For those, for whom books hold allure the very sight of an ordinary book shop is like an adventure of sorts. When it comes to a grand event like a book fair, the adventure gets even bigger. The ongoing 22nd Delhi Book Fair promises to do just that – there are books, stationery and much more available .
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“People buy books only if they are available at a cheaper price,” says Ramesh Ojha, from Mukta Book Agency. At his stall, all fiction books are available on discounted rates. “We are also offering three book for Rs 100,” adds Ojha.
It’s not just book in all shapes, sizes and genres which are up for grab at throwaway prices under clearance sales at different stalls. But there are also some eye-catching artefacts and stationery that one can look forward to at the fair.
But if you don’t wish to spend your entire day exploring it all at the fair, here’s a guide to help you find your way to the right stalls where you can indulge in the best of deals! Take a look here...
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At Stall 12A-5E, this jewellery on display is made of clay. Priced between Rs 450-1500, the clay to mould them is available in 80 different shades . Tired of refilling your stapler? Opt for Pinless Stapler for Rs 230 available at Stall 12A-15B. Available at Stall 12A-14, is this ballpoint pen in gold colour, priced Rs 30 and its Rs 20 version in silver have a stylus at the back, for touchscreen gadgets. At Stall 12A-11, this set of colours for Rs350 is a perfect gift for anyone – young or old, and is selling off the shelf like hot cakes. Also at Stall 12A-11, these aqua water colour pencils worth Rs 100 are quite magical. Though they are used like usual pencils, when their impression on paper is smudged with a wet brush, it creates an affect of water colour paint.
At Stall 8D-E, everything is available at half the price under the clearance sale at this stall, including this Ben Ten gift set, which will cost Rs 200 after discount. It includes a pencil box, money box, sharpener, crayons, ball pen, pencil and eraser. At Stall 12A-6D, almost everything is made of paper at this stall. The paper pencils cost Rs 10, mini photo stand is for Rs 200 and pencil stand is for Rs 150. At Stall 12A-7B, pens, such as the ones made of quill are priced between Rs 10-50. At Stall 12-1-0, book marks with quirky one-liners are available for Rs 10 each. At Stall 11-4B, one is sure to rekindle his/her interest for Bollywood here, with so many books related to showbiz available. The recent reprint of a book on yesteryear actor Meena Kumari , priced at Rs 325 is quite popular. At Stall 11-03B, a wide range of biographies on icons such as Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Mark Zuckerberg and others are available for just Rs 40. At Stall 11-02C, books on Zohra Segal, Lata Mangeshkar, Abhishek Bachchan and Aamir Khan are luring the visitors. At Stall 9-02B, Lalit Kala Akademi has printed paintings of renowned artists on mugs, which are priced at Rs 150. At Stall 9-06C, books on Hollywood actors such as Hellen Mirren and Kardarshian sisters along with some amazing cookbooks are available for Rs 100.
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What: Delhi Book Fair
Where: Hall No – 8 to 12A, Pragati Maidan
When: August 27 to September 4
Timings: 11am to 8pm
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan on Blue Line