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The 2015 Taipei Book Fair takes place over five days from February 11 at the Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3. For the first time, the event is organized by the Ministry of Culture and offers free admission to all students under 18. This year’s fair features an impressive lineup spanning 5 continents and 67 countries. Book lovers will be excited to know that the youngest ever Man Booker Prize winner, Eleanor Catton, has been invited to Taiwan for the first time. New Zealand is the theme country this year, and has sent a delegation of over 80 writers and publishing professionals to attend the exhibition — a must-see for book fans.
The 2015 Taipei International Book Fair kicks off on February 11. (Image source / 2015 Taipei International Book Fair)
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2015 23rd Taipei International Book Exhibition
Dates: February 11, 2015 – February 16, 2015
Venue: Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 & 3
Ticket Prices:
◎ Free Admission (for children and teenagers under 18 – please show proof of age)
◎ Single-Day General Admission: NT$100 (for general public)
◎ Single-Day Discounted Admission: NT$50
(for students over 18 – please show student ID / seniors over 65 – please show ID / general public – only valid for entry after 6:00 PM on February 13–15)
◎ 6-Day Pass: NT$200 (for general public)
◎ 6-Day Pass: NT$150 (for students over 18 – please show student ID / seniors over 65 – please show ID)
This year, the book fair offers free admission for visitors under 18. (Photo / Chang Ying-ying)
Exhibition Area Information:
● Hall 1: 2015 Taipei Book Fair Floor Plan (Hall 1)
General Books Section → Leisure, lifestyle, social sciences, humanities, business management, art and design.
Digital Books Section → Digital publishing hardware and software products.
Comics & Light Novels Section → Domestic and international comics, cartoons, animations, gaming guides, light novels, film & entertainment, pop culture.
International Books Section → Hundreds of publishers from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
● Hall 3: 2015 Taipei Book Fair Floor Plan (Hall 3)
Children’s Books & Stationery Section → Children’s books, picture books, educational materials, parent-child books, stationery.
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