Issue October
Book Fair
The new generation of books: e-books at the Fair
The manufacturers of electronic readers can still be counted on the fingers of two hands. But they are growing in number. The e-book is a hot topic – and that includes at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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Exhibitor services: all you need from A to Z
172,000 square metres, six exhibition halls, more than 7,000 exhibitors from 101 countries - at times the Frankfurt Book Fair can seem like a labyrinth of babel. The exhibitor services team knows the right routes around it. mehr...
The 2000s: the Frankfurt Book Fair in the 21st century
Globalisation and digitisation are the topics of the 21st century - and for the Frankfurt Book Fair. Indian publisher Urvashi Butalia talks about the role that Frankfurt plays in the world. A female view from the outside. mehr...
Book Fair anecdotes: "There should only be books at a book fair!"
With over 7,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, the Frankfurt Book Fair is the biggest book fair in the world. Our anecdote from China shows how different the perceptions of the nations can be. mehr...
What's new at the Frankfurt Book Fair?
No two Book Fairs are alike. Every year sees the addition of many new items, hot spots and offers. You can see here what those are this year: the 2008 new exhibition sections and offers at a glance. mehr...
Forum Film & TV: a breath of Hollywood…
… at the Book Fair: the Forum Film & TV (Forum, Level 0) is the Fair's meeting place for producers, directors, scouts – and stars and starlets. The wide-ranging programme of screenings, discussions and workshops is more than just a feast for the eye. mehr...
International Activities
Instituto Cervantes: new partner for the Frankfurt Book Fair
When Spain was Guest of Honour at the Book Fair in 1991, the motto was "La hora de España" - "Spain's Hour". The opening of the Instituto Cervantes in Frankfurt makes that hour an entire era for Spanish culture. mehr...
In search of the Guest of Honour 2010: Argentinian trade trip
Personal relationships are the be-all and end-all in the publishing industry as they are everywhere: a trade trip to Buenos Aires planned for 2009 is an ideal opportunity to set up and intensify contacts in Argentina as the Book Fair's Guest of Honour 2010. mehr...
Sweden: lively interest in German books
A wide-ranging programme of events was presented to visitors to this year's international book fair Bok & Bibliotek (25 - 28 September 2008). German publishing was also on show again in Sweden – and met with lively interest. mehr...
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Tips on events from Frankfurt Book Fair staffers
More than 2,700 events are scheduled during the Frankfurt Book Fair. But how to decide which ones to go to? Staff at the Book Fair give their tips and reveal which events they definitely won't miss out on. mehr...
Trade information
Germany – Translators continue to fight for appropriate payment
The conflict surrounding appropriate payment for translators has already been going on for some years now and has been a strain on everyone involved. The translators' association has now allowed the collapse of a compromise that had been negotiated with some difficulty. mehr...
Switzerland – Reintroduction of fixed book prices in view
The way forward has finally been cleared: at the end of August, the Swiss national council's Kommission für Wirtschaft und Abgaben (WAK) – Commission for Commerce and Taxes - spoke out by a small majority in favour of introducing a fixed price law for all of Switzerland. mehr...
Germany – Testing the mood among commercial publishers
What's Christmas business going to be like? Who's the new Harry Potter? What are the trends? In short: what's the mood among commercial publishers? The trade magazine buchreport and the Frankfurt Book Fair have been finding out. This is what is expected for the autumn. mehr...
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