Publishers Offer Tomicians at the "TOM III" Festival 5 Tonnes of Books
Freakin' Tomsk Book Bash III: All the Stacies and Books Galore!
Jump on it, folks! The Tom III Festival, that artsy-fartsy shindig happening in Tomsk, Russia on May 15-18, 2025, is gonna be cray! Just like the past editions, the main square, right outside Tomsk State University, will play host to a fabulous book fair extravaganza, according to a spokesperson from the Sibirsky branch of the Pushkin Memorial Museum.
Gotcha curious, huh? Well, close to 30 publishers from cities far and wide, like Moscow, St. Pete, and even Tomsk itself, are planning to showcase their literary loot on this literary love-in.
"Publishers from other cities are bringing over (roughly) 4 metric tons of books to the Tom III Festival. With the local publishers' wares taken into account, we're talkin' something like 5 metric tons of books," said the spokesperson.
Curious about what'll be on offer? This year, a slew of new publishers will grace the scene, like "Ivan Limbakh Publishing," known for putting out forgotten poets from the Silver Age and the so-called "second culture" heavyweights such as Michel Bezrodny, Leonid Girsintchik, Timur Kibirov, Lev Rubinsky, and Dmitry Prigov.
And a heads-up! Registration for events at the festival has already started on their official site, and spaces are limited, so don't be a slacker and snag your spot! The best part? It's totally free! Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on the Tom III Festival; it's shaping up to be a bookworm's dreamland!
Attendees at the Tom III Festival, taking place in Tomsk, Russia from May 15-18, 2025, can expect a variety of books from over 30 publishers, including those from Tomsk itself. The spokesperson from the Sibirsky branch of the Pushkin Memorial Museum mentioned approximately 5 metric tons of books will be available, with new publishers such as Ivan Limbakh Publishing showcasing their works. Ahead of the event, registration for events has started on the official site, offering visitors a chance to secure their spot for free. Additionally, the festival will feature activities in home-and-garden, lifestyle, entertainment, and other categories, making it an exciting destination for everyone, not just bookworms.
