Buenos Aires Book Fair – Feria de Libros
Events — March 12, 2010 at 8:37 amOne of the largest and most important cultural events of the year, the Feria de Libros is an event that anyone should try to get to once. Taking place at La Rural, and using the entire space, the book fair is comprised of over 1,000 exhibitors, mainly different publishing companies from Argentina and around the world. Each publisher sets up a space with a selection of their books, open for purchase by the...
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Buenos Aires Book Fair – Feria de Libros
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Buenos Aires Book Fair – Feria de Libros
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