Exemplary among many markets for its early testing and responsible distancing regulations, Germany looks will let bookstores begin reopening Monday.
Frankfurt Opens Fellowship and Invitation Program Applications
Two annually funded programs at the October industry trade show are this year concentrated in children’s and young readers’ content.
Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron To Open Frankfurter Buchmesse and Guest of Honor Program
The French president joins the German chancellor at Frankfurt’s opening, as France’s ‘Francfort en français’ program opens in the Guest of Honor pavilion.
What’s the Buzz: Merkel Concerned About Online Copyright; Schmidt Wins German Book Prize
By Edward Nawotka On the eve of the opening of the Frankfurt Book Fair, German Chancellor Angela Merkel made it clear that she’s uncomfortable with the proposed Google Book Settlement. Speaking in her weekly video podcast, she expressed excitement about attending the Fair, while adding that “The German government has a clear position: copyrights have to be protected on the …
German Buch News: Merkel Commits to Frankfurt, Schwarze Becomes a Chevalier
By Siobhan O’Leary The Boersenblatt reports that Chancellor Angela Merkel is planning to attend the opening of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair on October 13th. It is still unclear which political figures will represent Guest of Honor China at the fair, but what is clear is that the opportunity for political and cultural discourse will be a priority. Longtime Aufbau …