Literature & Non-Fiction
This important segment of the book market is in place in the big exhibition halls, the historic Reading Marquee and in the Forum Audio Books & Fiction.
The Forum Audio books & Fiction - located in hall 4.1 - is the venue for readings, book presentations and discussions concerning the book market.
Another meeting-place for readers and literary figures is the historical Reading Marquee on the outdoor area between the halls. Book Fair visitors of all ages are given the chance here to listen to readings, get to know authors and to enjoy many highlights from the programme of literary events at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Reading Marquee
The historical Reading Marquee out in the open grounds at Frankfurt Book Fair is the meeting place for fans of reading and literature.
When there seems to be just too much going on in the halls of the exhibition centre and business at the publishers' stands is just too exhausting, an encounter with authors and artists in the reading tent can be a relaxing interlude before visitors resume their tour of the Fair.
The reading tent is organised by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association.
On trade visitor days the tent can be rented out by publishers on an hourly basis for book presentations, receptions or press conferences.
On the days open to the public there will be round-the-clock readings for children, young people and adults in the reading tent.
Need illustrations?
The Filu-Archive of illustrators and photographers now in the Centre for Photography & Illustration in Hall 4.1.
With a portfolio of almost 500 artists, the walk-in archive offers thousands of examples of work in different styles and with different subjects. In quiet surroundings, searchers can use a Mac to make a first digital, print-ready selection. Artists' contact details make it possible to set up an appointment with the suitable illustrator right away on the spot. The Filu Café is an insider tip for visitors to meet up away from the Fair's usual hustle and bustle.
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Art at the Frankfurt Book Fair
In Hall 4.1, the art hall at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Stiftung Buchkunst - the Book Art Foundation - presents its choice of best-designed books.
From books on architecture to coffee table books, from facsimiles to modern design - in Hall 4.1 you can find all areas of book-related art.
Children's & Juvenile books - national and international
Children's & Juvenile books
More international exhibitors in hall 3.0
The proportion of international children´s and juvenile book publishers in hall 3.0 has yet again increased.
Hall 3.0 thus clearly shows that it is an ideal platform for the sale of rights and licences for international publishing houses of children´s and juvenile books.
Children's Forum etc.
Further activities on Children´s and Juvenile books:
Book Collection on the topic
Frankfurt Antiquarian Fair
The "fair in the fair", presents antiquarian books.
The Antiquarian Book Fair is the "antiquarian fair in the fair" and a firmly established and integral part of the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Here, antiquarian book dealers introduce themselves with the entire spectrum of the classic antiquarian book trade. Collectors of rare prints and valuable books will strike lucky here on all five days of the fair, but so will visitors with more modest aspirations.
Whilst it is only permitted to sell today's book products on the Sunday at the Fair, antiquarian books can be bought at any time on all five days of the event!
Weltempfang
Weltempfang - Centre for Politics, Literature and Translation: the name ("hosting the world") says it all
In the Weltempfang, there will be readings and discussion events with international authors, intellectuals and translators. In 2012, there will be - besides other events - a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, its richness, transformation processes and challenges.
Weltempfang, located in hall 5.0, includes a large stage for events with a big public appeal. It also has a Salon for special interest discussions and literary encounters. The section is rounded off with a café area to be used for further discussion, as somewhere to arrange to meet, or just for relaxation.
More international activities
Book Markets
This is where we give you detailed information on international book markets all year round.
Every year, over 100 countries are represented at the Book Fair in October. Around 70 of them show their publishing products on large national collective stands. Here, you can meet important publishers and representatives of the respective professional associations. You get all the facts and figures on the various markets. The national stands are the calling cards for the world's book markets.
We provide exhibitors and trade visitors with access to the international book markets in a variety of ways. A great many events enable you to network with new business partners. So Business Breakfasts include market presentations with leading experts from the industry.
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Production in Publishing
Publishing production is the focus of attention in the "Forum Production in Publishing" at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
The forum is the main port of call for production managers, publishing directors, designers and all those involved in the production process and it has been expanding steadily for years now.
The "Forum Production in Publishing" sees itself as a barometer of strategies, processes, production design. Participation is free of charge.
Key areas include software for publishing companies and the retail book trade, shop installations and fittings, business management, the interim book trade. The second-hand book trade, exhibitors involved in book production (printers, paper manufacturers, etc.) can also be found here. The collective stand Nonbook 4.0 - marketplace for stationery & gifts is also placed here.
In this hall, booksellers and publishers find everything they need for the economic success of their businesses.
Our digital initiatives
Hot Spots und StoryDrive: our Book Fair initiatives dealing with digitisation.
Digitisation in publishing is progressing at an ever increasing pace. Under the new Frankfurt SPARKS initiative, the Frankfurt Book Fair launches projects, conferences, and events related to the future of media and storytelling.
Hot Spots
The Hot Spots are exhibition and event platforms designed for technology and digital companies.
The Hot Spots are organised by theme and tailored specifically for presenting digital products. You will find the six special digital areas strategically located throughout five halls of the exhibition grounds. Each Hot Spot has an exhibition space as well as a stage, where you can expect a programme of innovative products and solutions for the future of publishing.
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StoryDrive
Frankfurt StoryDrive removes the boundaries between the different narrative worlds.
For publishers or media companies, games developers or multimedia service providers, for communities or news platforms: StoryDrive.
With its cross-industry StoryDrive Conference and the Film & Media Rights Centre, the Forum Film & Media is your ideal platform.
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