We look into the future with courage, we are open to changes, but we do not forget about what is most important to us – traditional offline meetings – emphasizes Zuzanna Oettingen, Project Manager of the International Book Fair in Krakow. This year’s 24th edition is planned for mid-October and, according to the latest findings, it is to combine the traditional formula of the fair in the EXPO Kraków hall with online activities.
Last year the International Book Fair took place virtually
Thousands of titles, a rich accompanying program, several hundred exhibitors, writers, and tens of thousands of literature lovers – this is what the International Book Fair in Krakow has looked like for years. Until last year. During the pandemic, literary shopping and meetings and the Gala of Jan Długosz took place virtually. And as the organizers of the Fair emphasize, although, on the one hand, these events satisfied the hunger for meetings for a while, on the other hand, they reminded us of how important it was to meet in the real world.
Missing out on the human connection
People miss emotions and unforgettable impressions – the organizers point out. They want to share experiences, get to know each other, and gain knowledge other than by asking questions in a chat. The upcoming edition of the International Book Fair in Krakow is to make readers from all over the country feel that they are not alone. Literature brings people together and makes loneliness go by the wayside. The possibility of talking to another person, exchanging a smile, a warm look can work wonders.
International Book Fair in Krakow will be held in October 2021
Changes and modifications, ubiquitous last year in almost every field, did not spare the event’s organizers. According to the latest findings, the International Book Fair in Krakow will traditionally be held in October this year, but this time it will start a little earlier than in previous years – between 14 and 17 October. Their traditional formula, which includes – following the previous year – also online events, will also change slightly. This year, the fair is to take place in a hybrid manner, and apart from meetings in the EXPO Kraków hall, participants will also be able to take advantage of virtual events.
A hybrid version: both onsite and online!
Changes teach flexibility, give courage and make us adapt to new circumstances faster. This is what the International Book Fair in Krakow will be like – tailored to the current needs of publishers and readers – the organizers announced.
For this reason, among others, this year’s motto of the Fair is the quote “Man lives by change” by Stanisław Lem. This year we are also celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the most outstanding Polish futurologist. During the International Book Fair, which he visited many times, there will be talks about the future, the development of technology and its impact on human life.
Book translators are welcome!
The novelty of this year’s edition will be a special space for book translators. In this way, the organizers want to emphasize their huge role in the creative process. The invited guests will answer the questions – how to become a translator, what is the most important thing when working on a text, and what problems they face in their daily work.
The organization of the 24th edition of the International Book Fair also changed the layout of the event.
The new layout reflects the nature of the upcoming edition. We look into the future with courage, we are open to changes, but we do not forget about what is most important to us – traditional offline meetings – emphasizes Zuzanna Oettingen, Project Manager.
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