Philippine Spec Fic-Related Manila Book Fair Events

From the Read or Die blog:

The Filipino is no stranger to wonder and the fantastic. Join multi-awarded fictionist Dean Francis Alfar and the LitCritters as they discuss the emergence and growth of Philippine Speculative Fiction on August 29, 2007 at the 28th Manila International Book Fair . Fantasy, science fiction, horror and the literature of the imagination are alive and here to stay.

The event will take place at Function Room A of the World Trade Center from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM and is sponsored by Powerbooks.

And just because it bears a repost: Indie publishers from the Philippines are welcome – nay, invited! – to sell their work at the book fair.

With the cooperation of the Book Development Association Of The Philippines and the National Book Development Board, Read Or Die is inviting independent and small press publishers to sell their books (including comics, folios, magazines and chapbooks) at the 28th Manila International Book Fair.

All merchandise will be consigned at the booths of the National Book Development Board. This is the first time that indie publishers will be selling as a group at the Book Fair so we hope that you’ll take advantage of this opportunity. The Book Fair routinely attracts at least 50,000 people on its five-day run.

There is no selling fee, although there are some conditions. Read more at Ang Bagong Libro.

All this and more make this year’s Manila Book Fair an event not to be missed!