We are very familiar with the word fair. For hundreds of years it has held civilization, history and tradition in its bosom. Just as there are different types of fairs, there are also different types of patrons. The book fair creates new appeal among all classes of people. The introduction of book fairs is not very ancient. However, the popularity of the book fair has been increasing recently. Book fairs increase readers' interest in books. It broadens people's thinking and knowledge, makes people happy and satisfied. Through book fair one can get acquainted with the literature-art-culture of a country. It is the pilgrimage of knowledge for billions of people seeking knowledge.The Fair of Sturridge Bridge was held in the early thirteenth century. Books also participated in the fair called ‘Book Sellers Row’. The first full-fledged book fair was held in New York City in 1802. It was initiated by Matthew Kerry. In 185, a book fair was organized in Clinton, New York, with 30,000 books by 100 publishers. In 1949 the world's largest book fair was held in Frankfurt. From there the modern book fair started. The fair is held in the middle of October every year. Book fairs in Frankfurt, London, Cairo, Singapore, etc. are at the top in terms of popularity. The popularity of the book fair has been increasing since the Second World War. Book fairs have become one of the modern cultural materials. This is one of the areas of development of culture of different countries.
It is the pilgrimage of knowledge for billions of people seeking knowledge.The Fair of Sturridge Bridge was held in the early thirteenth century.