From Na Taejoo and Kim Jinmyung to Independent Publishing... Three Days of Book Paradise at BEXCO in Busan

3rd Book & Contents Fair Kicks Off on August 21

Publications, Independent Publishing, Art, and Web Content in One Place

17,000 Visitors Last Year... Expanded Copyright Consultations, Book Talks, and Interactive Programs

A book festival that brings together books, independent publishing, web content, art, and lifestyle all in one place will be held in Busan.

Poster for the "3rd Book & Contents Fair" to be held at BEXCO Busan from the 21st to the 23rd. It will feature eight themed exhibitions covering publishing, independent publishing, art, web content, and more, along with author lectures, book talks, and interactive programs. Maru Convention

Maru Convention announced on the 20th that the "3rd Book & Contents Fair" will take place for three days from August 21 to 23 at Halls 4A·B of the 2nd Exhibition Center in BEXCO, Busan.

With the slogan "Connecting Books, People, and Life," the event will present not only publications but also content by individual creators, digital platforms, art content, and reading-based lifestyles. Last year’s fair attracted approximately 17,000 visitors.

This year, the number of author lectures and book talks has been expanded. Poet Na Taejoo will discuss life and creativity, focusing on his new book, “By the River.” “By the River” is the second book in Na Taejoo’s trilogy of life essays, exploring direction and courage in life through the motif of the river.

Writer Kim Jinmyung, known for works such as "The Rose of Sharon Has Bloomed" and "The Crown Princess Abduction," will meet readers with the theme “What Kind of Strength Should We Cultivate in Life.” Having recently published “Sejong’s Nation,” Kim plans to discuss the inner strengths that humans should possess, beyond external conditions such as money and power. Writer Lim Hongtaek, author of “Here Come the Millennials,” and writer Yang Kyungsoo, author of “Aphasia, Aversion to Working,” will give a joint lecture to celebrate the publication of their new book, “The Express Lane to Wealth.”

A practical program for creators will also be provided. An attorney from the Copyright Legal Support Center of the Korea Copyright Commission will participate to explain copyright contracts, key points to check, actual case studies of disputes in the publishing and content sectors, and will also offer contract consultations.

The exhibition is divided into eight themes by content type. "Book & Book" showcases publishers' books and related products; "Book & Kids" focuses on books for children and teenagers; "Book & New" is for independent publishing and solo creators; "Book & Art" brings together art books, illustrations, and graphic content; and "Book & Local" introduces regional publications. "Book & Culture" offers cultural programs, "Book & Life" extends reading into lifestyle, and "Book & W" presents e-publishing and web content platforms.

Visitor participation programs include a "Calligraphy Contest," "Share Your Bookshelf," "Book & Artist Wall," and "Busan Bookstore Map." There will also be a lounge where visitors can freely read bestsellers, independent books, children's books, and English originals.

On-site admission is 5,000 won. The event is supported by the Busan Economic Promotion Agency and consists of exhibitions, seminars, book talks, and hands-on programs.

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