Overview
- The fair opened on July 18 at Vigo’s Alameda de la Praza de Compostela and runs through August 3 with 13 specialized booksellers showcasing titles across more than 90 meters of stalls.
- Stallholders report brisk sales of out-of-print titles and classics like George Orwell’s “1984” selling strongly to both new and longtime readers.
- Visitors laud the fair’s genre-spanning selection, which ranges from children’s literature and classic comics to treasury volumes and rare editions.
- Modern reproductions printed in China have received praise for their enhanced durability and craftsmanship compared to earlier Spanish prints.
- At the midway point, the Alameda has become a nostalgic literary hub as collectors seek to complete personal collections and revisit past favorite reads.