Thessaloniki book fair 2015

It has been customary for the countrys prime minister to set out his governments policies for each coming year in a speech at the annual thessaloniki international trade fair, and for this reason the event has political significance in addition to its commercial importance. The thessaloniki book fair was first held in may 2004 setting a new goal. Professional book fairs play a vital role in publishing. Thessaloniki book fair thessalonikithessaloniki2019. Thessaloniki book fair thessalonikithessaloniki2019general. It has been held in the first week of september since 1926, and its opening is traditionally marked by a series of programmatical statements by. The 2015 fair will take place in a new venue, olympia. It is the annual event that runs simultaneously with the exhibition school and education on. Book fairs and writers conferences in 2015 jan 16, 2015 any indie author serious about selling books must understand the importance of marketingand that includes attending book fairs, literary. You are going for a trip and you need a hotel booking. Intl book fair in thessaloniki brings together greece, china english. Nanotexnology thessaloniki, thessaloniki international fair tif thessaloniki, kosmima thessaloniki, thessaloniki book fair thessaloniki, philoxenia thessaloniki, beauty macedonia thessaloniki, furnidec thessaloniki, zootechnia thessaloniki, detrop boutique thessaloniki, oenos thessaloniki, agrotica thessaloniki. Thessaloniki was the european youth capital for 2014 and a former european capital of culture fifteen of the citys monuments are listed as unesco world heritage sites in 20 thessaloniki was listed as one of national geographics 20 mustsee places in the world and has been ranked 5th in lonely planets worlds top 10 party cities.

The fair developed a manifold program, which involved 500 events with 900 participants. Thessaloniki international book fair it is the most important annual event for the book and its professionals organized in our country. These include a roundtable on the link between literary creation and the refugee. Frankfurt book fair 2015 frankfurter buchmesse 2015 alindar. The 12th thessaloniki book fair was a surprising success, though. Many cultural and entertainment events conducted during the fair transform it into a great festival. Organized by ekebi, the fair takes place at helexpo thessaloniki international exhibition centre. The archaeological museum of thessaloniki is one of the most beautiful and important museums of the city. The thessaloniki international fair has a venerable modern history dating to 1926. The tbf, as a dynamic presence in the heart of the mediterranean, at the cultural crossroads of europe and the balkans, gathers every year hundreds of publishers.

The 12th thessaloniki book fair, 7 10 may 2015 embassy news. The thessaloniki book fair tbf is held annually in may in the thessaloniki international exhibition and congress center helexpo giving visitors the opportunity to explore aspects of contemporary publishing worldwide. Thessaloniki book fair thessaloniki 2020 thessaloniki book fair also known as. Making plans to meet again in a few months at the london book fair in april 2016, the thessaloniki book fair in may 2016, or even the following frankfurt book fair in october 2016. Apr 27, 2018 the digital challenges that the book will face at the present and in the future will be highlighted at the 15th thessaloniki book fair, in the framework of which active digital projects will be presented to the readers and the professionals of the book industry new digital approaches of the book. Narratives of greece frankfurt book fair 2015 hellenic. Thessaloniki book fair sep 2020 thessaloniki, greece. Trade fairs thessaloniki appointments from july 2020. Thessaloniki book fair will open doors in thessaloniki. In may, the seafront of thessaloniki is filled with thousands of books for the international book fair. Thessaloniki international fair 2015 following a long tradition, the thessaloniki international fair prepares to open its gates to the public, marking the beginning of autumn. Thessaloniki book fair thessaloniki 2020 tradefairdates. And why book culture becomes the conduit for political resistance.

Intl book fair in thessaloniki brings together greece, china. The thessaloniki book fair tbf is held annually in may in the thessaloniki international exhibition and congress center helexpo giving visitors the. Jan 16, 2015 book fairs and writers conferences in 2015 jan 16, 2015 any indie author serious about selling books must understand the importance of marketingand that includes attending book fairs, literary. Russia an honored guest at the thessaloniki international. This is the only international book fair held in greece and is considered an annual meeting point of the international publishing field. On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 4 days of the fair, from 03. Thessaloniki book fair may 2020, thessaloniki greece. The festivals of thessaloniki are a group of festivals held throughout the year in thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki book fair 2015 hellenic foundation for culture. Thessaloniki international book fairthessaloniki international book fair. It is located in the center of the city in manoli andronikou street right after the byzantine museum, on the south of thessaloniki trade fair. Oct 22, 2015 what is new and exciting in greece today.

Unquestionably, the increase of interest in writing is reflected in this years thessaloniki book fair through the second festival of new writers 3, but why is this interest manifesting itself so vividly now. Thessaloniki international book fair 2020 thessaloniki books. The tbf, as a dynamic presence in the heart of the mediterranean. Nov 01, 2015 selling books, buying books, discovering books, in an international, multilingual environment. The thessaloniki book fair opened in may 2004 and set a new objective. It constitutes a cultural institution with international character that changed the landscape of the book industry and became a reference point for all readers and bibliophiles. A little miracle with an uncertain future in europe by guest contributor may 18, 2015 the 12th thessaloniki book fair was a surprising success, though greek publishers are frustrated with the lack of local support and international interest. Thessaloniki calendar of festivals and events 2014 2015.

Book exhibition celebrating 31 years of sistercity relationship, thessaloniki association is organising a book exhibition this year to start the series of events. Between september 5 th and th, the fair will once again turn thessaloniki into an international focal point for politics and business. The 12th thessaloniki book fair, 7 10 may 2015 news greece in kuwait. Thessaloniki international book fair allaboutfestivals. In 2015 the ipa released a special report on the future of book fairs, asking if they. Exhibitors and visitors meet for the 17th time on the thessaloniki book fair on 4 days from thur. The thessaloniki book fair tbf is held every year at thessaloniki international exhibition and congress center helexpo to give all visitors the opportunity to explore aspects of contemporary publishing worldwide. In order to inform and update foreign publishing professionals, hfc has prepared three catalogues in english for the detailed presentation of. Thessaloniki events and festivals thessaloniki, central macedonia, greece the city of thessaloniki hosts a number of popular festivals and trade fairs, during the year, with some of the biggest taking place in september and october at the helexpo. If your trade is part of the education and book fairs sector, consider thessaloniki book fair as the next trade show. Apr 29, 2015 the international book fair of thessaloniki, is a major cultural event that is being held for many years now in the capital of macedonia.

Thessaloniki book fair thessaloniki 2020 trade fair dates. Victor tsilonis, 2nd new writers festival at the international thessaloniki book fair 2 may 2015. Russia will be the guest of honor at the th thessaloniki international book fair to commemorate the russiagreece crosscultural year announced by presidents vladimir putin and prokopis pavlopoulos. From february until april, the thessaloniki international festival of photography is a wellsupported event, with a number of different photography exhibitions held at some of the citys museums and galleries. Hosted every september for 10 days at the 180,000 m. Tetragon for a series of years curates the spaces of the thessaloniki international book fair and the childrens book fair in athens, organised by the national book center and helexpo.

Intl book fair in thessaloniki brings together greece. Hfc athens and the entire hfc family are pleased to invite you all to the 12th international thessaloniki book fair tbf 2015. Here is our annual update of the international book fairs which will be held in 2015. Frankfurt book fair 2015 frankfurter buchmesse 2015. Thessaloniki international book fair inthessaloniki. Thessaloniki international book fair it is the most important yearly event for the book and the professionals. Most of these are primarily intended as trade fairs for the book trade, but an everincreasing number have extensive programmes of cultural events and opportunities to meet authors. Already for the eightyfifth time the thessaloniki international fair tif takes place on 9 days from sat. The 12th thessaloniki book fair, 7 10 may 2015 embassy. This year, the 12th international book fair will take place at the helexpo exhibition center in thessaloniki from the 7th to the 10th of may 2015.

Thessaloniki book fair is going to be organised at thessaloniki international exhibition, thessaloniki, greece from 05 sep 2020 to sep 2020 this expo is going to be a 9 day event. Hellenic foundation for culture presents international book fair of thessaloniki. Frankfurts 67th book fair, the frankfurter buchmesse, took place from 14 to 18 october, 2015, attracting more than 275. Created 34 years ago by the university of guadalajara, the fair is aimed at professionals and the general public alike, a characteristic that sets it apart from other book fairs around the globe. Tvc for 12th thessaloniki book fair aired at the greek national television broadcast on 3rd semester of 2015. C urtain came down on the 16th thessaloniki book fair may 912, 2019, which is estimated to have been visited by 60,000 people, a figure which was higher by 10,000 compared to the number of visitors last year and exceeded considerably the number of visitors in the previous years. The books meet their audience in the spring at thessaloniki international book fair, which is a celebration not only for the book but also the arts an. Trade shows by industry trade shows by month trade shows by location trade shows by organizer. Thessaloniki book fair is the most important book festival in greece with an international character, as many foreign writers, publishers, and journalists participate. We look back at the 12th thessaloniki book fair tbf which took place in may of 2015 and we look forward to seeing you at the next tbf in the spring.

Since 2004, the event is an occasion for professional to meet every year. Riga book fair is one of the major events in latvian book market. The first thessaloniki book fair was held in the year 2004. Thessaloniki international fair tif thessaloniki 2020. Trade fair sector dates venue contact 1 zootechnia international fair for livestock and poultry 291102 2015 thessaloniki international exhibition centre, thessaloniki address.

Thessaloniki international book fair it is the most important yearly event for the book and the professionals of the field organized in our country. Publishing houses from all over the world participated and indonesia was the guest of honor. Built near the sea at the back of the thermaikos gulf, it is a modern metropolis bearing the marks of its stormy history and its cosmopolitan character, which give it a special beauty and charm. The thessaloniki book fair started in may 2004 and set a new objective. One of the favorite book lovers events in greece is back in thessaloniki for one more year.

Trade shows worldwide thessaloniki greece 20202021. Tbf is an annual event that was established by ekevi national book centre of greece and that we are proud to carry on after the merging of ekevi and hfc in 2014. Thessaloniki international book fair 2020 thessaloniki. Ipa world book fair report 2016 international publishers. Thessaloniki international exhibition center, in the heart of the city, the fair is organised by helexpo, which also organises themed exhibitions and congresses throughout the year. For the 12th year, the international book fair was held in thessaloniki, spreading a message of hope and optimism despite the economic crisis.