The Frankfurt Book Fair continues to be the largest and most
important trade show for books worldwide, with participants from
108 countries. With a history dating back 500 years to the
Gutenberg Press, this fair is the world’s most important venue
for publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, translators,
authors and suppliers dealing with publishing rights, licenses
and international property rights. Frankfurt Book Fair 2008
attracted 299,112 visitors and 7,373 exhibitors from 100
countries. 
The United States represented nearly 10% of the total exhibitors
and enjoyed high visibility as one of the largest non-German
group in attendance.
Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from October 14 – 18,
2009.
Click here for a list of our services at the Book Fair, including participation in the AEP Educational Publishers Pavilion.
Click here for a list of companies that will be participating in the AEP Educational Publishers Pavilion.
No-Cost Services for U.S. Exhibitors and Visitors
The U.S. Commercial Service in Germany supports sales efforts of American exhibitors and visitors before, during and after the fair. The registration for our IPP-program is closed since October 8, 2009. For questions please contact:
Mr. Volker Wirsdorf, Senior Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service, American Consulate General
Giessener Strasse 30, 60435 Frankfurt, Germany
Tel: 49-69-7535-3150, Fax: 49-69-7535-3171
Email: Volker.Wirsdorf@mail.doc.gov