The newsletter of Frankfurter Buchmesse Issue 2 / 2026 |
Dear reader,
Artificial intelligence will, in the long run, become a natural part of literary production — at least according to Taiwanese writer and curator Wang Tsung-Wei. In our conversation, he reflects on a literary landscape undergoing profound transformation.
What remains unchanged, however, is our commitment to supporting the industry with our grant programmes and masterclasses. You can find all the details in this newsletter.
Enjoy reading!
Your Newsletter Team |
Connect, exchange, inspire: our events at the London Book Fair |
Engage in conversations at our events at the London Book Fair! On Tuesday, the "Young Voices Network" brings together young industry members with international professionals to exchange ideas and learn from each other. Hosted by Frankfurter Buchmesse and the London Book Fair in cooperation with international partners, this event takes place on 10 March, starting at 5.15 pm on the International Stage. To start the second book fair day on a relaxing note, join us for our "Frankfurt Frühstück": on Wednesday, 11 March, at 9 am at the German Pavilion (Stand 6D 61). Enjoy fresh pastries, delicious coffee, and captivating discussions with colleagues. We are looking forward to seeing you there! |
Wang Tsung-Wei © Aenbi Kuo |
AI and literature: “No longer a matter of the future” |
What do authorship, acceptance and reading habits look like in a literary world that is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Following the conference ‘The Curated Future: AI, Creativity, and New Paths to Reading Engagement’ in Taipei, we spoke with Taiwanese author Wang Tsung-Wei about creative collaboration between humans and AI. Wang paints a picture of a future in which AI is not just a tool but a partner, and in which readers help shape stories themselves. |
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One of the 2025 Masterclasses © FBM |
Hosts wanted for FBM Masterclasses |
Companies and organisations interested in hosting one of the digital Frankfurter Buchmesse Masterclasses taking place on 18–22 May can now get in touch. The format offers companies and organisations a strong platform to share expertise, showcase best practices and engage with an international professional audience. Recordings remain available in the media library after the live sessions.
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Frankfurt Global Network 2025 © FBM |
Applications open for the 2026 grant programmes |
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Books meet business: facts and figures about FBM25 |
4,350 publishers and exhibiting companies from 93 countries once again made Frankfurt the global meeting place for the publishing industry in October 2025. With a total of 44,900 visitors, the Literary Agents & Scouts Centre and the Publishers Rights Centre were busier than ever before. This also shows that Frankfurter Buchmessse is the most important business location for international rights and licence trading. |
Two tech partners receive wildcards for FBM26 |
The software studio Garage51 from Frankfurt and the start-up Druid Learning from Dublin have won a free exhibition stand at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026. They will be presenting services for the publishing industry and demonstrating how digital experience concepts and AI-supported content processing can change publishing. |
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Agnes Ahlander Turner © private |
"Scouts are the newsroom of the publishing industry" |
What are the latest trends in the global rights market? And how do they shape the way publishers operate on an international basis? We talked with Agnes Ahlander Turner, President of the literary scouting company Maria B. Campbell Associates. for the publishing industry, who will also be a guest at our free online networking format The Hof on 26 Februrary. |
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The Osnovy team at the award ceremony © Nastia Telikova |
“Ukraine has long been a multicultural hub” |
How is the cultural role of a publishing house changing in a country under attack — and which voices in Ukrainian literature are still being overlooked internationally? Osnovy Publishing, winner of the Chytomo Special Award of Frankfurter Buchmesse, has stood for a self-confident publishing stance for decades. We spoke with co-owner and CEO Andriy Vyshnevsky. |
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The collection "Women as Human Beings" consists of 30 titles. |
Happy Women's Day! A feminist book collection |
Where do women stand today – in society, at work, in the family? What has become of the feminist movement? Why do we even talk about ‘women's rights’ when women are often exposed to discrimination and violence? The book collection 'Women as Human Beings' brings together 30 German-language titles that explore these questions. Frankfurter Buchmesse will present the collection at international book fairs throughout the year. |
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| Romania will be Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2028. The agreement was signed last week in Bucharest. read more |
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