Lima International Book Fair (; FIL Lima) is an annual book fair held in Lima, Peru. It is one of the city's foremost events, organised by the Peruvian Book Chamber.
History The fair was preceded by a number of similar events. The "Book Campaign" () was held between April 18 and July 27, 1960, under the second presidency of Manuel Prado Ugarteche, being the first of its type. Its participants included publishing houses El Comercio, Studium, Juan Mejía Baca, La Familia, and La Universidad, as well as writers Enrique López Albújar and Ciro Alegría. A contest included an Air France flight to Paris and US$ 500, won by Alicia Gayoso, whose victory was announced by the Charity of Lima on July 28. In 1972, another fair was held at Miraflores Central Park by the district's municipal government, named after Ricardo Palma and attended by around 10,000 people.
The first event to be held under the name was announced on April 20, 1995, by Pedro Gjurinovic Canevaro, director-general of the National Institute of Culture, who also signed an agreement that made the Peruvian Book Chamber (; CPL) the event's organiser. The event took place from September 21 to October 8, 1996, at the Museo de la Nación. The CPL's president at the time was Julio César Flores. The event attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, including international participants. Many of its editions have been held at Heroes of Independence Park.
Its 30th edition will be held in 2026 at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey, in Santiago de Surco, with Ecuador chosen as the fair's special guest.
Editions Most editions have featured a special guest.
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See also Trujillo Book Festival
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