Begrade  - Booklovers, publishers and booksellers gathered at the annual 54th Belgrade Book Fair on Monday for a week-long celebration of "a good book."

Some 800 publishers from all over the world were expected to present their newest editions, with Greece as this year's guest of honor.

Organizers said that the new concept of bigger space, better organization and more high-profile guests will attract great crowds to the fair.

Among special guests are the British novelists Louis de Bernieres and Tony Parsons, and Greek author Thanasis Valtinos who will officially open the fair on Monday evening.

Belgrade Book Fair is among the oldest and biggest in the Balkans and is held every October at Belgrade Fair complex in downtown area.(dpa)