Both an influential writer and contentious political activist in post-war Germany, Günter Grass died on April 13, 2015.
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Final Shutdown: Club Bertelsmann Closes Remaining Stores
Club Bertelsmann, Germanys first — and for a long time very successful — book club finally closed its last two retail stores on March 31st 2015.
Friendly Takeover: Carlsen and Lappan Join Forces
German publisher Carlsen has taken over the humor program of Lappan Verlag to form the largest humor and cartoon publisher in the German-speaking market.
The Best Book(let) at the Frankfurt Book Fair
By Ingrid Süßmann For most of the year, the Bible probably is the most read book worldwide. But during the Frankfurt Book Fair, there’s another book that aims to shed some light on trying times. During the fair, your bible is going to be the all-knowing Messe ABC. Download it here from Publishing Perspectives. No matter if you’re a naive …
Get Cultured in Frankfurt
By Ingrid Süßmann Frankfurt is not only Germany’s business capital and home to the Book Fair, it’s also a city full of culture. When you feel like you need a little break from all the hustle and bustle inside the fairgrounds, you’ll find that the city has a lot to offer. Next to Berlin, Frankfurt has the second-highest concentration of …