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.
German Book Prize Names Its 2021 Jury, Opens Submissions
The leading award in German-language fiction opens its 2021 competition with the appointment of seven new jurors and €25,000 for the winner.
Lebanon: Calls for Investigation Follow Publisher Lokman Slim’s Murder
Leaders of Frankfurter Buchmesse and the Börsenverein, supported by the International Publishers Association, condemn the killing of Lokman Slim.
Writers, Translators Call for Action: Belarus Solidarity Day
In a joint call to action, Europe’s writers and translators call on ministers of culture to take action against Lukashenko’s Belarus.
Germany’s Börsenverein to Belarus: ‘Cease Persecution of Critical Voices’
The German association of publishers and booksellers cites a ‘wave of threats against publishers, booksellers, translators, and writers’ in Belarus.
German Nonfiction Prize Has Entries From 135 Publishers for Its First Round
Publishers in three countries have submitted more than 200 titles for the jury’s consideration in the 2021 competition.