LIVRE PARIS 2021
Created in 1987 by the French Publishers ssociation Paris Book Fair (Livre Paris, in French) has become a rich and culturally diverse event which enables to discover the main portfolios of the contemporary publishing industry.
Livre Paris is a national and an international event. It celebrates the richness and diversity of worlwide literacy heritage : each year more than 50 countries are present. It is also a major appointment for all book and writing professionals like the major book fairs organized in Europe .
The Monday morning is entirely dedicated to them with a series of discussions around the issues of the industry. A popular, festive and friendly event ideal for families, the book fair is a fascinating affair for the numerous visitors who come to discover and buy books, enjoy surprise meetings with authors and explore other cultures.
Meet The Guests
Around 15 Indian publishers and 30 leading and budding Indian authors from most Indian languages, will be invited to Paris to meet French readers and participate in events, talk and debates. “Livre Paris will aim at creating a special ”Indian moment” in France, with cultural and lecture side programmes in libraries, bookshops and cultural landmarks in Paris and other cities in France.” The Paris Book Fair, dubbed Europe”s most important literary and publishing appointment, will be a showcase of the country”s new authors, works and the large publishing industry. France is keen to engage with India in the publishing sector in all its diversity, through translations, publishing incentives, literary exchanges and more, the French spokesperson said. The Indian contingent at the Fair will be represented by the iconic Oxford Bookstore pavilion led by Priti Paul, Apeejay Surrendra Group. The partner is National Book Trust, while the India pavilion will be designed by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.