The world’s largest bookfair, Frankfurter Buchmesse, opened its doors last October 16-20, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany. For worldwide business and trading, it is regarded as the most significant book fair on earth. More than 4,300 exhibitors and an expected 114,000 trade visitors from 131 countries, welcoming rights professionals from a total of 355 agencies and publishers make the Frankfurt Book Fair a place of endless discoveries. On the stages we experienced exciting international voices.
As the Frankfurter Buchmesse celebrates its anniversary for another year of serving the industry, Citi of Books did not miss the chance to join the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurt Buchmesse) in Frankfurt, Germany. This spectacular gathering honors fascinating works and their creators.
With a series of activities prepared, one of the most anticipated this year is the chosen country to be the guest of honor, which is Italy. The country will present not just its diverse, unique qualities as an attractive place to travel but also as a country with a rich literary tradition.
Citi of Books is excited to present books written by our distinguished authors. In our assigned booth, a range of books—from fiction to nonfiction—would be on exhibit. A book included in the gallery was the German and French editions of “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.