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November 21, 2015

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015, Vol. 2: The Programmes

November 21, 2015

After posting a general overview of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 (FBM) last week, here’s a closer look at the events and programmes that took place on the exhibition grounds. The beauty about books and publishing is that they cover anything and everything under the sun. Books are a medium that contains knowledge in every imaginable sphere. This breadth was also represented at the book for.

Trade Visitors

As with any trade fair, FBM is a platform for business. Trade visitors were there to discover books, negotiate, close deals and to build connections. This means that there were lots of meetings, particularly during the weekdays when it was only open to trade visitors as well as the press. The weekend was open to the public. Although, some business meetings also spilled over to Saturday and Sunday.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Discovering books and noting them down

Discovering books and noting them down

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Meetings at DTV

Meetings at DTV

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Deeply absorbed in discussions

Deeply absorbed in discussions

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Press conducting interviews

Press conducting interviews

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Last few business meetings over the weekend

Last few business meetings over the weekend

Broadcasters

Lots of newspapers and magazines were represented at FBM. But beyond print, many broadcasters were there too. ZDF conducted interviews with authors at Das blaue Sofa (a literature show). ARD ran their own programmes, as did other broadcasters.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: ARD broadcasting from FBM 2015

ARD broadcasting from FBM 2015

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Cameras rolled throughout the book fair

Cameras rolled throughout the book fair

Author Signings

Naturally, there were many author signings too. Publishers hosted them at either their stands or at the dedicated author signing tent outside. Big names from YA literature included Victoria Aveyard, Kerstin Gier, Kiera Cass and Jim Kay.

Jim Kay signing Crini's illustrated Harry Potter edition

Jim Kay signing Crini’s illustrated Harry Potter edition

Events Corners

On the programme also were many smaller scale events that catered to specific groups. Even the Cabinet of Germany had programmes. One of these was a quiz organized for students, challenging their knowledge of Germany’s history. Another corner was dedicated to self-publishing where authors shared their experiences with aspiring authors.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Quiz organised by the Bundesregierung

Quiz organised by the Bundesregierung

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Self-publishing area

Self-publishing area

Outdoor Tents

Stepping out of the halls leads to a large open space where tents were set up. These included the reading tent, author signing tent and open stage. Many programmes filled the time slots to entertain the book fair visitors.

The open stage

The open stage

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: The reading tent

The reading tent

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Visitors assembled inside the reading tent

Visitors assembled inside the reading tent

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Maite Kelly & Britta Sabbat perfoming their children's book

Maite Kelly & Britta Sabbat performing their children’s book

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Derek Landy talking about Skullduggery Pleasant

Derek Landy talking about Skullduggery Pleasant

Gourmet Gallery

Beyond appealing to the visual senses with cookbooks in the gourmet gallery, culinary shows excited with amazing flavours. Cookbook authors brought their recipes to life during culinary shows. They shared tips and passed around food for viewers to taste.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Fattoria La Vialla bringing Italy to the table

Fattoria La Vialla bringing Italy to the table

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Food tasting, risotto in hand

Food tasting, risotto in hand

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: Trying La Vialla's locally cultivated wine

Trying La Vialla’s locally cultivated wine

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: The audience enjoying their drinks

The audience enjoying their drinks

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: No alcohol for this dapper boy, so he received cookies from La Vialla

No alcohol for this dapper boy, so he received cookies from La Vialla

Wrapping Up

There were countless programmes going on at FBM but these are the ones that I managed to capture during my time there. Of course, I loved the combination of books and food. If I could, I would’ve lugged home tons of cookbooks but I managed to keep myself in check. Instead, I took in as much as I could and let myself be amazed by all these sights.

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Comments

  1. Alexa S. says

    November 24, 2015 at 05:35

    FBM seriously looks like a lot of fun! I’m glad you had the opportunity to go and experience something so awesome :D

  2. Joey @ Thoughts and Afterthoughts says

    November 23, 2015 at 09:58

    I was hoping this next post included pictures of you and others (friends!) in the community — do they not exist?!

    • Joséphine Simone says

      November 23, 2015 at 10:15

      Lol. Yes, they do exist! The people was gonna be Vol. 3 or 4! ;) And there’s Crini at Jim Kay’s book signing, so at least one friend is in this post. Haha.

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