The Manila International Book Fair September 2010

Last Saturday, my family and I decided to check out the 31st Manila International Book Fair which was held for 5 days from September 15 to 19, 2010 at the Exhibit Halls of SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

view from the top

 The Manila International Book Fair is one, if not the biggest assembly of publishers and bookstores. Some of the exhibitors were Abiva Publishing House, Rex Bookstore, Adarna House, Alexan Commercial,  Catholic Book Center, Shepherd House Publishers, Shepherd’s Voice Publications,  St. Pauls, Summit Media,  Vibal Publishing, National Bookstore and Goodwill Bookstore, Anvil Publishing,Sinag-Tala Publishers, University of Sto. Tomas Publishing House, Ateneo de Manila University Press, University of the Philippines Press.

The tickets were sold for P20.00 per person and P15.00 for students and faculty members. You may buy these upon registration.

By the registration

Here are some photos of the booths:

Si kuya na um-extra.. may kagat-labi pa

On the booth of PSICOM, they were selling stuff at 50% off. Plus, the author of the comic "Chopsticks" was there to for a comic book signing and he will even draw a caricature of you.

The author of Chopsticks

There were lots of activities for the young and old readers.. There was a story telling that was hosted by Lampara Books.

Story telling

Me, Ethan and Mr. Rex. As usual, I can't help but take a picture with a mascot..

Hay, too bad we didn't bring that much money. I will make sure to bring money next year... Even though, we had a great time. Kaso, Ethan was already complaining towards the end because he wanted so bad to buy his beyblade. For my son, toys still win against books. Hay, kanino kaya nagmana yun... I wonder...