The Temple of Earth and Me book fair kicked off in Beijing on Friday. The book fair has a total exhibition area of 15,000 square meters, with 350 exhibition booths divided into eight special areas displaying high-quality books from 208 exhibitors. Over 400,000 books will be showcased at the 11-day book fair, setting a new record. Beginning in the early 1990s, the book fair is a highly renowned and widely participated cultural event.Photos: Li Hao/GT