'Nationwide Independent Bookstores and Publishers Gathered in One Place'... Art Book Fair in Incheon on July 1

'2024 Incheon Art Book Fair (IABF)', where unique publications created by independent bookstores and independent publishers nationwide can be seen, will be held on the 1st of next month at Incheon Art Platform.

Independent bookstores are bookstores run by individuals based on their tastes rather than corporations, and they often sell books not handled by large bookstores or independently published books.

Now in its 5th year, the event operates various programs including an art book market featuring 160 teams of independent bookstores, publishers, and authors from across the country, as well as humanities lectures, performances, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences under the slogan "Read Exist".

Authors such as Kim Ae-ran of "My Exciting Life", Kim Gyeoul, a well-known host and booktuber, and actor Bong Tae-gyu, author of "Because I Want to Be a Decent Adult", will give humanities lectures.

2024 Incheon Art Book Fair Poster [Provided by Incheon City]

In addition, performances by indie music artists Kang A-sol and Jang Deul-le, an original artwork exhibition and book talk of "Nature Observation Diary" by author Lee Da, free exhibitions by participating authors of the Incheon Art Book Fair, and an audience participation exhibition titled "Read Exist" will be held.

Furthermore, visitor experience events such as making fabric keyrings (Hotitaka) and Chiang Mai sewing repair methods (Death Sewing Club), as well as a photo booth event, will be available. Visitors who purchase or participate in exhibitions will receive four types of Incheon Art Book Fair goods.

The art book market and exhibitions are open to everyone, while lectures, performances, and experience events prioritize entry for those who make advance reservations. For detailed event information, please refer to the official Instagram of the Incheon Art Book Fair and the Incheon city website.

An official from Incheon city said, "We hope this event will be an opportunity for citizens to discover their own independent publishing authors and to experience and enjoy diverse aspects of reading."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.