Izkitapfest-Izmir Book Fair, hosted by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and held in an open area in Kültürpark this year, gives readers a festival atmosphere like the old days. Book lovers from Izmir of all ages come together with the authors and have fun moments all day long.
Izkitapfest-Izmir Book Fair, hosted by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and organized in cooperation with İZFAŞ and SNS Fuarcılık, offers unforgettable experiences to Izmir book lovers with the main theme of "Children's Literature" on its fifth day. Izmir Book Fair, which is the largest book fair held in an open area, offers the opportunity to participate in autograph sessions, interviews and different events, as well as the stands of nearly 10.00 publishing houses, nearly 21.00 second-hand booksellers, institutions and non-governmental organizations between 300-50. .
“Arranging it in Kültürpark can be considered a new beginning”
Readers and writers from Izmir stated that they had the open book fair they had been waiting for a long time. Writer Aydın Şimşek stated that Izmir is a street city and therefore the Book Fair in Kültürpark was a very correct decision. Author Şimşek said, “People do not like closed spaces in Izmir. The open air always embraces Izmir, and the people of Izmir also embrace the open air. That's why we are having a much busier fair than I expected. Both guests, viewers and readers, as well as publishers and authors, are extremely satisfied. This fair has been held in Gaziemir Fair Izmir for the last 3-4 years, but Izmir Book Fair has been identified with Kültürpark for about 20 years. Therefore, this can be considered a new beginning,” he said.
Stating that according to the latest data of TUIK, the readership rate is at 14 percent, Aydın Şimşek said, “The country continues to become a desert in every aspect. These fairs nourish the culture. "Readers can communicate directly with the authors, and sales increase at these fairs," he said.
“We are waiting for our readers”
İzBB Publications Publishing Coordinator Hicran Özdamar Yalçınkaya said, “Kentli missed the book fair in Kültürpark very much. We received great interest in our publications together with our other publisher friends. We are very happy. We are waiting for all our readers to the fair until April 29th. After the Book Fair is over, our readers will be able to access our publications in addition to virtual markets. http://www.izbbyayinlari.com "You can reach us at the address."
“It brought back the old days of the Book Fair”
Stating that the Izmir Book Fair has been held in Gaziemir Fuar Izmir for the last 3-4 years, 22-year-old Gülce Hasar said, “I have been going to the Book Fair since my childhood, especially the atmosphere of Kültürpark brought back the old days of the Book Fair. Being outdoors was also a very nice experience for me. I also find the works I am looking for. "There is an explanatory information at the door entrance, and that information made my job much easier," he said.
“Today is a lot of fun”
8-year-old Defne Büyükdoğaç, who said that she preferred the Izmir Book Fair to find the book series she wanted, said: "Cartoon and fairy tale books attract my attention. I liked this place very much. "I've attended the book fair before and today was a lot of fun," he said.
Tuğba Kocabıyık, who attended the Book Fair held in Kültürpark with her 2-year-old daughter Kumsal, said, “I came for children's books. This year the fair is going on with a different enthusiasm. The options are many; "We have met our needs adequately," she said.
“We miss the old book fairs”
Atıl Gedik, who participated in the Book Fair themed "Children's Literature" with 3 books he wrote, said, "We missed the old fairs very much. Kültürpark seemed very nice to us. There is a very good participation. Our goal is the development of children. "For this, they need to read a lot of books," he said.
Fair in Izmir in Autumn
İZKITAP Fest, where entrance is free, will continue to host book lovers between 28-2024 until April 10.00, 21.00.
İZKITAP will be held in Fuar İzmir in the fall between 26 October and 3 November 2024 and will again bring together valuable names of publishing houses and the world of literature with book lovers.