For publishing companies from NICs, globalisation is a two-edged sword. Access to the world market seems easier thanks to limitless communication. At the same time, the advance of new conglomerates makes it harder to get in on the market. That is why the Frankfurt Book Fair annually offers its renowned Invitation Programme. It is organised by litprom - the Society for the Promotion of Literature from Africa, Asia and Latin America. This year once again it makes it possible for a group of about 24 publishers to introduce themselves at the industry’s biggest get-together in the world.

Apart from being paid their travel expenses and their stay, the carefully selected guests from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Arab World, the Caribbean and Central and Eastern Europe are always given a free stand at the Fair. Funding is provided jointly by the Frankfurt Book Fair and the German Federal Foreign Office.

As in past years, the guest publishers will attend a two-and-a-half-day seminar before the Book Fair begins, not only preparing them for the Fair, but also providing them with wide-ranging information on the German book market.

As a discussion forum, the seminar gives them the opportunity to talk to experienced speakers from the industry on topics such as international sales, marketing, rights and licences, and book design.

Meet our guests in Hall 5.0.

Information on participation and applications for 2011

Interested publishers can submit their own applications for the approx. 22 spaces.
Please send informal applications by 31 March 2011 at the latest.
Applicants will be sent a questionnaire.

Requirements:

Good knowledge of English.
Independent publishing company with an ambitious programme for an international public.

Expenses:

Costs incurred for travel, the seminar, accommodation and the stand are covered.
The publishing company is required to pay for the transport of its books to Frankfurt.