Seven German book publishers—’competitors in real life,’ says Klett-Cotta publisher Tom Kraushaar—look forward to the next gathering.
The European and International Booksellers Federation Report on 2020
A new EIBF report reveals how booksellers in Europe responded to the pandemic in 2020 and what changed in the book retail landscape.
Germany’s Book Market: The Börsenverein on 2020 and Early 2021 Sales
While online sales have proved to be robust, city bookstores are challenged by urban areas described as ‘increasingly deserted.’
Jürgen Kaube Receives Inaugural German Nonfiction Prize
Nonfiction books ‘deserve a big stage right now,’ says the Börsenverein’s Karin Schmidt-Friderichs as this program names a first winner.
Germany’s Publishers Demand That Belarus Release Roman Protasevich
The Börsenverein has partnered with Frankfurter Buchmesse and nine other institutions in a petition pressing for the activist’s release.
Germany Backs Frankfurt Exhibitors, Hails ‘Freedom of Expression Week’
Industry Notes: As Berlin underwrites exhibitors’ risk at Frankfurt, the Börsenverein makes ‘Freedom of Expression Week’ a recurring program.
German Publishers’ ‘Freedom of Expression Week’ Is Underway
International citizens are signing the new Charter for the Freedom of Expression created by the German publishers’ association.
Peter Kraus vom Cleff Named the Börsenverein’s New Managing Director
The transition to vom Cleff’s leadership of Germany’s Börsenverein is scheduled for January 1, Alexander Skipis ending 15 years of service.
German Nonfiction Prize Names Its First Round of Finalists
Eight titles now are in contention for the €25,000 honor, in the delayed first award cycle of the German Nonfiction Prize.
Germany’s ContentShift Accelerator Opens Its 2021 Program
Five startups will be chosen for development in the ContentShift Accelerator and one will win €10,000 at Frankfurter Buchmesse.