WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL BOOK FAIR?

The Istanbul Book Fair, which has been organized since 1982 by TÜYAP Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. in cooperation with the Turkish Publishers Association, has brought together nearly half a million book lovers with the fair participants every year. Don't forget to add the fair, which will take place between 13-21 December 2025, to your calendar!

Here are some exciting details that we need to remind you of for the Tüyap International Istanbul Book Fair:

Latest Publications

You'll be able to find the latest books on the fairgrounds! The fair, which was held last year with the participation of 1.015 publishing houses and non-governmental organizations from Türkiye and abroad, also hosted newly published or promoted works that did not reach large audiences. An excellent opportunity awaits you to stay up-to-date in the literary world and replenish your book collection by discovering new authors and publications.

Hundreds of Authors

Book fairs host special events where authors meet with their readers and organize book signings. In 2024, book lovers met with writers and poets at more than 450 cultural events and more than 2.500 signing days. Don't miss the opportunity to get in touch with your favorite authors and learn more about their work!

An Istanbul Book Fair Tradition: Honorary Author

In 2024, Yalvaç Ural, one of the leading names in children's and youth literature, was honored with the 41st Annual Awards by the TÜYAP Cultural Fairs Advisory Board. He was selected as the "Honorary Author" of the International Istanbul Book Fair. Yalvaç Ural's fairy tale world and his contributions to children's and youth literature formed the main theme of the fair that year. The fair also hosted cultural events organized with the participation of Yalvaç Ural.

The main theme of the fair was determined as "Childhood is Festival!". Inspired by the works of Yalvaç Ural, the 41st International Istanbul Book Fair celebrated the importance and value of childhood, the golden age of imagination and discovery. The activities held within the scope of the fair also included events that contributed to the mental and emotional development of children, encouraged them to read, and allowed them to use their imagination freely.

Click here to get information about our honorary authors and themes from previous years.

A Full Event Program Awaits You

Various events are waiting for you to benefit from the knowledge of the leading writers and poets of the literary world. For nine days, you can have a unique experience with cultural events such as poetry recitals, interviews and panels, and you can closely follow the developments in the literary world. You can have a pleasant time with activities such as workshops and theater performances, and you can have fun experiences as well as shopping for books.

Highlights of the 41st Istanbul Book Fair held in 2024:

Interactive Event Area: Visitors had an enjoyable time in the interactive event area created within the fairground, where engaging activities were organized according to daily themes designed for both children and adults. (Themes: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Applications, Fantasy Day, Manga-Anime-Novel Characters Day, Creativity and Design-Dream It, İş’te Kitap, Books with a Taste Inside (Gastronomy Books), Detective Fiction, and My First Book at TÜYAP.)
Children’s Choirs: A total of seven children’s choirs performed throughout the fair, bringing delightful moments to the audience. These included the İBB Culture Children’s Percussion Ensemble, Büyükçekmece Municipality Children’s Choir, Tuzla Municipality Stage Children, Kadıköy Municipality Children’s Art Orchestra and Soloists, Yuvamız Bayrampaşa Children’s Education Center Children’s Choir, Tuzla Municipality Stage Youth, and Silivri Municipality Cultural Center Children’s Choir.
Award Ceremonies: Three award ceremonies were held during the fair: the Attila İlhan Literature Awards Ceremony, the Doğan Hızlan Literary Research and Criticism Awards Ceremony, and the Cevdet Kudret Literature Awards Ceremony.
Exhibitions: Three exhibitions took place, including the Yalvaç Ural Exhibition, the Children’s Magazines Cover Exhibition, and the TÜYAP Art Exhibition.

Special Discounts

Special discounts and campaigns from many publishing houses await you at the fair. There's never been a better time to shop for books! Publishers may offer certain books, packages, or a wide range of products at discounted prices during the fair. Publishers, who provide special discounts to fair readers, also offer discounts through various campaigns, allowing you to have more books.

Hidden Treasures

Periodicals, magazines, fanzines and valuable second-hand products are also here! By visiting the second-hand book stands in the fairground, you can find books on the subjects you want, come across old and rare prints and enrich your collection. The precious treasure that you have been thinking about for a long time and wishing to find is at the International Istanbul Book Fair.

Different Voices

Books, the mediator of thoughts, are waiting for you in the fairground as a voice. It's time to witness and discover the differences by meeting with the associations and non-governmental organizations participating in the fair! Non-governmental organizations and associations that will enable you to look at life from different perspectives are at the International Istanbul Book Fair to give you various cultural experiences. You can examine the projects and related publications carried out by institutions and organizations operating in the fields of education, culture and art, etc.