This presentation shall generally be made as part of the official opening event for the leipzig book fair. Jun 18, 2015 the 7th international artists book triennial vilnius 2015 was exhibited in the leipzig book fair, in the iakh. Aug 9, 20 visual travel guide of leipzig part of my travel writing project 100 places to see in germany leipzig book city. Every two years, leipzig city shall award the gutenberg prize of leipzig city. A highlight of the complex is what may be europes largest and most comprehensive art supply store, a vast supermarket of art and craft materials and.
In fact, the city has links to the invention of printing, and the book fair has been around since the 17th century. Feb 26, 2020 the app for your optimal trade fair preparation around the leipzig book fair, the mangacomiccon and the leipzig reading festival reads march 12th 15th, 2020. The first day of the leipzig book fair came to an end with an anticipated award ceremony, honoring authors in three categories with a prize endowed in total with 45,000. In the literature category the honour went this year to author natascha wodin for. The fair takes place annually over four days at the leipzig trade fairground in the northern part of leipzig, saxony. Mar 23, 2016 the winners of the 2016 leipzig book fair prize were announced from a pool of over 400 new titles and a shortlist dominated, once again, by men. Bookfair leipzig concept curation and conceptual design for our universities showroom at bookfair leipzig 2014. But leipzig was determined to catch up to its sister to the south, and. Numerous publishing companies have their headquarters in leipzig.
The leipzig book fair is one of the oldest events of its kind in the world. Leipzig events fetes of mighty composers, books and cars. For four days in march, you can experience a variety of bookish activities. It is the first large trade meeting of the year and as such it plays an important role in the market. Error 12 15 march 2015, leipzig book fair, germany. Leipziger buchmesse is the second largest book fair in germany after the frankfurt book fair.
After the second world war, leipzig fell within the territory of east germany, whereupon the leipzig trade fair became one of the most important trade fairs of comecon and was traditionally a meeting place for businessmen and politicians from both sides of the iron curtain. Kestutis vasiliunas, rolled to leipzig book fair 2018 to get inspired, in addition to visit galleries, museums, and to meet neighbouring berlin. Leipzig book fair will provide a platform to authors, readers and publishing companies meet to collect. In leipzig, these people get their moneys worth, because leipzig is one of the german national librarys two locations and, with the annual leipzig book fair, print products are ingrained in this city. Oct 25, 20 among a stream of crowddrawing festivals are the centuriesold leipzig book fair taking place in march and the summertime bachfest named for leipzigs most famous son, not to mention. Visiting leipzig book fair with students in 2018 artists. That means that mangacomiccon, lesefest leipzig and the 26th leipzig antiquarian book fair, for which. And its especially well known among business travelers for its famous fair.
The awarding of the leipzig book fair prize is an important event in this context. Many people prefer a real, paperscented, flipthrough book over an ereader or tablet. If you like literature, leipzig is the right place for you. Germanys literary highlight of the spring, the leipzig book fair, has been. I always wanted to visit the leipzig book fair, even before i wanted to visit the similar fair in frankfurt, inspired by stories of my friends from the publishing industry that recommended this event as one of the most important for signing new contracts and getting in touch with the latest trends of the huge german book market.
Im so happy about all of you who came to visit me at my booth to get my new free. Bangkok international book fair, thailand dates tbc. Leipziger buchmesse 2021 leipzig event info and hotels. A trip to leipzig, which became a beautiful tradition during the past several years, happened again. The accorhotels in leipzig offer business travelers and weekend vacationers a perfect location, combined with the great comfort that makes any. Similar announcements from the paris book fair, the leipzig book fair, and the bologna childrens book fair, followed swiftly. Posts about leipzig book fair written by ilanaontheroad.
Germanys literary highlight of the spring, the leipzig book fair, has been cancelled. History of leipzig book fair alumniportal deutschland. The leipzig book fair is the most important spring meeting place for the publishing and media sector and has evolved into an attractive hallmark both in. Events leipziger messe corporate site leipzig trade fair.
Book a city, walking and riding tour to get an idea with leipzig erleben. Information on opening times, admission prices, special offers, etc. The first day of the book fair culminated in the awards ceremony for the leipzig book fair prize. At the german national library youll find every piece of media ever printed in germany since 19. During the enlightenment, it even surpassed the frankfurt book fair in size, largely due to the efforts of local book publishers such as philipp erasmus reich. The leipzig book fair is the second largest book fair in germany after the frankfurt book fair. It has the distinction holding the worlds largest fairs, originating over a thousand years ago.
At the german national library youll find every piece of. This year, the hungarian essayist, art theorist, literary critic and. Im back and i had a wonderfull manga comic convention leipzig book fair with friends and lots of fans. Book fairs appointments from october 2020 worldwide frankfurt book fair frankfurt. Leipzig book fair mar 2021, leipzig germany trade show. The modern trade fair grounds with the spectacular glass hall and the congress center leipzig offer exhibitors and visitors a flexible setting for any event. The search for leipzig from march 2021 result following trade fairs. In leipzig in 2015 we were showed an artists books of artists from. Leipzig is a magnet for visitors as a centre for fine and applied arts, and has been a fixture in the international art scene for many years. The comprehensive show has displayed the entire spectrum of genres and types of literature in leipzig since 1946. On march rd to 19th, graphic department students from vilnius academy of arts, with prof. This charming trade fair city combines tradition and contemporary aspects, economy and science, competence and knowhow, art and culture in a unique atmosphere. In other words, the leipzig book fair is a must for traveling bookworms. Leipzig book fair reading festival leipzig liest in leipzig.
How the cancellation of the leipzig book fair affects. Leipzig is a major intellectual and cultural centre. Leipzig book award for european understanding stadt leipzig. The traditional main focus of the leipzig book fair exhibiting literature from central, south east and eastern europe has grown into a large network for publishers, authors and. You can check out literary and comic book art, participate in a forum or simply browse the enormous collection of reading material. The multitude of museums and galleries makes the city a special destination for all art and culture fans. Aug 9, 20 visual travel guide of leipzig part of my travel writing project 100 places to see in germany. At ludothek, every last saturday of the month its leipzig games night.
The leipzig book award for european understanding includes a main cash prize of 20,000 euro. Leipziger messe is a major trade fair, which traces its roots back for nearly a millennium. March 2019, about 2547 exhibitors from 46 countries and 286000 visitors on the leipzig book fair in leipzig. The most popular book event in france salon livre paris. The city of leipzig and the free state of saxony shall each pay half of the prize money and of any incidental expenses arising in conjunction with the award. Leipzig book fair memories by naschi on deviantart. Just in time for the fifth edition, the location of the leipzig art fair is once again changing towards the center. On march 17, the three winners of the 2016 leipzig book fair prize were announced. If you want to come with your own car, there are more than 1,700 parking spaces available. Among a stream of crowddrawing festivals are the centuriesold leipzig book fair taking place in march and the summertime bachfest named for leipzigs most famous son, not to mention. This 60,000euro prize honors newly released titles in the categories of fiction, nonfiction and translation. It has been called the second most important german book prize, after the german book prize. The largest of the spinnerei buildings has become a nonprofit center for contemporary art, and the entire complex is the epicenter of leipzigs vibrant art scene and the new leipzig school. The czech republic is country of honor at the leipzig book fair 2019, with some events featuring 60 czech authors.
All these labels indicate a high degree of liveliness, although unambiguous adjectives cannot be granted. Select book conferences, fairs, and festivals in 2020. More than 400 international exhibitors show the diversity and lates developments in the international literary world often times containing surprising discoveries. A sevenmember jury consisting of literary critics and journalists selected the winners. Leipzig has many museums, and its academies of dramatic art, musical history, graphic arts, and bookmaking are internationally known. Art cologne is an art fair for international art galleries presenting art of the 20th and 21st centuries in cologne, germany. Nevertheless, frankfurt was initially the leading book fair city in germany. How the cancellation of the leipzig book fair affects publishers dw. That means that mangacomiccon, lesefest leipzig and the 26th leipzig antiquarian book fair, for which around 50 exhibitors from germany, great britain, italy, the netherlands, austria and poland. Info all data and facts about your visit to the fair can be found clearly arranged in this area. Bookfair leipzig concept curation and conceptual design for our universities showroom at.
Jestr leipzig gained its right as a fair city right in the middle ages around 1165, when it was strategically linked with berlin, prague and frankfurt. The 7th international artists book triennial vilnius 2015 was exhibited in the leipzig book fair, in the iakh. Walk by the leipzig book fair, you will be stunned. It has been called the second most important german bookprize, after the german book prize. Mar 12, 2020 similar announcements from the paris book fair, the leipzig book fair, and the bologna childrens book fair, followed swiftly. The city regularly hosts the prestigious leipzig book fair, and is also known as the book city. Bangkok international book fair, bangkok, thailand, tba. Bologna childrens book fair, italy 30 march 2 april. The leipzig book fair with the reading festival leipzig reads is among the most important marketplaces for the global publishing industry. Whether on foot from the center or train station, by bus or tram, the connection is ideal. Mar 30, 2016 im back and i had a wonderfull manga comic convention leipzig book fair with friends and lots of fans. The leipzig book fair is a platform for business contacts and also offers services for promoting reading and professional development for teachers and educators.
The leipzig book fair and its reading festival leipzig liest are the spring events of the book and media sector. It is the first large trade meeting of the year and as such it plays an. Leipzig views itself in grand terms and some might argue with a touch of arrogance. The leipzig trade fair leipziger messe corporate site. The award shall be presented annually during the opening ceremony for the leipzig book fair. Leipzig leipzig book fair the leipzig book fair is the second largest in germany and takes place in the leipzig trade fair halls. If the international exhibition of book arts iba is being held in leipzig, the prize shall be presented at the opening of the latter. Leipzig events celebrations of famous composers, books and cars. International exhibition for publishing and media sector.
Jurgen goldstein, brigitte dobert, and guntram vesper image. If you like satirical drawings karicartoon leipzig is your next destination. Trade fairs leipzig appointments from march 2021 worldwide. The fair 2020 will be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak or postponed to a later date. This charming trade fair city combines tradition and contemporary aspects, economy and science, competence and knowhow, art and culture in a. Trade fair news with the app of the leipzig book fair you always stay well informed. The leipzig book fair will take place on 4 days from. Winter travel 20 leipzig instead of berlin new york. Leipzig book fair reading festival leipzig liest expodatabase. But the smaller fairs took a waitandsee approach, allowing the new york antiquarian book fairs and fine art fairs to go on as scheduledthough foot traffic was lighter than usual, and everyone was talking about. Logistica leipzig, locations mitteldeutschland leipzig. Amongst the nominees was 18 yearold helene hegemann with her highly debatted debut novel, that first caused an outcry of astonishment, which later turned to loud groans of dissapproval because parts of it were found to be. Leipzig book fair 2020 accommodation reservation leipziger. On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 4 days of the fair, from 21.