Anniversary partner events
75 years of Frankfurter Buchmesse – an anniversary party would be unthinkable without Germany’s leading dictionary publisher Duden! So we’re celebrating the book fair with an impressive installation highlighting our renowned dictionary series.
75 years of Frankfurter Buchmesse – an anniversary party would be unthinkable without Germany’s leading dictionary publisher Duden! So we’re celebrating the book fair with an impressive installation highlighting our renowned dictionary series.
Over 500 books will come together in an explosion of colour – to admire, to browse and to photograph! Stop by – at the Agora in front of Hall 3.0 – and help make our installation one of the defining photo motifs of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2023!
Have you always wanted to draw your own magic animal? Nina Dulleck, illustrator of “The School of Magic Animals”, will show you how to do it in her drawing lesson – step by step and with a wealth of practical and simply “magical” tricks!
Have you always wanted to draw your own magic animal? Nina Dulleck, illustrator of “The School of Magic Animals”, will show you how to do it in her drawing lesson – step by step and with a wealth of practical and simply “magical” tricks!
Be part of it: on Sunday, 22 October 2023, from 2.30 pm until 5.00 pm in room Fantasie 2.
IMPORTANT: Bring your own toy or stuffed animal along to serve as a model. Drawing materials are available on site.
Whether fantasy or young adult literature, adventure or romance — we’ll lead you through Frankfurter Buchmesse in pursuit of your favourite genre: at the grand Fakriro Fair Rally from Wednesday to Sunday in Halls 3.0 and 3.1.
Whether fantasy or young adult literature, adventure or romance — we’ll lead you through Frankfurter Buchmesse in pursuit of your favourite genre: at the grand Fakriro Fair Rally from Wednesday to Sunday in Halls 3.0 and 3.1.
Choose your rally and explore new and familiar stands, highlights and insider tips.
Not just an avid reader but you also write? Our rally for authors will put you in touch with some of the most interesting book fair stands to help shape your writing career.
Regardless of which rally topic you opt for: join in, familiarise yourself with entirely new aspects of Frankfurter Buchmesse and solve our big book fair riddle! The lucky winner gets a surprise package full of exciting books.
Would you like to take part? Find out how it works in our info flyers at all participating stands or on our website www.fakriro.de – you can also visit us at the Fakriro stand in Hall 3.1, C 126.
Welcome to Vegania! On the four islands of Vegania, people have found different ways to adopt completely vegan lifestyles. Futurologist Joël-Luc Cachelin tells us how this works in "Veganomics".
Welcome to Vegania! On the four islands of Vegania, people have found different ways to adopt completely vegan lifestyles. Futurologist Joël-Luc Cachelin tells us how this works in "Veganomics".
We invite you to join in: Take our utopia quiz to find out which island of Vegania suits you best. All participants will receive goodies and the chance to win a book. On the Sunday of the fair you can meet Joël-Luc Cachelin together with "Pantopia" author Theresa Hannig at 11.30 am in Frankfurt Studio and from 12.00 pm at our stand.
HIRZEL Publishing House, Hall 3.1, Stand D120
In a mini-Chinese course on Sunday, 22.10.23 at 11:00 a.m., we will explain the basics of the Chinese language to children (and interested adults): How does a tonal language work and why is it so important to hit the right note?
In a mini-Chinese course on Sunday, 22.10.23 at 11:00 a.m., we will explain the basics of the Chinese language to children (and interested adults): How does a tonal language work and why is it so important to hit the right note?
What does the phrase "mā mà mǎ" mean? How are the characters constructed? How do you find a character in a Chinese dictionary? How do you greet others in Chinese? How do you count to ten? And why are Chinese people wary of the number 4? Interesting facts about the most spoken language in the world!
Dragon House Publishing House, Stand 3.1 A88
Frankfurter Buchmesse is turning 75. There have already been some highlights and there are to be many more: At the dot on Stand, the goal is to continue writing the history of the Frankfurter Buchmesse. On an action wall, every visitor can use round letter stickers to stick on the words that they associate with Frankfurter Buchmesse or would like to see.
Frankfurter Buchmesse is turning 75. There have already been some highlights and there are to be many more: At the dot on Stand, the goal is to continue writing the history of the Frankfurter Buchmesse. On an action wall, every visitor can use round letter stickers to stick on the words that they associate with Frankfurter Buchmesse or would like to see.
In this way, a creative smorgasbord of the past, present and future of Buchmesse is created over the course of the fair.
You can also discover many other sticker attractions with colorful dots here: dot on in Hall 3.0 Stand H21
Our Krimifant, the mascot of the SYNDIKATS and the Mörderische Schwestern, has been kidnapped! Who will find him on our crime safari?
Our Krimifant, the mascot of the SYNDIKATS and the Mörderische Schwestern, has been kidnapped! Who will find him on our crime safari?
Just download the app and solve the riddles. Once you have discovered the plushy fellow and taken a selfie with him, you can take part in a raffle. You can win a book package. Visit us Wednesday through Sunday in Hall 3, C 85, where you can also find the link to the crime safari.
As part of the “Feels like Hessen” campaign and the calendar competition of the same name, the Hessen Creative Industries Office visually approaches the Hesse feeling year after year. On the occasion of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023, all visitors will be asked for a word that describes Hesse for them.
As part of the “Feels like Hessen” campaign and the calendar competition of the same name, the Hessen Creative Industries Office visually approaches the Hesse feeling year after year. On the occasion of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023, all visitors will be asked for a word that describes Hesse for them.
Visit the Hessian Creative Industry, be inspired by the winning motifs of the 2024 calendar shown there at the stand in Hall 4.1 G37 and win one of 10 large-format wall calendars “Feels like Hessen 2024” with your word and a little luck. Participation in the competition is only possible on site at the stand of the Creative Industries Office during the Frankfurter Buchmesse from October 18th to 22nd, 2023.
The Frankfurt Book Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary - and our little Major Tom is celebrating his 5th birthday. That's why we at Tessloff Verlag have come up with a very special promotion this year!
The Frankfurt Book Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary - and our little Major Tom is celebrating his 5th birthday. That's why we at Tessloff Verlag have come up with a very special promotion this year!
Visitors to our booth (Hall 3.0, Booth D87) can immerse themselves in the captivating space adventure "Little Major Tom - Departure into the Unknown" via a so-called dome screen (a kind of "half planetarium"). The 25-minute science fiction animated film, specially developed for the immersive fulldome medium, is based on the successful Tessloff children's book series "Little Major Tom" by Dr. Bernd Flessner (author), Peter Schilling (idea creator and co-creator) and Stefan Lohr (illustrator).
Take part and win a great youth book package every day. And it's that easy: Come by our Arena stand, scan the QR code with your smartphone and start the quiz to find out which of the houses from Jana Hoch's bestselling series "The Ruby Circle" suits you best .
Take part and win a great youth book package every day. And it's that easy: Come by our Arena stand, scan the QR code with your smartphone and start the quiz to find out which of the houses from Jana Hoch's bestselling series "The Ruby Circle" suits you best .
Immortalize yourself on the photo wall and take part in our big youth book competition with a selfie. Thursday, October 19th until Sunday October 22nd. – at the Arena stand Hall 3.0/E 64.
The 75th anniversary of Frankfurter Buchmesse is dedicated to Germany's northernmost island: Sylt. Take part in our Sylt Quiz and show us how well you really know the island!
The 75th anniversary of Frankfurter Buchmesse is dedicated to Germany's northernmost island: Sylt. Take part in our Sylt Quiz and show us how well you really know the island!
We will raffle off 3 copies of the Sylt game, which will be released in spring 2024, exclusively from all correct answers every day. All participants can also win small sylt prizes while stocks last.
Stop by hall 3.0 stand G6 at Pug&Duck Publishing and say: I want the island!
Participation in the Sylt Sweepstakes is only possible on site at our booth and only during the Frankfurter Buchmesse from 18-22 October 2023.
Meet exciting experts with their own non-fiction book and become an author yourself. Meet around 10 female non-fiction authors and develop the first idea for your own book. We will start off by loosening up with the help of voice coach Louise von Bülow, followed by a collaborative talk – about writing, publishing and why more women are needed in the book market.
Meet exciting experts with their own non-fiction book and become an author yourself. Meet around 10 female non-fiction authors and develop the first idea for your own book. We will start off by loosening up with the help of voice coach Louise von Bülow, followed by a collaborative talk – about writing, publishing and why more women are needed in the book market.
In another short workshop, you will have the opportunity to develop your own book vision with supervisor Christine Neumann. Look forward to exciting discussions, two short workshops and a raffle of book packages and card sets.
You want to be there? This event will take place on Friday, 20 October at 16.00 in Hall 3.0, The Writing Sessions Stand B29.
What is this interesting long staircase? Where can you stroll through these beautiful colonnades? Is that the Alps behind this church?
What is this interesting long staircase? Where can you stroll through these beautiful colonnades? Is that the Alps behind this church?
With the photos on our wheel of fortune you can learn more about Central and Eastern Europe. And even more with one of our book prizes that are waiting for you. For the 18th of the 75 times, the German Cultural Forum Eastern Europe will be at the Frankfurt Book Fair and is looking forward to your visit in hall 3.1, stand K74!
Tunnel Books are 3D pop-up books which allow children to discover new worlds through a peephole. From dinosaurs to underwater adventures and pirates, there are eight different topics to choose from. All books are sustainably produced from upcycled cereal packaging.
Tunnel Books are 3D pop-up books which allow children to discover new worlds through a peephole. From dinosaurs to underwater adventures and pirates, there are eight different topics to choose from. All books are sustainably produced from upcycled cereal packaging.
To get your free book, visit us at the Ukiyoto Publishing and Tunnel Books stand (Hall 6, C 134) or reserve one in advance at tunneltunnelboook@gmail.com
(copies are limited).
We celebrate the anniversary with mini-readings, talks, songs and a small competition on the theme of bookmaking. This humorous event under the motto "About Books" offers snapshots from behind the scenes of the people involved with books: authors, readers, editors, reviewers and people from publishing houses, printers, bookshops and book fairs. The book songs by Eleonore Hochmuth will be a real highlight!
We celebrate the anniversary with mini-readings, talks, songs and a small competition on the theme of bookmaking. This humorous event under the motto "About Books" offers snapshots from behind the scenes of the people involved with books: authors, readers, editors, reviewers and people from publishing houses, printers, bookshops and book fairs. The book songs by Eleonore Hochmuth will be a real highlight!
It includes a big evening programme with songs and a cheerful, lively dance show on the theme of "(un)leafing through" books as well as readings and a raffle on Thursday, 19 October at 8.00 pm at the Kellertheater Frankfurt, Mainstraße 2.
On Friday, 20 October, Saturday 21 October and Sunday 22 October starting at 4.00 pm, Konkursbuch Verlag, Hall 3.1, Stand B 101.
We are giving away 75 beautifully designed Deluxe Editions of our bestsellers. To get your copy, visit the Fingerprint Publishing stand 6.1 B47 and say, “Happy Anniversary, FBM”.
We are giving away 75 beautifully designed Deluxe Editions of our bestsellers. To get your copy, visit the Fingerprint Publishing stand 6.1 B47 and say, “Happy Anniversary, FBM”.
Join us in commemorating this milestone and enhance your bookshelf. These editions are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Come and join us as we celebrate ASTA’s 12th anniversary. Discover how ASTA achieved its success as a publisher in Indonesia. Learn about curating ELT books. Explore the world of publishing and meet the diverse and talented team behind ASTA.
Come and join us as we celebrate ASTA’s 12th anniversary. Discover how ASTA achieved its success as a publisher in Indonesia. Learn about curating ELT books. Explore the world of publishing and meet the diverse and talented team behind ASTA.
Interested? See you on October 19th at 3 PM in hall 4.0 A82.
Hurry! Attendees will receive specially curated, UNESCO Heritage Batik goodies from Indonesia! Gifts are limited.
