Carolyn gossage is the author of books on ethiopian icons and crosses. The interesting initial development and challenges of post world war ii and related relocated german publishers are described. The following is an excerpt from a 1993 address by peter weidhaas, director of the frankfurt book fair since 1974. Peter weidhaas offers a most entertaining and historical look at the fair, showing the importance of books through the centuries, and their importance is still as strong today. Its where publishing experts come together with vips from the creative industry to meet authors, celebrities, journalists, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world.
Dir peter weidhaas repts china, for 1st time, will participate in. The frankfort book fair by henri estienne 15281598. Peter weidhaas comments on the prefrankfurt symposium china and the world on 12 september 2009. Ladies and gentlemen, his being the last frankfurt book fair of this century, may i ask you to bear with me as i pause for a moment to take stock of where we stand. Peter weidhaas served as director of the frankfurt book fair from 1975 to the new millenium and was ideally positioned to view the last quarter of. He was production manager of a danish book binder and of thieme, the medicalscientific. A history of the frankfurt book fair 9781525256011. Frankfurter buchmesse is the worlds most important fair for the print and digital content business, as well as an outstanding social and cultural event.
Peter weidhaas served as director of the frankfurt book fair from 1975 to the new millenium and was ideally positioned to view the last quarter of the twentieth century at. A colourful and revealing look at more than 500 years of commerc. Attendance at the 2015 fair actually rose modestly over 2014, about 2. A history of the frankfurt book fair by peter weidhaas is. A colourful look at more than 500 years of commerce conducted at the renowned frankfurt book fair, from the middle ages to the present. But peter weidhaas makes a good case for it, illustrating the possibility with a short tale of a man of gutenbergs demeanor walking through the narrow streets of frankfurt as the book fair was taking its nascent steps. Read a history of the frankfurt book fair by peter weidhaas available from rakuten kobo. Frankfurt book fair frankfurt 2020 trade fair dates. Soon after johannes gutenberg had invented printing in movable letters in the town of mainz only a short distance away from frankfurt, the first book fair was held by local booksellers. The frankfurt book fair has a tradition that spans over more than 500 years. In 1975, peter weidhaas was elected as the director of the frankfurt book fair. Little did he know that he would preside over revolutionary changes in one of the most important cultural expositions in the world.
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Catalonia is this years guest of honor at the frankfurt book fair. A history of the frankfurt book fair by weidhaas, peter. Peter weidhaas served as director of the frankfurt book fair from 1975 to the new millenium and was ideally positioned to view the last quarter of the twentieth century at the fair from the inside out. Carolyn gossage grew up in toronto and is author of several books. Peter weidhaas, the director of the frankfurt book fair for many years. Until the end of the 17th century, it was the most important book fair in europe. Since then, the annually alternating guest of honor appearances of diverse countries around the world have become an important tradition at the frankfurt book fair. In his 25 year term as director of the frankfurt book fair 19752000, peter weidhaas introduced potent themes and championed unsung nations at the book fair. Born in berlin in 1938, he was an apprentice in a bookshop after leav ing school, and subsequently stud ied in switzerland and denmark. Frankfurt book fair archives page 100 of 102 publishing. A history of the frankfurt book fair weidhaas, peter, gossage, carolyn, wright, wendy a. In his book, the history of the frankfurt book fair, author peter weidhaas a former director of the fair, from 1975 2000, writes that king henry viii sent sir thomas bodley as his personal emissary to the frankfurt book fair to purchase books for the new library at oxford university. Starting in 1976, the fair had focused on a specific topic every two years, including children. Book publishing tips of the day daily words of wisdom about doing the book business better.
Even then, in spite of internal strife and religious upheaval, books were becoming increasingl. Frankfurt book fair 2016 the peace prize of the german book trade has been awarded at the fair each year since 1950 during a ceremony in the frankfurter paulskirche. Even then, in spite of internal strife and religious upheaval, books were becoming increasingly accessible to those who found their way to frankfurt to buy, sell, and promote. A history of the frankfurt book fair by peter weidhaas. Book publishing tips of the day independent publisher. Peter weidhaas, former frankfurt book fair director youtube. Peter weidhaas, a history of the frankfurt book fair. A history of the frankfort book fair by peter weidhaas. A history of the frankfurt book fair english edition ebook. Peter weidhaas is the author of frankfurt book fair 4. Dundurn, october 31, 2007, isbn 9781550027440 a controversial homage to catalonia.
Oct 05, 2009 by peter weidhaas each year since 1988, the frankfurt book fair has invited a guest of honor to the book fair, giving a country or a region the opportunity to present its own literature and culture on the brightly illuminated stage of the fair. By peter weidhaas each year since 1988, the frankfurt book fair has invited a guest of honor to the book fair, giving a country or a region the opportunity to present its own literature and culture on the brightly illuminated stage of the fair. The fair awards the booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, humoring the book with the oddest title. Weidhaas, peter, gossage, carolyn, wright, wendy a amazon. Fascinating, expertly written, and full of anecdotes and insights, a history of the frankfurt book fair is strongly recommended as a core addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library collections, as well as the for nonspecialist general reader seeking to learn more about the origin of the model that all modern book fairs follow. Even then, in spite of internal strife and religious. Weidhaas, peter, gossage, carolyn, wright, wendy a. A history of the frankfurt book fair ebook by peter weidhaas. W a wright this history examines more than 500 years of commerce conducted at the renowned frankfurt book fair, from its beginnings in the middle ages. Here is a colourful and revealing look at more than 500 years of the commerce conducted at the celebrated frankfurt book fair all the way from its humble beginnings in the middle ages. Handwritten books had always been sold there, at the spring or the autumn fairs. A colourful and revealing look at more than 500 years of commerce conducted at the renowned frankfurt book fair, from its beginnings in the middle ages. Present yourself and your products at the heart of the publishing industry.
This little bit of speculation opens weidhaas recentlypublished a history of the frankfurt book fair. China plans to enter frankfurt book fair the new york times. Frankfurter buchmesse 2020 ideas that move the world. The former director of the frankfurt book fair presents a concise history of what today is the largest international book fair including the key publishers, booksellers and authors who are part of the amazing global event. Book your fair ticket online now and save compared to the prices at the exhibition site. A history of the frankfurt book fair dundurn press. Peter weidhaas menuliskan dalam bukunya a history of the frankfurt book fair bahwa raja henry viii pernah mengutus sir thomas bodley ke pameran buku frankfurt untuk membeli bukubuku yang kemudian menjadi bagian dari koleksi perpustakaan universitas oxford. A history of the frankfurt book fair by peter weidhaas, 9781550027440, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 31, 2007 a history of the frankfurt book fair weidhaas, peter, gossage, carolyn, wright, wendy a. A history of the frankfurt book fair, book by peter weidhaas.
Nov 15, 2007 peter weidhaas served as director of the frankfurt book fair from 1975 to the new millenium and was ideally positioned to view the last quarter of the twentieth century at the fair from the inside out. Commerce replaces politics at the frankfurt book fair international spiegel online news. Anja sieg since peter weidhaas retired from the frankfurt book fair in spring 1999 after 25 years in post, the worlds largest book eventand with it its top jobhas lost momentum. Through the ensuing centuries, the fortunes of the fair have waxed and waned. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Peter weidhaas is the former director of the frankfurt book fair. Feb, 1975 dir peter weidhaas repts china, for 1st time, will participate in. Its where publishing experts come together with vips from the creative industry to meet authors, celebrities, journalists, and cultural enthusiasts from around the. Five years ago peter weidhaas assumed the directorship of the frankfurt book fair.
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