Small stands

Small Stands: Big Stories in a Small Space

The Small Stands are a lively part of the Helsinki Book Fair — a place where ideas and passion meet. Here you’ll find distinctive works, gems from small publishers, output from independent artists, and bold experiments that don’t fit within larger frameworks.

Wander through the aisles of the Small Stands and discover something you never knew you needed: handmade paper products, art, poetry, niche merchandise, comics, illustrations and ideas that only grow into something significant once they meet you.

The Small Stands are full of makers who create by hand, and with heart.