Bibliophilia
posted by Kerry-Anne
The Cape Town International Book Fair took place from 16 to 19 June, at the Convention Centre (see yesterday's post).It was absolute book-heaven. I watched live poetry performances, listened to a panel discussion on writing biographies, heard travel writers talking of their travel experiences, met the editor of one of our leading women's magazines, and got a book signed by my favourite Afrikaans poet.
Amid all this activity, I also got a chance to just wander up and down rows and rows of exhibition stands and enjoy being surrounded by millions of shiny new books!
Almost 50,000 people visited the Book Fair this year. It's really pleasing to see that despite the speed and complexity of our lives so many people still love a good book.
4 Comments:
I agree Kerry-Anne. I just adore books too - you can never have too many I always say - bit like hair products and shoes!!!!
It sounds like this was a special day for you and it all worked out for you.
I am back from my self-imposed vacation.
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I love what jules said :) Books, hair products,shoes...and chocolate...one can never have too much. :-D
I wonder though about the people who attended. Were they mostly older or younger?
Great shot; capture the atmosphere... I'm off to my local bookshop.
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