In the era of digital publishing, physical book fairs remain popular in Taipei.
The News Lens
Date: 2017/09/02
In the Internet era, book publishers are feeling pressure in sales due to cheap online books and e-books. But the charm of book fairs remain in the few corners of Taipei — perhaps it is the opportunity to interact directly with authors or the atmosphere itself — and continues to attract book readers to leave behind their computers and enter the world of paper and ink. “Good Eye Taipei,” a new bilingual Taipei city guide, recommends four book fairs worth visiting. [FULL STORY]