Literature
Frankfurt Bookfair

Because of the corona epidemic, the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2020 will run exclusively on a digital platform. It’s a pity about all the face-to-face encounters that won’t happen because of this, thinks Berit Glanz – and she’s also relishing the increasing number of inspiring literary debates on social media.

Reading at home is also quite nice, but ...  Hauke Hückstädt, director of the Literaturhaus Frankfurt, in an interview with pictures – about his favourite new publications and the future of literature.

Every October, the media and publishing industry gathers in Frankfurt – at the world’s foremost fair for print and digital content, deals are done, networks are established, and of course literature is celebrated to the full. Karin Janker is only too happy to be overwhelmed.

This year’s Peace Prize of the German Book Trade goes to the Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado. An artist who makes human suffering the theme of his photographs – and who believes he has a duty to protect the environment.