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Worlds largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 12th, 2012, 10:21 am
by Rue
"MANILA, Philippines - Following in the footsteps of her predecessor MV Doulos, which has visited Manila seven times since 1988, MV Logos Hope is the newest vessel in the GBA Ships fleet. She carries the world’s largest floating book fair and will soon visit Manila on her maiden voyage around the world. This newer and larger ship features a greater space for visitors and more comfortable browsing in the air conditioned book fair and café area.

The book fair on board Logos Hope offers an expanded selection of over 5,000 books at affordable prices. They cover a range of subjects including science, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts, medicine, dictionaries, languages, and philosophy. With children’s titles, academic texts, dictionaries, atlases and more, the book fair is something the whole family can enjoy. Additionally, the rest of the Visitor Experience Deck is also open for the public to explore. From the Welcome Area, which introduces the new vessel through a short movie and interactive displays, to the International Café, which has ice cream, drinks and snacks for sale, there is sure to be something for everyone.

MV Logos Hope will open to the public at Pier 15, Berth 4, South Harbor from Feb. 17 until March 13. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Sundays; the ship will be closed on Mondays. Tickets cost P20; children under 12 are allowed for free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Logos Hope is operated by GBA Ships e.V., an international, charitable organization registered in Germany. In almost 40 years of service, the organization has welcomed 40 million visitors up the gangways in over 160 countries and territories around the world. The visit of Logos Hope is conducted in partnership with Operation Mobilisation Philippines."

from: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=775748

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Wow. I never knew that something like this ever existed. It's like a dream. *A*
I would want to visit it... It would definitely be a one-of-a-kind experience.
Has anyone ever been in a floating bookstore?

Re: World's largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 12th, 2012, 12:02 pm
by Memnoch26
... wow.. galing...


Rue wrote:"MANILA, Philippines - Following in the footsteps of her predecessor MV Doulos, which has visited Manila seven times since 1988, MV Logos Hope is the newest vessel in the GBA Ships fleet. She carries the world’s largest floating book fair and will soon visit Manila on her maiden voyage around the world. This newer and larger ship features a greater space for visitors and more comfortable browsing in the air conditioned book fair and café area.

The book fair on board Logos Hope offers an expanded selection of over 5,000 books at affordable prices. They cover a range of subjects including science, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts, medicine, dictionaries, languages, and philosophy. With children’s titles, academic texts, dictionaries, atlases and more, the book fair is something the whole family can enjoy. Additionally, the rest of the Visitor Experience Deck is also open for the public to explore. From the Welcome Area, which introduces the new vessel through a short movie and interactive displays, to the International Café, which has ice cream, drinks and snacks for sale, there is sure to be something for everyone.

MV Logos Hope will open to the public at Pier 15, Berth 4, South Harbor from Feb. 17 until March 13. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Sundays; the ship will be closed on Mondays. Tickets cost P20; children under 12 are allowed for free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Logos Hope is operated by GBA Ships e.V., an international, charitable organization registered in Germany. In almost 40 years of service, the organization has welcomed 40 million visitors up the gangways in over 160 countries and territories around the world. The visit of Logos Hope is conducted in partnership with Operation Mobilisation Philippines."

from: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=775748

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Wow. I never knew that something like this ever existed. It's like a dream. *A*
I would want to visit it... It would definitely be a one-of-a-kind experience.
Has anyone ever been in a floating bookstore?

Re: World's largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 12th, 2012, 2:10 pm
by Wanda
Wow, gotta see this! Thanks for posting Rue!

Re: World's largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 12th, 2012, 10:50 pm
by thevinethatwrites
WOW! Will check that out! :) Thanks, Rue! :)

Re: Worlds largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 17th, 2012, 5:59 pm
by ayanamifaerudo
Yes! I know where I'll be going this weekend!

Re: Worlds largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 17th, 2012, 8:38 pm
by Rue
If anyone goes, please share your stories here!! I want to know the selections :)

Re: Worlds largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 17th, 2012, 9:53 pm
by deathwalker
The Ship is here but tomorrow's the official opening.

Re: Worlds largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 24th, 2012, 10:43 am
by admin
For those wanting to know the location, Pier 15, Berth 4, South Harbor can be accessed via Roxas Boulevard/Bonifacio Drive. It's next to Quirino Grandstand / Manila Ocean Park.

Re: Worlds largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: February 29th, 2012, 1:02 pm
by laila_6045
logos hope was here in cebu for more than a month i think, and i went with my family and we had fun..there were many books that ranges from php100 and up, i bought a couple of books for my nieces, and the staff were all friendly and helpful and they had a cultural presentation in a lower deck portion of the boat and entrance fee here was at php20/adult i think..i can't remember anymore. so do check it out! i recommend you go on a weekday rather than on the weekend coz the area where the book are located are not that spacious. they accept cash and credit cards for payment.

Re: Worlds largest floating book fair to visit Manila

PostPosted: March 4th, 2012, 4:26 pm
by Wanda
@Rue! I was finally able to visit yesterday! I posted several photos and a quick walkthrough here! there is a wide variety, and i found prices to be very reasonable :)
http://wandafulworldofbooks.blogspot.co ... orlds.html

Rue wrote:If anyone goes, please share your stories here!! I want to know the selections :)



@Laila! Wow, is that you! Nice to see how you look like! I visited the logos hope too, check out my photos in my latest blog post, though i preferred not to include a photo of myself :-) hehe