Skimming Back: A Brief History of Frankfurter Buchmesse

Blog Contributor | October 2, 2023 | ReadersMagnet, Book Fair, Book Events
Skimming Back: A Brief History of Frankfurter Buchmesse

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One of the world’s prominent trade book fairs comes back this October. Before stepping into a new journey, let’s look back on the history of Frankfurter Buchmesse.

Autumn may be the season when markets are packed with abundance in harvesting. It’s also when people sink into their thick blankets and sip hot chocolates as the temperature cools down – the time for chilly comfort and mellow pastimes. But for book enthusiasts, this season means snuggling closer to books and reading out the piled-up to-read list one has been itching to start.

Autumn is famous for turning leaves and pages, the romanticized season for reading and imagination.

But if there’s another thing autumn is also known for, it’s the Frankfurt Book Fair. As a distinguished trade for books, the Frankfurt Book Fair is considered one of the most important events in international trading that amasss the largest number of exhibitors. This five-day event is annually held in mid-October at Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It has continuously run its success for 75 years since its conception.

The History of Frankfurter Buchmesse

This October 18-22, 2023, readers and authors alike can catch ReadersMagnet at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023. The self-publishing company becomes an exhibitor for the world-famous book fair, bringing together its clientele and book lovers for the five-day literary endeavor.

Throughout the history of Frankfurter Buchmesse, it has been a prime platform for wordsmiths to convey their advocacies and invite an audience to join them in amplifying their cause. For years, the book fair has only housed one of the biggest number of books displayed. It also became a unique setting for social discussions. Established in 1949, the history of Frankfurter Buchmesse started and continued in richness and significance. As the event served as a multiplier in the book trade industry, it has continuously been a sought-after annual occurrence for anyone searching to amplify their platform.

Since its conception, the history of Frankfurter Buchmesse has consequentially grown in influence and purpose. As the literary field has evolved, so has the book fair. As early as the 12th century, the Frankfurter has already been a hotpot for handwritten books. It had become a haven solely for authors who worked on their pieces alone until publishing companies became significant.

It’s the First Ever Opening Event

The Frankfurter Buchmesse official launch occurred on June 10, 1949, and gathered 100 registrations by mid-August from its initiation. But the number continued to grow until the event’s final date. The first event that took off the history of Frankfurter Buchmesse was organized by the Hessian Publishers and Booksellers Association, with 205 attendees.

The event was officially recognized by Borsenblatt, the trade journal for Germany’s publishing industry. It was given an advertising issue promoting the event. The affair gathered 9,046 fairgoers with 205 German publishers on the day, making it successful even from the get-go. Frankfurter Buchmesse’s influence on people grew more prominent as the literary field grew.

Now, it has become one of the most prestigious and biggest book trading events in Germany and worldwide. From its initial 205 publishers and exhibitors attending, it now holds thousands of names under its wing. These names are given the place to speak about affairs that matter to them. The event allowed them to influence the, likewise, thousands of fairgoers.

The Latest Frankfurter Buchmesse

Despite its withstanding history, Frankfurter Buchmesse 2023 wouldn’t have come to fruition if not for the success its previous year achieved. With its slogan encouraging attendees to spill their creativity, the 74th Frankfurter Buchmesse created an immersive, colorful, and awe-inspiring world of literary wonder. The event became a space for reflection and action against the growing discrimination. It’s where like-minded individuals share their pieces and opinions about ongoing issues.

Given the successes of its previous affairs, the 74th installation of the book fair amassed a total of 4,000 exhibitors from 95 countries. The fairgrounds also witnessed 93,000 trade visitors, with 87,000 private visitors gracing its floor.

This coming 18-22, the Frankfurter Buchmesse will launch its 75th book fair, which is expected to be a total success. If you’re an author looking to showcase your work or a book lover seeking another book to read, this will be the perfect time and place for you!

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