one roof. Colombo international book fair 2016 will be open to the public from 16th to 25th of september 2016 at the sirimavo bandaranaike memorial exhibition centre and bmich premises. Colombo international book fair 2017 will be held from friday, 15th september to sunday 24th september from 9 am to 9 pm at the bmich bandaranaike memorial international conference hall, bauddhaloka mawatha, colombo 07. Colombo international book fair 2019 will be held from today, to next sunday from 9 am to 9 pm at the bmich. Colombo international book fair 2017 at the bmich the. Colombo international book fair 18 27 sep 2015 list of bmich sale events, promotions, price list and other happenings in sri lanka. The colombo international book fair 2019, organized by the sri lanka book publishers association for the 21st consecutive year, begins today at the bmich, colombo. More than 450 exhibitors, 40 of them from overseas have confirmed participation in the book fair.
Colombo international book fair 2019 will be held from. Details about the annual colombo international book fair held at bmich, colombo, sri. Colombo international book fair sri lanka promotions. Chairman of sri lanka book publishers association, h. If last years figures are anything to go by, some 1. Dcs provides the highest quality services to participating companies and the international publishers exhibitions are today the biggest and most authoritative events in the field in cyprus and in greece. The colombo international book exhibition would be on display from today the 22nd from 9. Which international book fairs and festivals will you attend in 2020. Premasiri, speaking at the launch said that over 400 international and local book stalls would be open at the exhibition. The exhibition will run till september 24, from 9 am to 9 pm every day. Colombo international book fair 2018 blood and porridge. Published on sep 22, 2018 colombo international book fair 2018, at sirimavo bandaranaike exhibition centre bmich organized by sri lanka book publishers association for the 20th year in. Colombo international book fair 19th september 2008 friday to 28th september 2008 sunday venue.
Highly regarded as the biggest book fair of the entire asian region, the colombo international book fair 2017, organized by the sri lanka book publishers association for the 19th consecutive year, was inaugurated last week by president maithripala sirisena, at the bmich, colombo. Organizers of this popular book exhibition, sri lanka book publishers association said that there will be around 300 400 local and foreign book stalls. To connect with colombo international book fair, join facebook today. Colombo international book fair expected to draw 1. This book fair is organised by the sri lanka book publishers. Sri lankas largest book exhibition kicks off latest. Following the tremendous success of the exhibition 2018 and the 36th annual sessions, which took place at the bandaranaike memorial international conference hall in colombo from february 22 to 25 last year, the slia is proud to present the next edition in a superior manner. The colombo international book fair 2019 organised by the sri lanka book publishers association was launched at the bmich in colombo yesterday. The united kingdoms international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
Bmich international book fair is the biggest exhibition showcasing the publications for sri lankan readers. This year marked the 21st edition of the book fair since its initiation in 1999, and was organised by the sri lanka book publishers association, a privately owned entity comprising sri lankas largest publishers. Colombo international book fair cibf 2019 begins at the bandaranaike memorial international conference hall bmich from the september 20th to the 29 th. Colombo international book fair at bmich from 18 to 27th. Organised by the sri lanka book publishers association, the fair is also for publishers looking for content. The colombo international book fair 2017, organised by the sri lanka book publishers association, was declared open on friday 15, at the bmich, and will continue till september 24, open from 9 am9 pm daily. Sri lanka book publishers association organized a colombo international book fair at bmich from 18 th to 27 th september 2015 on 9. The public is hereby informed that posts appearing on social media purporting to promote the colombo international book fair in a disrespectful manner is not originating from the official facebook or twitter pages of the sri lanka book publishers association or the cibf. The economics of reading the colombo international book fair. Wanigasooriya stated that bmich, the venue used since 2001, cost over rs. Colombo international book fair 2012 underway at bmich with.
It is held annually in midseptember at the bandaranaike memorial international conference hall in colombo, sri lanka. All the foremost book publishers and bookshops setup their bookstalls. The annual exhibition will be held till 29 september from 9 a. Hundreds of stalls consisting of books from all genres span the length of the hallways of the bandaranaike memorial international conference hall bmich, the very hub of mystical stories, enrapturing narrations and much more. The 11th colombo international book fair is organised by the sri lanka book publishers association in cooperation with the booksellers and importers association of ceylon and all ceylon booksellers associationpage 1. I love to visit the book fair every year when it is held in the month of julyaugust. The exhibition will run till september 29, from 9 am to 9 pm every day. Book publishers association says there will be about 400 stalls both local and foreign. Around 150 publishing companies will participate in the.
Hosted by the sri lanka book publishers association, the fair prides itself on being the biggest book. This attracts visitors from small kids to the senior most citizens. According to sri lanka book publishers association secretary upali wanigasooriya, the first two fairs, during the years of. The economics of reading the colombo international book. It will be open to the public for twelve hours each day. Drop by our stall at the colombo international book fair and be a part of some fun activities weve got lined up and grab exclusive library membership discounts. The organizers say there will be a total of 410 stalls of local and foreign books.
According to sri lanka book publishers association secretary upali. The organisers encourage all visitors to bring a bag of their own, preferably a cloth bag, to carry the purchased books. Colombo international book fair 2019 on september 2029 at. Last week, the 2018 colombo international book fair was held at the sri. Last week, the 2018 colombo international book fair was held at the sri lankan capitals bandaranaike memorial international conference hall, or the bmich as its known for short an impressively glassy, airylooking building whose shape has always reminded me of a graduating students mortarboard, although the slab of roofing that extends over it is eightsided rather than foursided. Dialog company and sri lanka book publisher s association have given the support necessary while the software containing all data of books kept on display are available. Colombo international book fair 2019 on september 2029 at bmich. President sirisena visits the 19th international book fair. Colombo international book fair 2018, at sirimavo bandaranaike exhibition centre bmich organized by sri lanka book publishers. Colombo international book fair bmich, 00700 colombo, sri lanka rated 4. You will be able to buy various books from 450 exhibitors, including 40 from abroad. Sms system for bmich book exhibition gossip lanka news.
Colombo international book fair bmich september 1524. The colombo international book fair, sri lankas bestpatronized public exhibition which is held for the 12th consecutive year will be held at the bandaranaike memorial international conference hall bmich from the 18th to the 26th of september. Colombo international book fair 2019 events know sri lanka. The 14 annual colombo international book fair of year 2010 will be held at the bandaranaike memorial international conference hall bmich from the 18th to the 26th of september. The international publishers association ipa is an international industry federation representing all aspects of book and journal publishing. Colombo international book fair, bmich, colombo 2020. It all happens at the colombo international book fair 2019. List of bmich sale events, promotions, price list and other happenings in sri lanka. Organizers of this popular book exhibition, sri lanka book publishers association said that there will be around 300 to 400 local and foreign book stalls established this time. Sri lankan president maithripala sirisena, on friday, launched the colombo international book fair, which is an annual mega book exhibition featuring local and international authors and publishers. Spearheaded by sri lanka book publishers association in 1999, the fair has grown into a much sought after national event, attracting local. International book fair 2019 bmich sri lanka my view youtube. Publishing a book in translation can be a costly business, that does not read more tags.
Colombo international book fair returns to city for. The annual colombo international book fair will be held at bmich. The colombo international book fair 2019, organized by the sri lanka book publishers association for. The annual colombo international book fair will be held at bmich bandaranaike memorial international conference hall from 21 to 29 september 2109. The colombo international book fair 2019, organized by the sri lanka book publishers. International publishers association international. Colombo international book fair 2017 at bmich from. The book fair will see publishers, importers and retailers of books in.
Colombo international book fair returns to city for milestone 20th. This event is organized by book publishers association of sri lanka. This book fair is organised by the sri lanka book publishers association. Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall, or the bmich as its. Colombo international book fair 2018, at sirimavo bandaranaike exhibition centre bmich organized by sri lanka book publishers association for the 20th year in succession was inaugurated.