Interliber: 48th International Book Fair opens in Zagreb

The 48th Interliber international book fair has opened at the Zagreb Fair, running from November 10 to 15. The event features 319 exhibitors from 14 countries and is expected to attract approximately 120,000 visitors.

Key highlights include the presence of British-Hungarian author and 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay, who will present his novel, “Tijelo”. Other notable participants include Swedish author Thomas Erikson and various domestic authors such as Jurica Pavičić and Ivana Šojat. The program offers over 200 hours of content, including workshops for children, media literacy programs, and sessions on artificial intelligence.

Croatian Minister of Culture and Media, Nina Obuljen Koržinek, emphasized the vitality of the national publishing industry, noting that Croatia is one of only three EU countries where the number of libraries has not decreased in the last decade. The government is also promoting the “Cultural Voucher” project, which provides 100 euros to eighteen-year-olds for cultural activities and books.

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević described the fair as one of the most significant cultural events in Croatia, serving as a vital meeting point for authors, publishers, and readers.