Some of the most renowned exponents of the art of pen-wielding in Bengali are going to wow Lucknowites this season. The city’s first-ever Bengali Book Fair will be a big affair with the presence of noted writer Samresh Majumdar among others. Mark the dates: April 5-9!
Several renowned writers have shown keen interest in the fair that will be held at the Bengali Club.
Preparations are on in full swing with prominent publishers including Publishers & Booksellers Giuild, Ananda Publications, Private Limited, Nath Publishing, Dev Sahitya Kuttir Private Limited, Bharati Book stall, Ananda Prakashan and several others having confirmed participation to showcase their books.
The genres of books will include fiction, non-fiction, short stories, thoughtful essays, stuff for children etc. Books dealing on subjects like science fiction, research oriented reference books, music would also be available at the fair.
Though West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya has sent his messages for the souvenir, he has expressed his inability to attend the fair because of the Assembly elections.
While time has been slotted for book reading by acclaimed Bengali writers and interaction with some of the authors, efforts are on to rope in literary celebs from Lucknow to share their thoughts so that book lovers can interact with them and gain from their experiences, said Enakshi Sinha, the literary secretary of club.
{{/usCountry}}While time has been slotted for book reading by acclaimed Bengali writers and interaction with some of the authors, efforts are on to rope in literary celebs from Lucknow to share their thoughts so that book lovers can interact with them and gain from their experiences, said Enakshi Sinha, the literary secretary of club.
{{/usCountry}}As per the programme schedule April 5 will mark the inauguration of the book fair. April 6, city-based Bengali writers like Madhavi Bandopadhyay, Amalndu Dutta, Dilip Chatterjee and others will be interacting with book lovers. Tick April 8 for Sishu Sahitya Diwas (a day for children’s literature).
Also to catch the fancy of the kids, competitive events like poetry recitation, fine art will be organised. Club general secretary Arun Banerjee said, “The final day of the book fair will mark Rabindra Sangeet presentation by acclaimed singer Srikumar Chatterjee.”
Book stalls will be set up inside the auditorium while interactive and book reading sessions will be held in the open ground adjacent to the hall.
“We’re in constant touch with the people of the Bengali community in the state capital and they are all looking forward to the event. Many young and old in Bengali families have saving money to buy books,” Sinha said and added, “This is indeed a good sign. The response will encourage us to make the Bengali Book Fair an annual event.”