Overview of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024
This year’s Frankfurter Buchmesse, scheduled for October 16 to 20, has made headlines with its Literary Agents and Scouts Center, colloquially known as the ‘LitAg.’ A significant hub in the international book industry, the LitAg has sold out, booking 540 tables by 320 agencies from 31 countries.
Key Markets and Representation
The LitAg, set in Hall 6.2, primarily represents key markets such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Sweden, and guest of honor Italy. These regions play pivotal roles in the event, further underlining the global nature of the book industry and the importance of the Frankfurter Buchmesse in fostering international literary relationships.
Publishers Rights Center Nearing Sellout
The adjacent Publishers Rights Center is also nearing a sellout. This marks its second year as a critical hub for international rights directors and licensing specialists. These professionals are essential for the globalization of literature through language and territorial licensing, and they help cultivate the growing relationship between book publishing and other media sectors, including film, television, and gaming.
Upcoming Events and Training
For trade visitors interested in rights and licensing, the Frankfurter Buchmesse offers a range of training sessions and events. On October 16, a round table on royalty standards will be held in Hall 4.1, coordinated with the United States’ Book Industry Study Group. Additionally, the Frankfurt Rights Meeting, a fixture for over three decades, will present both digital and in-person sessions focusing on the Polish, Czech, and Romanian markets.
Games and Screen Rights Development
This year introduces a new Games Business Center, a collaboration with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between publishers and the gaming industry, offering cohesive conversations for international rights and licensing professionals. A special book-to-screen day is scheduled for October 18, facilitating meetings between filmmakers, producers, publishers, and agents. This event includes master classes, networking opportunities, and presentations, with registration available via email at film@buchmesse.de.
