There is no Frigate like a Book
To take us Lands away
Nor any Coursers like a Page
Of prancing Poetry –
This Traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of Toll –
How frugal is the Chariot
-Emily Dickinson
The Chennai Book fair conducted every year during January by the BAPASI was a huge crowd puller in the city this year too.
The entry, exit and parking were neatly organized at YMCA this time. Rs.10 was charged for entry and another Rs.10 for 2-wheeler parking. Events held outside the book stalls were also equally attracting reading enthusiasts. Book releases, debates and lectures engaged the audience.
The number of stalls seem to have out numbered this time. Huge collection of old English novels were available at huge discounts. As usual Kalki was the start author with his Ponniyin Selvan, Sivagamiyin sabadam and Parthiban kanavu were available all around the fair. Mini copies of Thirukural were to be seen on all the stall's billing tables. Children's book stores were in abundant with CDs and other forms of learning like iPatti. Ananda Vikadan, Kizhakku and higginbothams were hosted in huge stalls
Away from books, people were treated delicious food by Sappaida vanga and other stalls. But the guy with beach sundal was our best seller. Over all a satisfying experience for our annual pongal book fair.
Wondering how do they manage selling such huge amount of books :)
To take us Lands away
Nor any Coursers like a Page
Of prancing Poetry –
This Traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of Toll –
How frugal is the Chariot
-Emily Dickinson
The Chennai Book fair conducted every year during January by the BAPASI was a huge crowd puller in the city this year too.
The entry, exit and parking were neatly organized at YMCA this time. Rs.10 was charged for entry and another Rs.10 for 2-wheeler parking. Events held outside the book stalls were also equally attracting reading enthusiasts. Book releases, debates and lectures engaged the audience.
The number of stalls seem to have out numbered this time. Huge collection of old English novels were available at huge discounts. As usual Kalki was the start author with his Ponniyin Selvan, Sivagamiyin sabadam and Parthiban kanavu were available all around the fair. Mini copies of Thirukural were to be seen on all the stall's billing tables. Children's book stores were in abundant with CDs and other forms of learning like iPatti. Ananda Vikadan, Kizhakku and higginbothams were hosted in huge stalls
Away from books, people were treated delicious food by Sappaida vanga and other stalls. But the guy with beach sundal was our best seller. Over all a satisfying experience for our annual pongal book fair.
Wondering how do they manage selling such huge amount of books :)
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