Book Fair
Personnel news: new director of communications at the Book Fair
The Frankfurt Book Fair is boosting its commitment to the growth areas of creative industries and e-content. As from 1 April, Thomas Minkus will be in charge of this sector. His successor as director of communications is Katja Böhne. 
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Young Argentine literature: the Frankfurt Guest of Honour in Leipzig
Five young authors from Argentina will be guests at the Leipzig Book Fair - launching Argentina’s Guest of Honour appearance at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2010. Here is a small cross-section of young Argentine literature. read
The first step is easy: the Newcomer Package
Anyone exhibiting for the first time at the Frankfurt Book Fair faces many hard choices when confronted with such a wide range of services and different ways of designing a stand. The Newcomer Package gives beginners (and returners) an all-round trouble-free programme. read
Friends for life: the Frankfurt Fellows
"Once a Fellow, always a Fellow" - all those who have taken part in the Frankfurt Book Fair’s Fellowship Programme are convinced of that. Anyone who would like to join the international community of Fellows has until 30 April to apply. read
A fixed star in the Berlinale firmament: Breakfast & Books
Presenting a novel in just a few minutes: this is an art that agents and rights dealers have mastered to perfection. Ten titles were introduced at the Breakfast & Books event at the Berlinale (11 – 21 February 2010), attracting a great deal of interest. read
International Activities
A few places still available: Quick Rights International Seminar in Bologna
For what is the fourth time now, the Frankfurt Book Fair joins forces with the Children’s Book Fair in Bologna (23 to 26 March 2010) to hold a Quick Rights Seminar. For information on the programme and to register: read
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Abu Dhabi: gateway to the Arab publishing world
840 exhibitors came to Abu Dhabi from 63 countries this year for the International Book Fair (ADIBF) - around 32 per cent more than a year ago. International visitors were particularly pleased with the wide-ranging professional programme. read
White robes and lots of books: images from the ADIBF 2010
Dishdashas and abayas wherever you look: the traditional clothing worn by men and women in the Emirates is an everyday sight at the book fair in Abu Dhabi 2010. Our photo gallery provides snapshot views of the ADIBF 2010. read
Abu Dhabi blog: tales from the book fair on the Persian Gulf
The key topics at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair were copyright, piracy and also trade in rights and licences. Our bloggers report on the fascinating discussions and meetings involving authors and publishers. read
Trade Information
Opt out or opt in? No decision on Google book settlement
For months now, the revised version of the Google book settlement has been preoccupying the international publishing world. But the court decision is taking its time. How do those in the industry assess the situation? We have listened to some of them. read
Book Sprint: idea with future potential?
It only needs a few ingredients to make an idea into a method that looks to ways forward outside traditional publishing. "Book Sprint" is one example of literary varieties that are transmitted by the internet as well. read
International Network of Young Publishers
The "youngsters" in the book industry have realised: together we’re stronger. Britain’s Society of Young Publishers (SYP) now wants to help young publishers to network internationally for the first time. An interview with Jon Slack. read
TOC New York: a video report
Every year, the "Tools of Change for Publishing" conference in New York comes up with a broad overview of the trends in the new media world. We found the topics social media and copyright were the most interesting. A video report by Hannah Johnson. read
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