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Germany's biggest annual book fair.

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2004 Frankfurt Book Fair

October 8, 2004

Frankfurt Book Fair Opens

Gerhard Schröder and Amre Mussa, the secretary general of the Arab League, opened the Frankfurt Book Fair on Tuesday. Chancellor Schröder welcomed his Arab guests and stressed the importance creating a cultural dialogue.
October 6, 2004

Opinion: Open, Sesame!

When the Frankfurt Book Fair opens next week, the guest of honor will be the Arab world. The event promises to be a success by drawing attention to a significant segment of world literature, as long as everyone joins in.
October 2, 2004

Book Fair Turns Spotlight on Arab Literary Talent

Many popular Arab authors remain unknown in the West. That may change as the Frankfurt Book Fair invites the Arab League as guest of honor this year. But the nagging issue of censorship might not be touched upon at all.
September 29, 2004

Building Bridges With Books

Building a bridge between the Middle East and the west is no small task, but its something the organizers of this year's book fair in Frankfurt hope to accomplish. Can literature and commerce do the job?
June 28, 2004

Reading at Leipzig's Book Fair

With more than 2,000 exhibitors from 29 countries, numerous events and prominent German literati, the Leipzig book fair, which opens Thursday, is hoping to become a major player on the international book scene.
March 25, 2004

9/11 Conspiracy Theory Books Dominate Debate at Frankfurt Book Fair

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, 9/11 conspiracy theory books are a hot topic of conversation. And three books -- all by German authors -- are topping the country's bestseller list. Why are the works such a focus of interest?
October 10, 2003

Muhammed Ali at the Frankfurt Book Fair

October 9, 2003

The German-Russian Culture of Exchange

At a time when relations between Germany and Russia are at their most cordial, cultural exchange initiatives appear to be benefiting with a number of high profile events highlighting the bond between the two countries.
October 9, 2003

Publishers Hope Book Fair Will Help Ailing Industry

The world's biggest trade fair for books opens on Tuesday evening in Frankfurt/Main. The 55th Frankfurt Book Fair could provide a badly needed boost to an industry in crisis.
October 8, 2003

Human Rights Groups Criticize Russia

October 8, 2003

Cuba Shuns Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair will have to do without Cuba this October. The communist country cancelled its participation after Germany withdrew from the 2004 Book Fair in Havana.
September 4, 2003

Germany in Brief

Hamburg police test Harley-Davidson motorcycles; foreigners suspected of crimes may be deported to countries that torture prisoners; dispute over diesel tax buried and more.
July 22, 2003

Business Briefs

Frankfurt Book Fair considers new location, drug-maker Schering posts dramatic profit jump, Deutsche Bahn workers to strike Saturday and more.
February 28, 2003

Frankfurt Book Fair To Highlight Arab States

January 27, 2003

Frankfurt Book Fair

October 11, 2002

New Media Cuts Through the Publishing Gloom

Far from killing off the printed word, the Internet is actually creating new opportunities for the publishing industry - but is it helping or just making things worse?
October 10, 2002

Lithuanian Authors Feted at Book Fair

Although it's located at the geographical centre of Europe, many still see Lithuania as part of the east. This year, Lithuania is the focal point of the world's largest book fair, which kicked off in Frankfurt Wednesday.
October 10, 2002