The pavilion of Germany, the theme country of the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair, witnessed a steady inflow of eager bibliophiles on February 1, Saturday. Deutschland has been selected as the focal country for the first time in the history of the book fair
Photographs by Arnab Dutta
A book titled ‘Rabindranath Tagore and Germany’ on display at the Germany pavilion at the Kolkata Book Fair
For readers who are interested in German literature, the pavilion is a good place to note down the titles. A book named ‘Indien Und Siene Menschen’, which translates into ‘India and Siene people’ interested several bibliophiles at the stall
Popular English titles like ‘The Other Child’ by Charlotte Link as well books in German language like ‘Gutes Geld’ (English translation: Good Money) by Ernst Augustin, are some of the books that showcase the diverse literature of both European languages
Students were seen participating in an engaging conversation inside the pavilion
An amalgamation of Indian and German cultures — a young woman marvels at a mural featuring goddess Durga and Karl Marx, among others
A student enjoys taking a look through a kaleidoscope at the pavilion
A reader engrossed in a graphic novel. The books at the stall are not for sale
Book fair attendees of the day were busy capturing selfies with the pavilion