Organizers of the upcoming Taipei International Book Exhibition said on Thursday that France has been selected as the fair’s theme for the fourth time, and is to prominently feature renowned authors and titles from the country.
The announcement came from exhibition organizers, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Taipei Book Fair Foundation at a news conference.
The event, set to open on Thursday, will carry the slogan: “I read, therefore I am,” a play on French philosopher Rene Descartes’ famous quote: “I think, therefore I am.”
The media event was also attended by Bureau Francais de Taiwan’s Head of Culture, University Cooperation
Taipei, May 26 (CNA) Organizers of the upcoming Taipei International Book Exhibition announced Thursday that France together with its renowned authors and literature have been selected as the central theme at the book fair for the fourth time.