The retiring Frankfurt Book Fair President and CEO reflects on two decades leading the world’s flagship international book fair through some the most complex times in publishing history.
In Its Second Edition, READ Barcelona Continues to Spread Its Wings
Hundreds of progressive publishers traveled from all corners of the world to attend the upstart READ Barcelona’s second edition, which ran from September 16-18.
A Record Breaking São Paulo Book Biennial
The 2026 fair welcomed 760,000 visitors, as exhibitors reported average daily revenue growth of 57% over the previous edition.
A Challenge and an Opportunity: A Book Festival Opens the Door to Mozambique
A new book fair in Mozambique seeks to ‘help create the infrastructure, skills, relationships, and commercial opportunities’ for local publishers, writers, and readers.
Brazil’s Record-Breaking ‘Flip’ Festival Shows Why Literary Festivals Matter
Drawing 40,000 visitors to the historic city of Paraty, the country’s leading literary festival demonstrated its growing cultural and commercial influence—even as that success placed new pressure on its host city.
Italy Unveils Its Guest of Honor Plans for the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair
Italian officials said 61 authors and 33 publishers will participate in the Guadalajara program under a theme inspired by legendary Italian author Umberto Eco to mark the tenth anniversary of his death: “The world speaks to us like a great book.”
Two Literary Festivals in Paris Focus on the African Continent
Maghreb des Livres, well-established but trying to rebuild momentum after several years of decline, and Rive Noir, a dynamic new venture, highlight the vibrancy of African literature.
At the Beijing International Book Fair, Rights Trading Gives Way to IP Licensing
The 32nd Beijing International Book Fair closed on June 21 with solid numbers: 2,835 copyright agreements signed across 82 countries. But the real story was how China’s publishing industry is rebuilding itself around streaming commerce, AI-assisted editorial workflows, and transmedia IP.
Another Successful Paris Book Market Looks to Extend ‘The Global Reach of the French Language’
In its fifth year, the Paris Book Market welcomed more than 330 international publishers and a first-time guest of honor program, yet another sign of its growing success.
Emirati Literature Takes Center Stage at the Warsaw International Book Fair
Represented by the Sharjah Book Authority, which was this year’s guest of honor, the Emirati literary scene was showcased in Warsaw through a series of events featuring UAE authors matched with 10 well-known Polish creators.