When Delhiites bonded over books

A mecca for bibliophiles, the New Delhi World Book Fair 2018 had jampacked author sessions, deals on books, and creative writing and comics workshops

AUTHOR SWATI KAUSHAL WAS HERE FOR THE SIGNING OF HER LATEST BOOK, A FEW GOOD FRIENDS. SHE POSED FOR SELFIES WITH FANS AND INTERACTED WITH THEM

AUTHOR RUSKIN BOND HAD EVERYONE ENTHRALLED AT THE LAUNCH OF HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL BOOK, TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY. HIS FANS CREATED A STAMPEDELIKE SITUATION TO GET HIS AUTOGRAPH, LATER

I was at the book fair for my debut Borderline’s book signing. International writers are in great demand among the readers, but I hope to change that with my book

SHABRI PRASAD,

AUTHOR

It is nice to see people of all age groups show their love for books. I was here for a session on my book Bombay Swastika. It was delightful to answer questions of those who sincerely love my work

BRAHAM SINGH,

AUTHOR

The book lovers in the Capital had nine days of pure bliss, at the recentlyconcluded New Delhi World Book Fair. This year, the fair hosted the European Union (EU) as the guest of honour. The EU participation included sessions with authors from nine EU countries, writing workshops, a crash course in creating comics, and more.

Many also met their favourite Indian authors, such as Payal Dhar and Shabri Prasad. Publishers were quite happy with the footfall. “The footfall was great. This clearly proves that books, especially physical books, are here to stay,” says Ajay Mago, publisher, Om Books International. Buyers, too. loved the deals. “I’m returning with a bag full of books, thanks to great discounts,” says Richa Sharma, a visitor. Here’s a round-up. HTC

PHOTO: SONU MEHTA/HT Visitors browse titles at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2018, held at Pragati Maidan

Audience at Ruskin Bond’s session

Rupi Kaur’s books Milk and Honey and The Sun and Her Flowers, were quite a hit. Manga Comics, too, were in demand at the fair