Tehran to open 23rd int’l book fair

Iran is to hold the 23rd Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) to provide a venue for international publishers to offer their latest published works.

The TIBF is regarded as one of the important international gatherings in the publishing industry and the most significant publishing event in Asia and the Middle East.

The book fair will play host to around 2,000 publishers exhibiting 200,000 books. Some 980 foreign publishers from across the globe are gathered together to put 170,000 titles on display.

The international event provides an opportunity for book dealers to negotiate for their business in future years .

Held in a 120,000 square meter venue, the 23rd Tehran International Book Fair is scheduled to be held from May 5 to 15, 2010 on the premises of the Iranian capital’s Mosalla Site.

The public may find further details on the event at the fair’s official website at: www.tibf.ir.