Book World Prague

This year it is 12th year of Book World, International Book Fair at traditional place – Prague Vystaviste (“Exhibiton grounds”) at Holesovice. It is from 4th to 7th May 2006 and central exposition is Latvia focused on Literatures of the North.

It is for professional as well for ordinary readers. Festival offers

numerous programmes for visitors: professional seminars and conferences, meetings with writers, author readings, presentations by publishers, and awards ceremonies for outstanding publishing and creative achievements. On a humorous note, the Translators Guild presents the annual Rack Anti-award—a prize for the worst translation of a foreign work into Czech.

4th May is reserved for press and for trade professionals. This day is entrance fee for visitors is 120,- CZK. From 5th to 7th standard admission for one day is 90 CZK. Children in age 6-18, seniors and students pays 45 CZK. Friday ans Saurday is opened from 9AM to 7PM, Sunday has opened from 9 AM to 6 PM.

More information you can find at official pages.