To understand how poetry books are faring at the Book Fair, Dhaka Tribune spoke to two publishers and two poets. Before, book sales at the Ekushey Book Fair used to be determined on the basis of how many poetry books were being sold. Her previous book “Bhul Doroja Ebong Purono Oshuk” was published and launched at the Book Fair in 2014. However, Rajib credited their branding to the poetry books and said they have received a good response from buyers. In comparison with other books, poetry books are not that popular anywhere.”Shamim, who published her first poetry book in 1983, said: “Sales depend entirely on poets’ popularity and visibility.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 27, 2018 20:48 UTC