IGNCA, Sangeet Natak stalls add another dimension to book fair
First-time shops attract niche readers, scholars
Shillong, Oct 12: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has put up a stall at the Shillong Book Fair and is adding another flavour to the event.
IGNCA has around 50 titles, including books about the North East, such as Jewels of North East India, Aka’s: The Land & Its People, Basketry: Everyday Art of North East India and Rock Art: Heritage of North East India.
Wafa Hasan, who was in charge of the IGNCA stall, said the footfall has been satisfactory. “All our books are deeply research-based and attract only scholars or those who are keen on knowing about the subjects. We have sold a few books but our objective is not just selling the books. We want people to know what kind of work we do and how they can benefit from IGNCA. I have been interacting with visitors and telling them about our research. The exercise has been fruitful,” said Hasan.
Sangeet Natak Akademi is another specialised section that is drawing niche readers. Over 60 titles and music CDs are at the Sangeet Natak Akademi stall. The northeastern state that has found prominence at the stall is Manipur. There are both books and music CDs of Manipuri dance form.
“Our books are on specialised subjects and appeal to those who are into music and dance or have a deep interest in the subject. We have sold books worth Rs 15,000. Many curious readers came to see our collection,” said Bibek Mukherjee at the Akademi stall.
The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology has also set up a stall and has a wide range of books on various subjects. There are also stalls selling CBSE and ICSE curricula books and solved question papers.
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