In its ‘special edition’ format now being planned for October 14 to 18, the trade show should be able to accommodate up to 20,000 visitors at once on the fairgrounds.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Is a Go: A 2020 Physical-and-Digital Fair
Anticipating in-person participation from throughout Europe–and from abroad as travel restrictions allow–the fair will go forward.
Coronavirus Resources: Frankfurter Buchmesse’s The Arts+ Opens a Way for Publishers to Pitch Their IP
As the pandemic narrows sales channels in publishing and other industries, Frankfurter Buchmesse’s The Arts+ offers a new forum for creative content.
Ukraine Opens New Rights Support Grants for International Publishers
Having caught its stride in 2019, Ukraine’s book market now is weathering the pandemic—and opening a new translation grant for rights buyers.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Responds to News of Oktoberfest’s Cancellation
The decision on Oktoberfest in Munich brings into question Frankfurter Buchmesse may proceed. The trade show’s organizers hope to have news by mid-June.
Coronavirus Updates: Wolff Translator’s Prize Shortlist; ‘Canadian Stories’ Podcasts
Five titles translated from German to English are up for the Wolff Prize. And ‘I Value Canadian Stories’ examines the nature of the content.
PW Star Watch 2020 Partnership Will Contribute to Binc’s Pandemic Response
PW Star Watch, honoring leadership in the North American markets, will contribute to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation’s pandemic-related efforts.
Coronavirus Worklife: Poland’s Wydawnictwo Literackie’s Mission Stays on Track
While the COVID-19 has sent the publisher’s staffers to their home offices, Olga Tokarczuk’s Nobel win still pushes the team to introduce emerging voices.
Frankfurt Audio Puts Out 2020 Call; International Booker Postpones Naming Winner
Frankfurter Buchmesse opens Frankfurt Audio submissions and the UK’s International Booker Prize postpones its winner announcement.
Spain’s Readmagine Opts for ‘Plan B’; Frankfurt Extends the BookFest Deadline
Publishing conference Readmagine is organizing a digital approach for 2020, as Frankfurt allows publishers more time on BookFest concepts.