International Istanbul Book Fair
Guest of Honor Country Program
The Guest of Honor Country program is organized to strengthen the international connections of the International Istanbul Book Fair, introduce Turkish readers to literature from different regions and build bridges between cultures.
The program, which began with Spain as the Guest of Honor in 2010, places the literature, publishing industry and cultural heritage of different countries at the heart of the fair. As part of the program, authors, publishers and cultural professionals from the guest country meet readers through talks, panels, book signings and special events. Visitors to the International Istanbul Book Fair can discover new works, explore different literary traditions and witness cultural exchange between countries through events organized as part of the Guest of Honor Country program.
