International Book Festival Budapest 2012

International Book Festival Budapest held for the 19th time in 2012 is a recognized event of the international world of books, as one of the important professional and intellectual forums of the region.

The Book Festival awaits its visitors at Millenáris, which provides a modern atmosphere, a rich cultural milieu and a more spacious exhibition area and better accessibility.

International Book Festival Budapest traditionally invites the most renowned authors of the world. Award ceremony of Budapest Grand Prize and the on-stage conversation with the prize-winner will be a special event of the upcoming Book Festival.

After the highly successful Guest of Honour presentations of Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Canada, China, Romania, Israel and the highlight fell on the European Union to introduce the literature and the publishing industry of the countries, and in 2012 we will be delighted to present the 'Nordic Countries' as the Guest of Honour.

European First Novel Festival will be held for the 12th time within the frame of the Book Festival to introduce talented young authors from the old and new members of the European Union. This event is a joint effort of 19 EU-member countries.

International Book Festival Budapest hosts representatives of world literature and of domestic intellectual life (about 100 authors from 25 countries, more than 400 Hungarian authors, scientists, and artists) and offers a wide range of cultural programs, such as meetings with authors, signings sessions, book premiers and presentations, roundtable discussions, concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions and films.

The Book Festival is also a professional and business forum, where trade meetings, conferences and lectures are held on the key issues of the book market and of reading habits.