The 39th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF 2018) will be happening this coming September 12-16, 2018 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. The event is one of the most-awaited exhibitions for all sorts of readers because it becomes a gathering for all kinds of book lovers sharing and celebrating the love of reading and books.
We had the opportunity to check the 38th edition of MIBF and seen the event. There’s a lot of books for everyone. From Arts and Literature, Young Adults to Classics to chick lit books, even comics, stationery, and school supplies, you will lay your eyes on the sea of books, and literary items once you enter the book fair.
You will see bargain-hunting moms looking for great children’s books for their little ones, teens scoring bundles for young adult books; there’s also priests and nuns hunting for book deals and regulars who are always present in every book fairs.
Exhibitors offer different freebies and bundle deals. National Bookstore and Fullybooked are at least 20% off and an additional 20% off when you check out if you get their bundles. Local publishers like Anvil, Goodwill, ABS-CBN Publishing, PSICOM Publishing, Inc., Adarna House, Inc, and OMF Lit have sales up to 80% off.
There are also rows of independent and small-scale publishing groups like Lampara Publishing House, Bookware Publishing Corporation, Visprint Inc, and many more for those looking for something other than the usual bestsellers. Check out the list of exhibitors here.
There are raffles, special events, and book signing activities with both local and foreign authors. Check out Vibal Group in Stage Area 2 on Friday, September 14, 2018, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 NN. They will have Vibal Chikiting Books Storytelling for the kids and the young at hearts. After that, the Data Science and Technology Corp. will present new learnings about Robotics at 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
There will be competitions, book launches, and meet-and-greets that will add highlight to the fair. You can see all the list of special events prepared by organizers for 39th Manila International Book Fair on the Manila International Book Fair’s website.
And don’t forget to visit and check the comics and pop-culture event in POP HUB: Comic Splash X Fandom Fest at the Function Room 3 of SMX Convention Center on September 15-16. The Manila International Book Fair will present bigger and bolder event activities to all comic lovers and fandom groups following the great turn out on last year’s event. They promised to bring the best of the whole comic and pop culture community from renowned comic book creators to the best illustrators and animators.
And for all the local teachers (we salute you) that are planning to go, MIBF as part of the celebration of National Teachers’ Month, give a special gift as soon as you enter the exhibition hall.
Tickets prices are:
Regular Admission: Php 35.00
Students, Senior Citizens, PWDs: Php 20.00 (Don’t forget to bring your IDs)
Teachers: FREE Admission
Some exhibitors are kind enough to post links to free tickets (yey to that and thank you!), and we have compiled them here.
Print one of these tickets, cut it out and present it to the entrance hall and you are good to go. No need to buy any tickets if you print one of these free passes. One ticket per person that is good for all day.
Adarna House
- They will have book launch of their new board books and picture books and will also be giving away freebies and raffle prizes to those attending the launch. Visit their booth on the 2nd floor. We always love Adarna House free printable passes.
National Bookstore
- This year, National Bookstore free printable pass is just awesome.
- They provide free printable entrance ticket too. Visit their booth nos. 256-257, Aisle I and say thank you.
- They want us to hoard on great reads so they made it possible to get free access to the 39th Manila International Book Fair 2018!
- Print their free ticket and check out their booth, Aisle O and get 20% off on new releases.
- Their Philippine Folk Tale Collections will be on sale. So get their free tickets and visit their booth #272-273 (Aisle i) on the 1st floor and at booth #2-51 on the 2nd floor.
- If you are going to the biggest book fair in the country the OMF Lit posted a MIBF Survival Guide on their facebook page. Download the printable tickets here.
FullyBooked
- Visit their branches and ask their Customer service for the free ticket. No printable ticket available.
- PBS will launch their new Scripture Materials. Get their free entrance ticket and avail of their big discounts: Booth Nos. 366-368 and 388-389, between aisles D-E.
- Check their app too but you need to print the free ticket to gain access to the book fair.
- Fill up your minds and hearts by visiting the CSM Publishing at booth nos. 71-76 between Aisles P & Q. You can get their free ticket here.
Last day of 39th Manila International Book Fair 2018 is September 16! We will see you there! Don’t forget to bring your eco-bags. 🙂
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