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Lisa Hinchcliffe, Founder and Principal Librarian in the Loop, voiced her concerns about trust and ethics at The Scholarly Kitchen Live session earlier. ‘Researchers are compromising the ethics of their own profession’, she said #fbm26

Top hacks to kick off the day at ‘The Future Skills for Publishing Professionals’ panel with Nigel Newton, Suzanne Collier and Sarah Arbuthnot. AI and what’s required to succeed dominated the conversation #fbm26

Pulitzer Prize winning author Jill Lepore discusses the future and the role of AI: ‘Our thoughts and our words - and our books - are our own’ And our consent to, or refusal of, any system of government must come from us.’ #fbm26

Juergen Boos, Director of Frankfurter Buchmesse, addresses The Opening Conference: ‘Freedom to publish determines which stories can still be published today, which perspectives reach people, and which conversations a society has.’ #fbm26

The Opening Press Conference of the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse is about to begin #fbm26 Our speakers are: Juergen Boos, Sebastian Guggoltz and US bestselling author Jill Lepore.

Rights Selling in a Changing Landscape is the topic for today's #FRM26. Are we obsessing too much about the entertainment business? Should the books industry just stay in its lane? Great chat about the impact of social media, kids' diminishing attention spans and the demand for shorter books.

One of the most insightful sessions of the day at #ipgac was an overview of the audio market given by Videl Bar-Kar and Mariana Feged of Bookwire + Matt Sweet of @elevenlabs.io ‘It’s a cultural imperative to put audio front and centre’ said Bar-Kar. The huge growth in the sector continues.

Today we’re at #ipgac and we are delighted to be a sponsor of this amazingly supportive event. So good to see a packed theatre and so many friends and colleagues. The indie publishing industry seems to be thriving! 🙌

Marie-Pierre Gracedieu is the CEO and Founder of Le Bruit du Monde, a very select and focussed list. She explains that they publish only 12 titles a year, and just 6 books in translation. This allows them to put their energy into books they really believe in. It's very different to 25 years ago.

Our next speaker at the FRM is Simon Philippe Turcut of literary publisher Editions La Peuplade who is based in Quebec, Canada. They are one of the only companies there who are publishing books in translation from around the world. They sell books directly to the French market.

Today at the Frankfurt Rights Meeting we are focussing on France. Literary agent Pauline Cuchet gives a great overview of the French market: big groups buying up smaller companies, the Fixed Book Price is still important, print runs down and still a thriving independent market. Here are some stats 👇

In its 40th anniversary year, we kicked off this afternoon's Frankfurt Rights Meeting with a discussion about #AI and its impact on the rights business. 2 Key takeaways: most copyright laws still protect human creativity; and AI is useful but there will always be a need for the human in the loop.

Under the motto "Publishing Growth in Every Postcode", the industry will come together on 10/09/26 for the IPG Autumn 2026 Conference (in London or online). A great warm-up for #fbm26 in October Further details are available here: www.independentpublishersguild.com/IPG/SharedCo...

🎉Book-to-Screen is coming to #KVIFF! – And these are the selected titles: www.kviff.com/en/film-indu... We aim to connect the publishing and film industries more closely and support the development of a market for adaptation rights from Central and Eastern Europe.🎬

📣 Reminder: You can still apply for Volia– Special Programme for Publishers from Ukraine and Neighbouring Countries until 10 April! ➡️Get all the details, here: www.buchmesse.de/foerderprogr...

💥Comics, manga, and visual storytelling are your thing and you’re a publisher, editor, or rights & licensing manager? Then this is your sign to apply for the Frankfurt Global Network 2026!✍️ ➡️ www.buchmesse.de/en/fellowshi... #BookSky #Publishing #fbm26

✍️Apply now: Frankfurter Buchmesse & Berlinale Matchmaking International publishing houses can now apply to participate in the Book-to-Screen Day Matchmaking at #FBM26. 📅Friday, 9 October 2026 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm 📍FBM ✍️Application deadline: 22 April www.buchmesse.de/en/rights-li... #Booksky

US historian Jill Lepore to speak at the Opening Press Conference of the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse! Read the full press release here: www.buchmesse.de/en/press/pre... #fbm26 #booksky #fbm

@thebookseller.com has begun its search for the Rising Stars Class of 2026! ⭐ 📅 Send in your nomination by 15 May! ➡️https://www.thebookseller.com/features/the-bookseller-rising-stars-2026-submissions-open-for-16th-annual-list #BookSky

Meet Osnovy Publishing, the winner of this years Frankfurter Buchmesse Chytomo Special Award!🏆 ➡️You can read the full interview with co-owner and CEO Andriy Vyshnevsky here: www.buchmesse.de/en/news/ukra... #Booksky #Chytomo

📖💫Du bist jung, arbeitest in der Buchbranche und möchtest den deutschen und französischen Buchmarkt hautnah erleben? Dann bewirb dich jetzt für das Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship 2026! ✍️Bewerbungsschluss: 16. März 2026 Alle Infos: www.buchmesse.de/foerderprogr... #buchsky #germanbooksky

What topics do you think will be next on the industry agenda? The next Frankfurter Buchmesse Masterclasses will take place between 18 and 22 May 2026. The masterclasses are open for host applications. www.buchmesse.de/en/highlight...

Romania to be Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2028. Today, Romania’s Minister of Culture András Demeter and Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Director Juergen Boos signed the official agreement in Bucharest. The press release can be found here: www.buchmesse.de/en/press/pre... #fbm26 #fbm28

What’s the next story in editing — and who will tell it? Join us for the first The Hof Session of 2026 and find out! The Next Story in Editing – Where Trends, Talent, and Technology Meet 📅26 February 2026 4.00 — 5.00 pm 💻Register now via Zoom: buchmesse-de.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #thehof #fbm

Next up at #ipgsc is Viviane Basset of @quartobooksuk.bsky.social who is giving a masterclass on Marketing and Publicity. Top tips: look at comparable titles, spend time with the author, understand your audience’s values and interests, and lots of TLC/good author care.

“It’s a fact of life but AI doesn’t always behave in the way we expect software to behave” says @georgewalkley.com at #ipgsc What we also know is that AI is getting smarter and cheaper.

Awesome keynote from the BBC’s culture and media editor @katierazzbbc.bsky.social ‘AI cannot replace creatives’ she says as she tackles the thorny topics of trust, authenticity and accuracy, culture as the refuge from reality and the rise of podcasts as TV shows #ipgsc

What is it like to lead a big business as a duo? Joint CEOs Sarah Benton and Jonathan Perdoni at @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social knowledge well. ‘It’s about clearly defined roles, a low-ego modern leadership style.. it’s not about agreeing on everything but it is about trust’ they say #ipgsc

An inspiring, high-energy keynote from Jonathan Douglas @literacy-trust.bsky.social at our Spring Conference. A rallying call for everyone to get involved in the National Year of Reading - not just to sell more books but to support literacy, inclusion and mobility #ipgsc

🌏Mit Kinder- und Jugendbüchern weltweit sichtbar werden: Unsere Rights List bringt ausgewählte Neuerscheinungen deutscher Verlage auf internationale Buchmessen und Branchenevents. 👉 Anmeldeschluss: 20. Februar 2026 Alle Infos: www.buchmesse.de/ausstellen/p...

Under the motto “The Business of Reading”, the publishing industry will come together on 11 February for the IPG Spring 2026 Conference. Those unable to attend in London can also join the event online. Further details are available here www.independentpublishersguild.com/SharedConten... #IPGSC

Juergen Boos, Director of @buchmesse.de kicked off the packed #BISG “Doing Rights Right” event at Goethe Institut NY by reminding the rights professionals in the audience that, no matter the challenges in the world, their work is all about building relationships.

📣Frankfurter Buchmesse is setting the course for the future: internationally experienced publishing executive Joachim Kaufmann will become President and CEO of Frankfurter Buchmesse in autumn 2026. You can find detailed information in the press release: pr.buchmesse.de/i/OyeHtXKVb0... #fbm26

How is leadership changing in the book industry – and what perspectives do women in decision-making positions bring to the table?📖 🎤We asked Karin Schmidt-Friderichs and Slava Svitova about their thoughts. Read the full interview here: www.buchmesse.de/en/news/inte... @boersenverein.bsky.social

This year's titles for the Books at Berlinale event have been announced. Since 20 years, we have been working with the Berlinale Co-Production Market to showcase titles that are suitable for screen adaptation. @pubperspectives.bsky.social publishingperspectives.com/2026/01/fran...

Missed out on some of the many FBM25 events? No problem! You can gain insights from industry experts, explore the trends shaping publishing, and expand your knowledge by rewatching FBM25 sessions in our media library.🎬 ➡️https://www.buchmesse.de/en/highlights/media-library Our tipps for you:

Translating Chile: Open Call 2026📣 📚Chile will be the Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2027! The Translating Chile program is looking for foreign publishers interested in translating and publishing Chilean books in other languages. ➡️More information: www.dirac.gob.cl/traducciones

Happy 2026!🎉 A new year also means a new Frankfurter Buchmesse📖 We look forward to another year filled with a shared passion for books, reading and writing new stories!🫶 ✍️ #FBM26 will take place from 7–11 October 2026 with Czechia as Guest of Honour Czechia2026. #booksky #buchbubble

💥Comics are born in dialogue – and business grows in exchange. 📈For 2026, both the Comics Business Centre and the Webtoon Area will expand, reflecting the developments in the industry ➡️Book your table now until 31 January 2026 and meet the global comics industry at Frankfurter Buchmesse!

🎤„Frankfurt bleibt in Bewegung – mit der Branche, für die Branche.“ Christian Ebert (Geschäftsleitung FBM) im Interview über das neue Hallenlayout 2026✍️ ➡️Hier geht es zum Artikel im Börsenblatt: www.boersenblatt.net/home/neu-sor... #FBM26 #BlueskyVerlage #Buchbubble

Discover German Stories in Guadalajara!🧳 📚The #FIDL is taking place from 29 November - 5 December 2025. Come say Hi! 📍German Collective Stand No. II 1, EXPO Guadalajara ➡️Find our full programme and a list of all co-exhibitors, here: www.german-stories.de/.../feria-in.... #booksky #bookfair

🌎Mit Büchern um die Welt: das sind die Deutschen Gemeinschaftsstände 2026! Internationale Präsenz zeigen und ausländische Märkte erschließen - mit unserem Netzwerk. 🤝 ➡️Jetzt anmelden und ein globales Netzwerk aufbauen: www.buchmesse.de/ausstellen/p...

"The uniqueness of the fair derives from being both an integrated B2B and B2C fair. With our new strategy we aim to strengthen both parts,” - Christian Ebert, VP Marketing & Sales, FBM. Read more on FBM Next in the Publishing Perspectives Interview: publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/fran...

📚 One year after Italy’s appearance as Guest of Honour at #FBM24, Giornale della Libreria explores the current state of the Italian publishing industry. Download the PDF for free, here: www.giornaledellalibreria.it/landing-page...

Frankfurter Buchmesse auf Expansionskurs – mit neuer Leadagentur Scholz & Friends🎉 Wir danken Vier für Texas für 13 Jahre erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit!♥️ Hier geht es zur Pressemitteilung: www.buchmesse.de/presse/press...

🎥The next Book-to-Screen story: submit your novel for Books at Berlinale now! ✍️ Deadline: November 11, 2025 👉You can find all details, including a short checklist for publishers and literary agents, here: www.efm-berlinale.de/en/copro-mar... #berlinale #book #film

At the Frankfurt Bookfair @buchmesse.de , I once again moderated the Frankfurt Kids Conference, including interviewing beloved Gruffalo-illustrator Axel Scheffler for his opening keynote. #kidlit #kidlitart #ukkidlit #kidlituk #booksky #fbm25

Our first time at the @buchmesse.de Frankfurt Book Fair was an absolute blast! 🤩 A huge thank-you to Medien.Bayern for making our participation possible. We loved gaining new insights into the global book publishing industry and connecting with so many inspiring people from around the world.