The book fair where creativity meets the future, London Book Fair, opened its doors last March 11-13, 2025, in Olympia, London. Drawing around 30,000 attendees, this year’s London Book Fair showcased the vibrant world of publishing and creative content, marking a significant milestone in the industry. The fair not only maintained its impressive attendance figures but also celebrated a 10-percent boost in rights-center table sales compared to 2024.
Citi of Books is proud to have been part of this prestigious event, representing the incredible works of our talented authors in stand 7B94. In our assigned booth, a range of books—from fiction to nonfiction—would be on exhibit. A book included in the gallery was “Miss Manhattan” by Biman Roy.
Biman Roy has been writing poetry for the past three decades and has been widely published. His writing has been nominated for Best of the Net and Pushcart awards. His poetry chapbook, Of Moon and Washing Machine, has been selected for publication by Uncollected Press. He is a psychiatrist by profession, serves as a consultant in a hospital in New York, and lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
“Miss Manhattan” masterfully encapsulates the vibrant diversity and the simultaneous pulse of life in New York City. The text is rich and layered, tumbling with imagery that draws readers into the bustling sensations of people, cars, birds, and flowers, all weaving together in a dynamic tapestry of urban existence.
This unique collection showcases the inherent resonance of city life, celebrating its beauty and joy while also embracing its occasional chaos. Each poem vibrates with a sense of creative energy, revealing not destruction or entropy, but the thriving force of life itself. Through evocative language and vivid imagery, the poems embody both the individual experience and the collective heartbeat of the city, inviting readers to feel deeply connected to the vibrant rhythm of Manhattan.
Ultimately, “Miss Manhattan” offers a profound exploration of how the external environment influences the internal self, allowing readers to experience the city’s energy while reflecting on their own place within it.