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Exhibitors

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:30:00

Come to Lebanon's First Top Ten book festival, where you can browse hundreds of books.

Interested in becoming an exhibitor to the 2009 Festival of Books? Click here

Exhibitor List:

American University Of Beirut
Bliss Street, Beirut
Tel: 01-350 000
www.aub.edu.lb

Dar Al Kitab Al Lubnani
Hatab Bldg., Bristol
Hamra
Tel: 01-735 732

Librairie Al Bourj
Place des Canons, Nahar Bldg.
Downtown Beirut
Tel: 01-973 797

All Prints Distributors and Publishers
Bliss Street, Beirut
Tel: 03-702 903

Presse de l'USJ
Rue Damas, Rectorat
Achrafieh
Tel: 01-421 000
www.usj.edu.lb

Usek Library
Jounieh, B.P.446
Tel: 09- 600 000
www.usek.edu.lb

International Publishers
Achrafieh, Sassine
Tel; 01-321926

Tamiras Publishing
Damascus road, Berytech Bldg., Ashrafieh, Sassine
Tel : 01 – 612500

Haigazian University
Hamra, Main Road
Tel: 01- 349 230
http://www.haigazian.edu.lb/

Dar Annahda
Riad El Solh, 11-0749
Tel: 01- 743166
http://www.darannahda.com/

Booksigning

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:20:00

Book Signing Overview

The Festival committee plans panel discussions and readings, featuring a selective list of authors. All Festival of Books authors are asked to remain after their event(s) for at least one hour to sign copies of their books at the official Festival book-signing area.

Signing Area

At the entrance hall.

Signing Area Precedure

The signing area is setup at the entrance hall in the front.

Festival Guests line up to wait for their favorite author. There is a lettered booth in the Signing Area.
A sign showing the author's name is placed on the outside of the Author Signing Booth. Festival Guests meet one by one with the author for autographs. Each Festival Guest may have up to three books signed by the author.

Contact

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:20:00

What you need to know.

General Information

If you need general information please call +01 499560
or email events@dagpa.com.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

If you are interested in exhibiting or in sponsorship opportunities, or If you are already a Top Ten Books Festival exhibitor and have questions or need assistance, please call Carla at 03-017574 or email carla@dagpa.com.

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering at the Festival of Books, please call our volunteer hotline at 03 699438. You can also e-mail wazen@dagpa.com for information on volunteering.

Authors list

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:10:00

Come face to face with authors.

Check out a few of the exciting authors already lined up for 2009 Festival of Books!

Dr. Joseph H. Helou - "Gibran Khalil Gibran- A Non Pareil Artist"
Dr. Randa Meouchi -" Les Fleurs du Mal"

Booksigning

Book Signing Overview

The Festival committee plans panel discussions and readings, featuring a selective list of authors. All Festival of Books authors are asked to remain after their event(s) for at least one hour to sign copies of their books at the official Festival book-signing area.

Signing Area

At the entrance hall.

Signing Area Precedure

Shop

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:50:00

Bring home something.

Festival Merchandise

Collectibles are available at Dagpa stand such as Tshirts, mugs, pens and notebooks commemorating Beirut as the World Capital of the Book for 2009. Check back later to browse through the selection offered.

Festival Recordings

Panel recordings from the Festival will also be made available. We will update this page with more information on 2009 recordings in May, 2009.

Exhibitors

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:50:00

Come to Lebanon's First Top Ten book festival, where you can browse hundreds of books.

Interested in becoming an exhibitor to the 2009 Festival of Books? Click here

Exhibitor List:

Major Sponsors:

Librairie El Borj
Downtown Beirut
Tel:

Dar El Kitab
Furn El Chebbak
Tel:

Volunteer

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:30:00

Helping will be a real feather in your cap.

The Top Ten Festival of Books depends on volunteers to help make it a quality literary event.This year, volunteers will help welcome attendees, assist with registration, staff author panels and sessions, supervise book signings, and much more.To volunteer, please contact Wazen at wazen.salameh@dagpa.com .

FAQs

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:00:00

What is the Top Ten Book Festival?
The Top Ten Book Festival began in 2009 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. We are sure that the Festival will meet with an immediate success and become the most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 3,000 book lovers each year.

Where is it?
At Linda Sursock Palace, Ashrafieh.

Who attends the Festival?
People of all ages from across Lebanon. The Festival is a free public event, and includes exciting author events, storytelling, cooking demonstrations and poetry readings. The Festival also includes nearly 20 exhibitor booths representing booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations.

Who exhibits?
Booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations sell and promote books of different languages and genres.

How can I exhibit?
If you are interested in exhibiting at the Top Ten Book Festival 2009 Festival, please contact Carla at 03305569 or carla@dagpa.com.

Who is speaking at the Festival?
We plan to hold author panels and events planned by the Festival programming committee. In addition, readings, storytelling and presentations will be held. Authors' discussions and readings will cover diverse interests including fiction, science, biography, politics, and more.

How can I attend an author event?
Please refer to the program guide, which will be published in local papers and also on the website on Sunday, April 19, 2009.

Will I have a chance to have one of my books signed?
All Festival of Books authors are asked to remain after their event(s) for at least one hour to sign copies of their books at the official Festival book-signing area.

What do you have for children?
We will feature storytelling and readings for children. The booths will be featuring chilren’s books, toys, and art. In addition, there will be several activities coordinated by educational and cultural groups and costumed characters on the Festival grounds.

How can I volunteer for next year's Festival?
The success of the Festival is largely due to the contributions of its volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2009 Festival, please call +03305569 and leave your name and address, or click here [dm@dagpa.com].

DIRECTIONS

The Top Ten Books Festival will be held At Linda Sursock Palace.