Countdown to Taipei International Book Exhibition begins

2018/01/25

The 2018 Taipei International Book Exhibition, taking place Feb. 6-11 at Taipei World Trade Center, is set to shine a spotlight on the latest publishing trends from around the world and Taiwan’s growing role in the global industry.
 
 Organized by the Taipei Book Fair Foundation under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, this year’s edition of TIBE is themed Age of Reading and comprises 10 pavilions, forums on topics spanning children’s books, book design, digital publishing and readership in Asian countries, as well as over 500 book readings.
   
 According to TBFF, the central pavilion will be set up by Israel, this year’s guest of honor. Featuring more than 200 publications in a venue inspired by the Hebrew Bible, the pavilion will give participants a better understanding of the Middle Eastern country’s rich culture and robust publishing industry.
 
 Showgoers will be able to take part in a variety of meet-and-greets at the Israel pavilion, according to organizers. These include book readings and cultural events such as a documentary screening, music performances and Hebrew calligraphy workshops, as well as sit-downs with acclaimed Israeli artists and writers such as novelist Noa Yedlin, illustrator Hanoch Piven, children’s book author Yannets Levi and culinary journalist Gil Hovav.
 
 Another highlight is an interactive digital exhibition of animation and glove puppets. Organized by AsusTek Computer Inc., Taipei City-based Gaea Books Co. Ltd. and the Academia Sinica Center for Digital Cultures, the augmented reality-enabled show immerses visitors in stories and offers a glimpse into tea houses in Taipei City during the 19th century.
 
 The event will also see publishers from more than 20 countries and territories showcase their award-winning works and latest offerings. Among these, London-based Publishers Association is making its first TIBE appearance in 10 years, while publishers from Brazil and Ukraine will make their debuts at the show.

Source: Taiwan Today (http://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=18&post=128376)