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A fresh Tuesday edition of our newsletter is here for you and we begin with giving you the major highlights of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 which is going on in its full swing. Sit back and enjoy the reading of three major attractions at the Frankfurt Book Fair. We are also pleased to announce that the registrations for Publishers Training Programme for Young Professionals 2015 are now open. Register yourself to avail the early bird discount. The registration for this year is online and is easily accessible.
So, scroll down for a refreshing read, right here!
Enjoy the edition
Best wishes,
The German Book Office Team
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1. Opening press conference with Salman Rushdie
About Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie, born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1947, studied history at Cambridge. He became world famous with his novel “Midnight’s Children”. His books have received distinguished international prizes; among others, he has been awarded the Best of the Bookers and, in 1996, the European Union’s Aristeion Prize for Literature. In 2007, the Queen knighted him. His most recent novel, “Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights”, was published in Germany by C. Bertelsmann.
On the significance of freedom of expression for authors and the book industry
the author Salman Rushdie gave the keynote address at the opening press conference of the Frankfurt Book Fair. His biography and literary work give him an influential voice in the worldwide debate about freedom of expression in publishing. The publication of polemic literature and its consequences affect not just authors but the entire publishing industry. That’s why freedom of expression and boundaries are key topics at this year’s book fair. Heinrich Riethmüller, Chairman of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association, and Juergen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair, stated their position on the matter. The appearance by the world-renowned author also coincided with the recent publication of his new book “Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights” (published in Germany by C. Bertelsmann), a modern fairy tale about the struggle between the worlds and the tension between faith and reason.
2. The Markets: Global Publishing Summit is a new event from the Frankfurt Book Fair and Publishing Perspectives that showcases seven strong and vibrant publishing regions.One can hear from the influencers from each of these markets, get insights from professionals working there, and meet the relevant people who can help to expand business abroad. The seven markets are:
- CHINA International partnerships and joint ventures
- TURKEY Whole publishing market
- USA Digital publishing and innovation
- GERMANY Scientific and business information
- SOUTH KOREA Education and children's books
- MEXICO Trade publishing
- INDONESIA Trade publishing
Juergen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair (14-18 October 2015), and Edouard Cointreau, Vice President of the World Cookbook Fair have signed an important long term agreement for the food and wine publishing industry. They have agreed to work together to bring the very best publishers and authors of the culinary sector to Frankfurt, the largest book trade fair in the world, in 2015.
The entire culinary world on 1,000 square metres: some 80 exhibitors from over 30 countries are expected at the Gourmet Gallery of the Frankfurt Book Fair (Hall 3.1, L135) – more than twice as many exhibiting publishers as last year. Roughly 1,000 titles will be on display; 50 events are planned for the Show Kitchen and Gourmet Salon. In 2015, for the first time, the Gourmet Gallery is being hosted in cooperation with Gourmand International, organiser of the World Cookbook Fair. Celebrity chefs and gourmet cookbook authors, including Tim Raue (Germany), Martin Walker (UK), Vefa Alexiadou (Greece), Chef Wan (Malaysia), Chakall (Argentina) and Marlena Spieler (USA) will take the stage in the Show Kitchen and Gourmet Salon in cooking shows, tastings and panel discussions. Prominent international guests are also expected at the anniversary event of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: on the Thursday of the fair, the best cookbooks of the past 20 years will be selected.
For more details visit, http://www.book-fair.com/en/fbf/
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