Closing Time
The fair is now in full swing with currywurst lunches, passed business cards, and Brazilian dance parties. The floor is packed with folks mingling and chatting about what the hot books might end up being. Day 3 features panels on books adaptations, the future of publishing, and more AI. Even as things wind down, you can bet that the gossip at the Hof will still be hot.
Tobias Winn, CEO of Tonies, the screen-free audiobook player for children, said the company will open two new markets in 2027 and expand licensing opportunities to sports teams and more original IP. more »
Kaveh Akbar, Marlon James, Barbara Kingsolver, Annie Proulx, and Salman Rushdie are among the authors featured by U.S. agents at this year’s Buchmesse. Listings will be updated on a rolling basis through the fair’s closing on October 11. more »
When big emotions overwhelm kids, parents feel it too. Licensed child psychologist Dr. Marcy Atkins offers a practical roadmap built on The Marcy Method, starting with biology, environment, and parent regulation before behavior. Get scripts, calming strategies, and a five-step de-escalation plan that actually works. (Sponsored) More »
The annual Global 50 report, which ranks publisher by revenue, finds RELX and Thomson Reuters in second and third place, respectively. more »
The idea that AI will take all publishing jobs is “rubbish,” said Bloomsbury founder Nigel Newton as part of a panel on the topic, but he and others agreed that entry-level positions may disappear, staff need retraining, and new roles will emerge. more »
Join the Taipei International Book Exhibition, February 16–21, 2027, with Czechia as Guest of Honor. Connect with publishers, explore international rights opportunities, and discover new voices in publishing at one of Asia's leading book fairs. We look forward to welcoming you in Taipei! (Sponsored) More »
Must-see events for tomorrow at the fair. more »
The longtime director of the book world’s largest trade event is presiding over his final fair before handing the role, which he has held since 2005, to Joachim Kaufmann. As for his post-Frankfurt plans? “I just want to disappear and ride motorcycles,” Boos says. more »
ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier) is the global standard for identifying people and organizations engaged in creative activities. This unique identifier distinguishes you from others with similar names — ensuring correct attribution, more accurate search results, and increased discovery. To find out more go to ISNI.bowker.com. (Sponsored) More »
The company has automated its translation publishing workflow and introduced Genie, a new AI-powered companion. more »
The director of international scouting at Maria B. Campbell Associates in New York discusses trends, self-publishing and the financial health of the market. more »
The CEOs of Sourcebooks, Abrams, and Perfect Bound reflect on what it takes to implement new ideas in legacy businesses. more »
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