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Frankfurt Book Fair

Germany's biggest annual book fair.

Where thousands of deals are made - and future trends are discussed. DW coverage of the "Frankfurter Buchmesse" is collated below.

Literaturfest München 2016

How do independent publishers in Germany survive? 04.04.2019

After the bankruptcy of Germany's largest book wholesaler, small publishers are on red alert. The issue at stake is nothing less than democracy and cultural diversity. Is there a glimmer of hope for them?
Symbolbild: Ein Mann hält sich ein elektronisches Buch, E-Book-Reader, ein anderer Mann ein konventionelles Buch vor das Gesicht

German book market: Between crisis and hope 11.01.2019

The book branch is in a crisis as fewer people are reading print and younger generations are turning to their smartphone. A look at the facts that show developments in Germany's book industry.
Zoe Beck

WorldLink: Attacks on writers increase in Germany 13.10.2018

The investigation into the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor who hasn't been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, continues. A recent survey in Germany showed 60 percent of writers believe freedom of expression is under threat, with attacks on writers on the rise. DW spoke with author Zoe Beck at the Frankfurt Book Fair to find out more.
Buchmesse Frankfurt

Opinion: Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 is more political than ever 12.10.2018

The world's largest book fair has always taken a stance, but this year is different — it's tone is defensive, determined and grim. DW's Sabine Peschel describes the politically loaded atmosphere of the 2018 event.
DW auf Frankfurter Buchmesse 2018 Talk zu 100 Gute Bücher

'100 German Must-Reads' launched at Frankfurt Book Fair 12.10.2018

The world's largest book fair served as the launching pad for DW's bilingual literature special project. "100 German Must-Reads" recommends and presents 100 remarkable German novels that can also be read in English.

Logo Raif Badawi Award 2018

Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism win Raif Badawi Award 10.10.2018

The independent network of journalists ARIJ has won the 2018 award for courageous reporting. The prize comes as the recent disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has underlined the job's dangers.
Buchmesse Frankfurt Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie fires up Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 opening 10.10.2018

The world's largest book fair has celebrated its opening with calls from authors and EU politicians defending — and demanding — diversity in the book branch. The 2018 fair focuses on human rights amid a rising far right.
BG Georgien: Symbolbilder

Georgia - a holiday destination between the Caucasus and the Black Sea 09.10.2018

Georgia is located on the border between Europe and Asia and combines an exciting mix of people, cultures and traditions. A fascinating country that is still an insider tip.
Gewinnerin - Deutscher Buchpreis - 2018 - Inger-Maria Mahlke (Archipel)

Inger-Maria Mahlke wins 2018 German Book Prize 08.10.2018

One of the most-coveted awards in German literature has gone to the author of Archipel. The novel tells the story of three families on the Canary Island of Tenerife from different social classes in Franco-era Spain.
BG Georgien: Symbolbilder

Frankfurt Book Fair: Spotlight on Georgia, a country of contrasts 08.10.2018

Georgia is the guest of honor at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair. The small Caucasus republic presents richly diverse literature.

Krsto Lazarevic

My Europe: Georgia fights over its future 07.10.2018

Georgia: A land whose inhabitants see themselves as undeniably European, yet are far from united on what 'Europe' even means. Krsto Lazarevic visits the country as it takes the spotlight at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Edouard Louis

French author Edouard Louis: Why Macron will lead voters to the far right 19.06.2018

France overlooks its lower class, Edouard Louis tells DW. The literary star defies his country's elites and social taboos with his autobiographical novels, including his latest, History of Violence — now out in English.

Friedenspreis des Buchhandels an Aleida und Jan Assmann

Prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade goes to Aleida and Jan Assmann 12.06.2018

The German academic duo have been selected for cultural writings that have promoted "sustainable peace and understanding among the peoples of the world." They will be receiving the award at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Fariba Vafi, Schriftstellerin

LiBeratur Prize puts non-European female writers in the spotlight 26.01.2018

Germany awards numerous literature prizes — but this one is solely for non-European women. For 30 years, the LiBeratur Prize has given less represented female literary voices a platform.
Deutschland Souad Mekhennet

Souad Mekhennet: the journalist who speaks to jihadis 17.10.2017

German-born Mekhennet has focused her investigative career on diving into militant Islamist networks. She spoke with DW at the Frankfurt Book Fair about her job's dangers and why it is important to speak with jihadis.
Deutschland Frankfurt Pauluskirche - Margaret Atwood erhält Friedenspreis

Margaret Atwood, master of dystopia, awarded German Booksellers' Peace Prize 16.10.2017

Margaret Atwood is one of the most influential authors of our time. The German Booksellers' Peace Prize, awarded at the Frankfurt Book Fair, recognizes the Canadian writer's strong voice against repression.
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