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Frankfurt Book Fair Opens This Week With Expanded Public Access and Philippines as Guest of Honour

Organizers aim to reach new readers by allowing Friday entry plus on-site sales from the first day.

Vor dem Beginn der Frankfurter Buchmesse wird der Deutsche Buchpreis verliehen. Nominiert sind Werke der Schriftsteller Dorothee Elmiger, Kaleb Erdmann, Jehona Kicaj, Thomas Melle, Fiona Sironic und Christine Wunnicke.
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Overview

  • The 2025 fair runs October 15–19, preceded by the German Book Prize announcement on October 13 and an opening press conference on October 14.
  • Newly minted Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai is set to speak at Tuesday’s press conference, and Maria Ressa will discuss security with Jens Stoltenberg on the Center Stage.
  • As guest of honour, the Philippines will present a broad program with about 60 titles newly available in German and a pavilion using native materials such as shells, bamboo and pineapple fiber.
  • Public access expands to a full Friday, book sales are permitted from day one, and the 5,600 m² Festhalle becomes a large Meet the Author area with extensive signing sessions.
  • Organizers expect more than 1,000 authors and exhibitors from 92 countries, and public tickets are limited to online pre‑sale with set daily prices and 9:00–18:30 opening hours.