See our news and videos, or contact us••/•• Frankfurt Edition: October 19, 2023

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Frankfurt: 2024 Guest of Honor Italy Presents Plans

At a press conference on Thursday, 2024 Guest of Honor Italy previewed its Frankfurt Book Fair plans featuring 120 authors and artists.

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Frankfurt Anniversaries and Fair Photos from Wednesday

Alongside the hustle of meetings, fair-goers are celebrating their 25th anniversaries as Frankfurt exhibitors, stand openings, and reconnecting with friends.

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Frankfurt: Ukraine’s Chytomo Award Names a Shortlist

The new award from Ukraine’s publishing trade news medium, ‘Chytomo,’ names its first shortlist in three categories.

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Richard Charkin in Frankfurt: Day Two

Richard Charkin, now on his 51st Frankfurt, continues his observations with a look at the fair, the industry, and how it's all holding up.

Buchmesse Veterans Recall 'Frankfurt Moments'

The industry in Frankfurt's 75 years has changed, a lot. But some faithfully recall their personal highs – those 'moments' at Buchmesse.

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A Report from the US on Agents Well-Being

A survey on American literary agents' experience surfaces concerns about the business model's viability, diversity, and burnout in a demanding job.

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Friday Program in Frankfurt: Focus on Academic Publishing

Location: Congress Center, Level 2, Room Spektrum

9:30 - 10:00 am

Networking Breakfast

10:00 - 11:00 am

Research Integrity: Technology, Trust, and Transparency

Vivian Berghahn, Managing Director, Berghahn Books
Peter Brantley, Director of Online Strategy, University of California Davis Library
Stuart Whayman, Managing Director - Researchers & Librarians, Elsevier
Moderator: Sven Fund, Senior Director, Knowledge Unlatched

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sustainability and the Future of Scholarly Communication: Looking Forward at Business Models, SDGs, and Beyond

Heather Staines, Director of Community Engagement and Senior Consultant, DeltaThink
David Tréfás, Head of Modern Collections, University of Basel University Library
Rachel Martin, Global Director of Sustainability, Elsevier
Richard Gallagher, President and Editor-in-Chief, Annual Reviews
Moderator: Leah Hinds, Executive Director, Charleston Hub

See our speakers and program