The Abu Dhabi International Book-Fair- 2009 March was more than a bookfair. A few pictures from the fair:
A section of German books
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The DC Books stall for Malayalam books
A Chat with the Arabic writer Hoda Barakat
Fusion.... Renowned German pianist Laura Feldmann plays the piano to the recitation of a poem by the Arabic poet Mohammed Khalifa
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Kids' fun corner. A quiz is going on for kids. A good company with the jovial quizmaster
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Algerian- French writer Assia Djebar with French Professor Richard Sieburth
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The traditional tents arranged by The Emirates Heritage Club
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Idrees from Madhya Pradesh in the Indian stall of Goodword Books. This picture was made on his request (I've already sent by post to his Madhya Pradesh address three copies of this printed)
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A French stall from the Antiquarian section of the book-fair. They specialize in rare and old maps, atlases and the like
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Yet another stall belonging to the Antiquarian display of very old editions
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An old manuscript in Arabic
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Yet another attraction... Stone Books!! Stone sculptured in the shape of books. An item to adorn your living room with
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