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Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
Where the World of Publishing Comes Together
Frankfurt Book Fair is widely regarded as one of the world’s most significant international publishing events. Each year, publishers, authors, literary professionals, rights buyers, media representatives, and companies from across the global publishing, media, technology, and entertainment industries come together in Frankfurt, Germany.
Independent Book Vendor at
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
October 7–11, 2026
Five days on the fairground
Messe Frankfurt, Germany
The world's largest publishing event
The five-day event provides an important international platform for discovering new titles, building professional connections, exploring publishing opportunities, and discussing rights and licensing across markets.
The professional focus is particularly strong during the opening days, while the weekend welcomes a broader public audience, creating an exceptional environment for both industry professionals and book enthusiasts.
Our Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 Showcase
As part of our Frankfurt 2026 initiative, participating books will be presented through a professional international book showcase designed to increase visibility among publishing professionals, rights representatives, media, and visitors attending the fair.
Our objective is to give selected titles a professional presence within the international publishing environment and create an opportunity for their work to be discovered beyond the domestic market.
The professional focus is particularly strong during the opening days, while the weekend welcomes a broader public audience, creating an exceptional environment for both industry professionals and book enthusiasts.
Our Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 Showcase
As part of our Frankfurt 2026 initiative, participating books will be presented through a professional international book showcase designed to increase visibility among publishing professionals, rights representatives, media, and visitors attending the fair.
Our objective is to give selected titles a professional presence within the international publishing environment and create an opportunity for their work to be discovered beyond the domestic market.
Showcase Opportunities
- Print Book Display
Selected print books can be physically displayed as part of the international book showcase, allowing attendees to discover the titles and review the work in person.
- Ebook Presentation
Digital titles may be presented through designated digital displays, including large-format screens where available, giving visitors another way to discover participating books.
- New Title Showcase
Newly released titles can receive dedicated visibility through a new-title presentation, helping draw attention to recent publications among attendees and industry professionals.
- Exhibition Catalog Advertising
Additional promotional visibility may be available through advertising opportunities in relevant exhibition catalogs, providing participating titles with another channel for professional exposure.
An International Publishing Audience
Frankfurt Book Fair brings together an extensive international publishing community, making it an important environment for:
Publishing professionals
International rights and licensing representatives
Publishers and literary organizations
Authors and book professionals
Media and industry representatives
Booksellers and distributors
Readers and publishing enthusiasts
Participation provides an opportunity to place a book in front of an international audience and position it within a broader global publishing conversation.
Plan Ahead for Frankfurt 2026
Exhibition and showcase space can be limited, and materials may need to reach the designated exhibition provider before specific shipping deadlines.
Our team will coordinate the required book information, promotional materials, artwork, and other preparation requirements in advance to help ensure that participating titles are ready for the Frankfurt 2026 showcase.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
October 7–11, 2026
Messe Frankfurt | Frankfurt, Germany
Represent Your Book on an International Stage
Give your book the opportunity to be discovered in one of the world’s most important publishing environments.
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International fairs
Currently: Frankfurt 2026
This October, we're bringing independently published authors to Messe Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Book Fair runs October 7–11, 2026, with Shawn Reuter’s The Redeemed Soul confirmed for the delegation.
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We select authors whose work is ready, prepare their materials, and represent them directly to the industry year-round.
