The event marks its 45th anniversary this year. Its theme, “Conecta” (Connect), captures the essence of the gathering, as a bridge among authors, creators, and readers, Eduardo Castillo, president of the Book Chamber, said.

Castillo explained that the fair comprises three events in one: first, books themselves, including new releases, bestsellers, historical texts, and special offers; second, cultural gatherings and 330 activities; and third, professional-focused events, including seminars and book launches.

Among the books to be launched are “Una Estrella Roja Sobre el Tercer Mundo” (A Red Star Over the Third World) by Vijay Prashad, from India; “Un Camino Hacia Carpentier” (A Path Toward Carpentier) by Araceli Garcia Carranza, from Cuba; “La Constituyente, Una Tarea Pendiente” (The Constituent Assembly: An Unfinished Task) by Jaime Bassa; and “Hetu’u-Estrellas” (Hetu’u-Stars) by Vanessa Watanabe, both from Chile.

Also included are “Y En Eso Llego Fidel” (And Then Fidel Arrived), a compilation by several Latin American authors; “Desmantelan el Estado” (Dismantling the State) by Chilean writers; and “Lenin: El Pensador Que No Debias Leer” (Lenin: The Thinker You Were Not Supposed to Read,” by Chilean author Daniel Jadue.

The fair will run until November 22.

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