Went to the Malaysian 2008 Book Fest at KLCC Convention Centre (The Biggest Book Fest in South East Asia) yesterday. It’s organized by Popular Bookstore which by the way is the 3rd Book Fest held annually since 2006, bringing in a total of 509 booths by publisher from all across the continent (Taiwan, Hongkong, United Kingdom, China, Singapore and more). It turned out to be a great affair.
Actually it’s my first time being at a book fest so big. It covered 5 halls in total. If i’m not mistaken, 2 halls are dedicated for English and Malay books and an impressive 3 halls for Chinese books alone. Too bad i can’t read Chinese. Mr. Bf had a blast though *geek!
Although it was a great deal and discounts going on, i was pretty disappointed coz there weren’t much English books that i found interesting enough to purchase. Most of the English books are on self improvements stuffs. Oh, well. Mr. Bf got me this instead coz he was guilty that i had to stand there waiting for him indulging and purchasing Chinese books i don’t blardy understand while i end up empty handed!
Around RM45.00 for this “501 Must-Visit Cities”, 544 pages,
2008 issue! Now that’s what i call a great deal.
Woo Hoo!
By the way, he subscribed to National Geographic mag coz there was a “subscribe 1 year free 1 year” deal at the fest. Ok, i’m also a geek. Bet you didn’t know what i wrote under the “ambition” column during school days?
Want me to take your photo?
Note to self: Definitely going for next year’s fest but MUST wear iron shoes to avoid nosy kids running around berserk trampling on foot. Ouch! Ignorant parents should be prosecuted.
I missed it, was too busy.
simon>> ur always busy :P which event you went to till u missed the fest?