FRANKFURT A.M. EDITION

October 12, 2020

— INSIDE THIS EDITION —

This year, Publishing Perspectives' coverage of the digital Frankfurt Book Fair includes morning and evening email editions with event recommendations and coverage of the fair's discussions and announcements.

You can also visit our Frankfurt page, which includes links to our latest fair news, curated event listings, and link to download our Frankfurt magazine.

In this edition:

Events for Monday, October 12
Bärbel Becker's Event Recommendations
Preview: Publishing Perspectives Talks
‘Brazilian Publishers’ at Frankfurter Buchmesse
Watch: Canada's Guest of Honor Plans

— TODAY'S EVENT LISTINGS —

Events on Monday, October 12

14.00 - 15.00: Meet the Editors- Inside the Acquisitions Process in the UK

14:00 - 17:30: African Perspectives: Writers and Literary Experts in Conversation

15:00 - 16:00: Meet the publishers of the Invitation Programme 2020

15:00 - 17:30: Frankfurt Conference: Academic & Scholarly

16.00 - 17.00: Meet the Editors - Inside the Acquisitions Process in the US

18.00 - 19.00: 20-20 Vision: Selling Political and Social Justice Books in the U.S.

SEE PP'S COMPLETE EVENTS LIST

See event calendar

THIS YEAR, JOIN US ONLINE!

Canada’s book industry is going online for this “Special Edition” of the Frankfurt Book Fair. Three short literary documentaries showcasing renowned Canadian authors and illustrators will be broadcasted on the world's stage. Discover our short literary documentaries; our list of Canadian titles translated into German; as well as our list of Canadian rights available on the German market!

Sponsored by Canada FBM2020

Publishing Perspectives Talks at the 2020 Frankfurter Buchmesse

The trio of Publishing Perspectives Talks at the Frankfurter Buchmesse this year brings together some of the sharpest players in the book business for agile conversation and debate.

Bärbel Becker’s Frankfurt Event Picks: International Publishing

Bärbel Becker’s selection of events at the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair, ranging from rights presentations to book prize ceremonies and introductions to international literature.

— NEWS TO START THE DAY —

‘Brazilian Publishers’ Brings Creativity and Content to Frankfurter Buchmesse

Book export organization Brazilian Publishers has a full lineup of online events during the Frankfurter Buchmesse week, as well as a catalogue of titles with rights available. (Sponsored)

Watch: Canada's Guest of Honor Plans in Frankfurt

As part of our #FBMspecialedition video series, we speak with Juergen Boos, Julie Boyer, and Caroline Fortin about Canada's program in Frankfurt—this year and next.

Learn more

The Power of Brazilian Literature Worldwide

Trying to find creative stories that portray diversity and different cultures? Go to the Brazilian Publishers page on PubMatch and see the power of the Brazilian publishing market! Over 350 books of several literary genres are available in many different languages.