The International Kolkata Book Fair has been recognized by International Publishers Association, Geneva as the largest book fair in terms of number of visitors
Publishers from different parts of the country and abroad regularly participate in this book fair which commences in the month of January every year. Here the booklovers come across a huge variety of books from all over the world.
Every year a country is invited to participate as the Focal Theme to showcase its literature and culture.
Countries from all continents participate in the fair and delegations consisting of authors, artists and critics visit the fair to exchange views with their counterparts in India on this occasion.
A number of important seminars, symposia, lectures and debates attended by leading speakers from all over the world are also organized during the fair.