KLIBF 2014

What is KLIBF?
KLIBF is Kuala Lumpur International Book Fiest (Pesta Buku Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur)
For year 2014, it was held from 24th April – 4th May 2014 in PWTC.
 



Organised by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia through the National Book Council of Malaysia (MBKM), together with the six associations of Malaysian BookIndustry and with the participation of the major players of the local book industry, KLiBF is definitely of the major events in the global publishing calendar.
  


        KLIBF 2014 Facts & Figures
Countries:
Australia, Brunei,Syria, Arab Saudi,Kuwait,Amerika Syarikat,Indonesia, India, Singapore, Iran,Lubnan and United Kingdom

Participation:
•    Local publishers
•    Foreign publishers
•    Local government agencies
•    Foreign government agencies
No. of Booths: 918
No. of Visitors: 1.7 million visitors (2014)

  
Who attends this Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair?
They are:
* Book lovers
* Teachers and lecturers
* Students
* Parents and children
* Librarians
* Authors and aspiring authors
* Translators
* Illustrators
* Publishers
* Booksellers
* The public – local and foreign



Attend Book Fairs and Literary Festivals Various book events occur throughout the country nearly every year, with variation of activities and events. Here are reasons why should attending this Festival on next year:

Savings: Many smaller book events are free. When exhibitors pay for booths outdoors, the event coordinators offer free admission to the public. These book festivals and fairs often include live entertainment, book sales, book signings, speakers, and raffles. Many authors also bring their own personal stash of books to these events (purchased at an author discount) and may be inclined to pass the savings on to you.

Famous Authors: Highlights include author presentations, discussions, musical entertainment, international pavilion, children’s alley, antiquarian annex, and book fair. You can meet famous authors at these larger events. In recent years. 

Knowledge: Writer’s conferences – often pricey affairs, but well-worth it in terms of knowledge gained – are generally held at colleges, hotels, and convention centers. Bookstores associated with these conferences are great places to find bargains, meet interesting people, and learn valuable information, as well at the conference seminars, agent interviews, meals, and open mic nights. Sometimes just chatting with someone between sessions can link you to a new source of information or inspire a great idea. Major book fairs and festivals often have mini-conferences attached to them.

Contests: Book fairs, festivals, and conferences usually offer writing contests in conjunction with their events. The writing may be poetry, fiction, non-fiction, essay, screenwriting, or other categories. These contests charge an entry fee and provide prizes ranging from cash to services to products (often books).

Networking: Meeting people for fun and profit, i.e., networking, is the key component to attending book events of any size in any place. Whether mingling among folks at a large event like the Virginia Festival of the Book or a smaller gathering such as the annual Florida Writers Association Conference, you can meet contacts that might change your career forever.

Speaking Opportunities: Book events need speakers. If you’ve got the experience and credentials, apply to speak at an event in your area (or to an area where you would like to travel). Do an online search for conferences, fairs, and festivals. Your travel and/or accommodations usually will be paid for, although lesser-known speakers and new authors may not get paid for the actual speaking engagement. Even so, you’ll gain another credit for your resume and get the chance to meet people in the publishing industry.

Exhibitors and Speakers at Book Fairs: No book lover should hesitate in attending a fair, festival, or conference. Saracino sums it up for readers, writers, and editors everywhere. “Just go,” she says. “These exhibitors and speakers are so glad to see you. It’s not about sounding smart or literary or being published. If you enjoy books, just go and soak it all up.”

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor Aenean massa.Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor Aenean massa.

You Might Also Like

0 comments

Flickr Images