Amsterdam World Book Capital

Puffin13 · Post by **Puffin13** » Thu 24th Apr 2008 06:26 am

Amsterdam World Book Capital

Amsterdam has been a centre of literature for centuries. Writers, editors, publishers and thinkers have enjoyed the freedom of expression and open dialogue this city embraces.

This year UNESCO has proclaimed Amsterdam ‘World Book Capital’. From 23 April 2008 until 22 April 2009 a variety of literary and cultural activities will take place, including events at the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the Vondelpark. There will be a spectacular 'Sail' opening event, a boat parade through the canals of Amsterdam, and a literary festival in the new library on the IJ.

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Epsilon · Post by **Epsilon** » Thu 24th Apr 2008 11:14 am

Thanks for posting all these links Puffin ...now I can tell folks I'm goin to Amsterdam to add to my library , which is really true as theres usually some nice bargains to be found at the Waterlooplein bookstall .

sh@dy · Post by **sh@dy** » Thu 24th Apr 2008 04:13 pm

HAS to be because of the weed

geoffk · Post by **geoffk** » Thu 24th Apr 2008 04:28 pm

We planned on hitting the Spui book market, as well as the book shops near Rusland.