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7th ThiruvananThapuram

Book Fair

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Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala is a major academic hub and home to several educational institutions. It is blessed with mesmerising greenery, beautiful beaches with sparkling

sands and flashing waters and clean and undefiled premises. This capital of the most literate state in India is home for one of the best reading communities. Thiruvananthapuram and around have numer-ous public libraries and school/college libraries, apart from institutional libraries. Much to the pleasure and excitement of book lovers, Government of Kerala launched an annual book fair in 2007. Last six Thiruvanan-thapuram book fairs organised in every year from 2007 were grand success. More than 300 publishers and distributors participated in these mega events.Books on all topics under the sun, for the young and the old, in many languages to entice and enthral shall be displayed and sold under one roof. Besides, the Fair will provide an excellent platform for interaction among book lovers, authors, publishers, book sellers and librarians. There will be seminars, book fair awards, book launches, book reading sessions etc as part of the Fair with renowned foreign participants. This fair is being organised as part of the ‘Grand Kerala Shopping Fes-tival’.The Government has entrusted the organisation of the Fair with the Kerala State Institute of Children’s Literature. Undoubtedly 300+ exhibitors would attract hundreds of thousands of book lovers from all over the state to the Thiruvananthapuram Book Fair 2013.7th Thiruvananthapuram Book Fair will be an amazing, enchanting and eventful 9 days affair which we are sure, would be remembered for ever. Prominent personalities from all walks of life, including literature, art, culture, science and politics will be participating in various events. We expect your esteemed participation, presence and co-operation.

Terms and Conditions

ParticiPation

Open to publishers, book sellers, book distributors and dealers/manufacturers of stationary items, teaching aids, educational records, cassettes, CD Roms and computer software.KSICL reserves the right to accept or reject any application for participation and alter the dimensions of the stalls without assigning any reason and all such decisions will be binding on the participants.

rental

Book Stall 3 m x 3 m: ` 12,000This is inclusive of nine panel, thirty shelves, carpet, two tube lights, one octonorm counter, two chair and name facia. Food Court 6 m x 3 m: ` 30,000This is inclusive of carpet, ten tube lights, five tables, ten chairs and name facia.

conditions for sale

There shall be no discount for book sellers taking more than one stallsHawking shall be prohibited and no book or material forbidden by law in India shall either be exhibited or be sold.

encroachment of PassagesNo encroachment or extension in the passages shall be allowed. Participants are advised to arrange the display within the space allotted.

cleaning

While the KSICL will carry out general cleaning, the participants shall be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the stalls at all times during the currency of the Fair.

disPlay of Banners, Posters etc

While there will be no restriction on putting up of banners, posters on or within a stall, nothing must be displayed outside the stall, and above the height of 8 feet.

Playing audio/ Video cassette

Participants playing audio or video cassettes at the stalls should ensure that the level of sound does not cause any annoyance to either the neighbouring participants or to the visitors. The KSICL will be the sole judge as to whether there is any annoyance to either the other participants or to the visiting public.

Book release, functions

To maintain peace and order during the Fair it has been decided that all literary and cultural programmes will be held at no place or stall in the Fair ground other than that designated for such activities. For booking, it shall be mandatory to submit requests to the KSICL well in advance.

security

While the KSICL will make round the clock security arrangements during the Fair, KSICL is not liable for the loss or damage caused to the goods and property of the participants either in transit or in storage during the fair. The participants are therefore advised not to leave their stalls unat-tended during the Fair timings.Any participant violating the above norms shall be disqualified and prevented from further partici-pation in the Fair.

allocation of stalls

Allocation will be made on receipt of the application, together with a bank draft towards payment of rental in favour of The Director, Kerala State Institute of Children’s Literature, Thiruvananthapu-ram -34 payable at Thiruvananthapuram. Allocation of the number and position of the stalls rests entirely at the discretion of The Director, Institute of Children’s Literature, whose decisions will be final.

insurance

While reasonable security arrangements shall be made at the Fair, the organisers shall not be held responsible or liable for damages to exhibits by fire, flood, water, storm, strikes, riots, theft or any other cause whatsoever. Exhibitors are strictly advised to insure their stall against fire, theft etc.

cancellation

If circumstances so warrant, Kerala State Institute of Children’s Literature reserves the right to postpone, change venue, alter or cancel the Fair. In case Fair is cancelled before the inaugura-tion, rentals collected will be refunded after making the necessary deductions. However, no refund shall be made if a participant wishes to withdraw from the Fair, after making a firm booking.

PLeASe ADDReSS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO:

The Director,Kerala State Institute of Children’s Literature, Kerala University P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034 e-mail: tvmbookfair@ksicl.org Website: www.ksicl.orgPhone- 0471 2328549, 2327276, 2333790

P. G. Mohananathan Nair 9447165765T.R. Radhika Devi 9446409479