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How are the many facets of Canadian identity being reflected in the country's literature? What challenges need to be faced in terms of translating? How can Canada's linguistic and cultural diversity - its singular plurality - be portrayed authentically? In this interview, Sonja Finck, who also translated the Canadian GuestScroll inscription into German, gives insights into her work. An inspiring conversation about the characteristics of Canadian literary culture from a translator's point of view.

More than 750 participants across all channels / Approximately 4,400 digital exhibitors from 103 countries / 2,100 events during the week of the fair / buchmesse.de serves as a digital showcase for the global book industry

Participation in a two-day programme (18–19 May 2020) at the Cannes Film Festival / Application deadline 14 February 2020

A look at the themes of the 70th Frankfurter Buchmesse.

Publisher Simon de Jocas (Éditions Les 400 Coups, Canada) shares his thoughts with us on the occasion of the "Freedom of Expression Week": What does freedom of expression mean to you personally? What do you think is the biggest challenge to freedom of expression? What can publishers from around the world do to promote freedom of expression?

In the Exhibitor Directory you will find all the companies exhibiting physically and digitally at the Frankfurter Buchmesse. Use keywords, products or industries to refine your search.

Katharina Robitzkat, Visitor

Publishers can now register for the 73rd Frankfurter Buchmesse (20–24 October 2021). Dedicated to the topic “re:connect”, this year’s book fair is planned as an in-person event with additional digital formats, and can be flexibly adapted to pandemic-related developments. The focus will be on the international rights business and public events. This year’s Guest of Honour is Canada.

Two of the ten books that were presented in to an audience of film producers at the first ever digital "Books at Berlinale" this year came from Canada, the Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2021. In "The Confetti Flight Path" (La trajectoire des confettis) by Marie-Ève Thuot, generations of characters, trapped by social norms, successively test the limits of decency. We talked to her about the prospect of her book being adapted as a movie.

Jennifer Kim, CEO and founder of Nooroongji Books (Canada), is a passionate FBM visitor and bookseller. From her last visit at Frankfurter Buchmesse in 2022, she shares valuable tips for booksellers and visitors who are planning their trip to #fbm24.

Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Reidy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux will be the speakers at the Frankfurt CEO Talk 2017.

The Marché du Film of the Cannes International Film Festival takes place online | Frankfurter Buchmesse enables 11 publishing companies and agencies from five countries to take part in the virtual Shoot the Book! programme by SCELF and Institut Français on 25 and 26 June 2020

Visit the new International Stage and experience readings by authors from all over the world. Discover our multi-facetted programme for the general public.

Invitation to the award ceremony on the Thursday of the Book Fair // A Book Is a Film Is a Game networking day

The 71st Frankfurter Buchmesse ended today, with a significant increase in the number of visitors of 8.3 percent at the weekend and a rise of 3.7 percent on the trade visitor days. In 2019, the fair welcomed a total of 302,267 visitors, an increase of 6.0 percent compared to last year.

You have booked the stand and ordered the equipment. Now you can get ready for further arrangements. We help you to market your company, your authors and your content.

Book your stand at Frankfurter Buchmesse. All registration forms and important documents concerning your stand booking can be found here.

Join Frankfurter Buchmesse's Campus Weekend on 19 and 20 October 2024. Discover publications on the latest research findings, interviews with authors and tips on starting your career.

All information about the New Adult level at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 in Hall 1.2: discover your programme highlights now and secure your ticket!