Book Fair
"We're changing with our customers - and for our customers"
What is the role of the Frankfurt Book Fair in times of radical change? Book Fair director Juergen Boos talks about what we can learn from other creative industries.
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Wanted: Successful business models for digitisation
“This year’s Fair will be the most important we’ve ever had for trying out new things” announced Juergen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair about the upcoming industry event (14 - 18 October 2009). Here's an overview of the most important events and topics of this year's Book Fair. read ...
Preview press conference: this will be the Book Fair 2009!
Creative industries, Gourmet Gallery, "Tools of Change" conference - the Frankfurt Book Fair is back again this year with new messages. At last week's preview press conference, journalists were given a first glimpse of the programme highlights. The digital press kit brings together all the information and can be viewed here. read ...
Survey: What are the business models of the future?
How will the media industry make money in the age of digitisation? This year, we would like to know what industry experts think will be the main sources of revenue in the field of electronic products - and how they can best be exploited. Your opinion is important to us - take part now! read ...
Business not as usual? Events on rights and licences
In the age of digitisation, rights trade is becoming more and more complex. Here is a brief overview of interesting events scheduled for the Frankfurt Book Fair on the topic of rights and licences, for both beginners and the experts. read ...
What? When? Where? The Calendar of Events reveals all!
Which author is reading when and where? What does the Guest of Honour China have in its programme on Thursday at the Fair? And which events are in English or being translated? The Frankfurt Book Fair's Calendar of Events provides you with an excellent overview. read ...
Invitation Programme: focus on small publishing companies
For more than 30 years now, the Frankfurt Book Fair has been providing a big platform to smaller publishing companies. The Invitation Programme enables them to take part at the world's biggest book show. Four of those attending in 2009 have told us what they are hoping for with their appearance in Frankfurt. read ...
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City conversation: Berlin meets Beijing!
The German author Nora Bossong and the Chinese writer Liu Zhenyun talk about urban life and their notions of cities in Germany and China … read ...
Funnier than you think: award-winning Chinese literature
The translator as traitor or saviour - for Chinese literature, a good feeling for language is more important than ever. The 4th litprom-List of Best Literature, the "Weltempfänger" designation, is recommending three Chinese authors - and in so doing, their German translators as well… read ...
Trade Information
Germany - Digital media for lending
The e-book hype does not stop at the doors of public libraries. They are not just interesting markets for publishing companies, but with what they offer, they also contribute to making digital media more approachable for the masses. read ...
Librarians in the spotlight: IFLA congresses in Milan and Frankfurt
The annual IFLA World Library and Information Congress is the most important get-together for librarians worldwide.This year, there is a second event that librarians should be sure not to miss: "Enhancing the Culture of Reading and Books in the Digital Age" at the Frankfurt Book Fair. read ...
Shortlist in place: the Most Innovative Online Book Project 2009
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, the online magazine "NEWBOOK - Magazin für vernetzte Leser" will be presenting the prize for the Most Innovative Online Book Project 2009. 13 projects have been nominated for the shortlist out of a total of 40 submissions. read ...
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