News

There is always something new to discover about the world’s largest content fair. Here is where you can find out more about current fair events and contests, as well as read relevant interviews with interesting people.

2019

News

“…more than is possible in theatre or film”

Under the heading “The second look: 32 comic adaptions from Babylon Berlin to Marcel Proust”, the Frankfurter Buchmesse is presenting a collection of this type of comic book, with a focus on Berlin, at its collective stands at book fairs abroad. Time for an interview with the curator.

Read interview

2018

News

CEO Talk with John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan

John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan, was featured at this year’s Frankfurt CEO Talk in the Frankfurt Pavilion at Frankfurter Buchmesse. He spoke about changing consumer habits and new international media competition around storytelling. You can watch the complete CEO Talk here.

Go to Video
News

Opening of the Frankfurt Pavilion with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

In conversation with Croatian author Ivana Sajko, the recipient of this year’s International Literature Award – Haus der Kulturen der Welt, and Belgian writer Stefan Hertmans.

Watch video
News

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Speech Opening Press Conference Frankfurter Buchmesse 2018

"It's time for men to read women" - watch the speech by renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at the Frankfurter Buchmesse Opening Press Conference.

Watch video
News

Harry Potter world record attempt

Germany chases the Harry Potter world record!
Harry Potter is more than a hype. Even 20 years after the German-language volumes were published by Carlsen Verlag, the magical stories about Harry, Hermione and Ron are as lively as they were on the first day. It goes without saying that the 20th anniversary in Germany must be celebrated in a very special way and with a new world record!

Go to the record
News

Weltempfang Satellites: Georgian literature, global citizenship and responsibility

What significance does homeland have for writers, and is its loss trauma or inspiration? How can the concept of global citizenship - a world society with universally valid rights and duties for its "citizens of the world" be lived? Juergen Boos, Director of Frankfurter Buchmesse, will discuss these questions with his guests in the "Weltempfang Satellite" series of talks.

More information
News

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to attend the 70th Frankfurter Buchmesse

In a festive ceremony on Wednesday, 10 October 2018, he will open the Frankfurt Pavilion, a new, iconic event venue at the book fair.

More information
Interview

Interview with AI-Publisher UNSILO

“Publishing will become increasingly personalised!” - Interview with the winner of FBM-Wildcard 2018 AI-Publisher UNSILO

Read interview
Interview

THE ARTS+ Maya Kodes - Interview with Yves St-Gelais

Meet MAYA KODES: “A digital code from cyberspace that came into the world thanks to the magic of holography.” Yves St-Gelais shares the secret of Maya´s story and gives us an insight of what to expect at THE ARTS+.

Read interview
Interview

Guest of Honour 2018: Georgia - Interview with Simone Bühler

“Georgia is exciting, moving and never indifferent” - Interview with Simone Bühler, Head of the Guest of Honour programme at the Frankfurter Buchmesse (10–14 October 2018).

Read interview