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Translators at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Two ideal platforms for networking: Weltempfang – Centre for Politics, Literature and Translation, and the Frankfurt Who’s Who.
Translations are an essential part of the international trade in book rights. Without translators there would be no world literature nor, in fact, would there be any international book fairs. We offer you the right platforms for networking all year round.
The Frankfurt Book Fair offers translators an ideal opportunity for exchange and networking with business partners and colleagues. In the centre Weltempfang ("hosting the world") there will be numerous events involving translators. It’s also worth taking a peek inside the Frankfurt Who's Who.
The "Weltempfang"
Centre for Politics, Literature and Translation
Weltempfang - the name ("hosting the world") says it all
In the Weltempfang, there will be readings and discussion events with international authors, intellectuals and translators. In 2012 there will be a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, but a lot of other topics will be discussed as well. Sub-Saharan Africa is as versatile as underestimated. Its richness, transformation processes and challenges will be discussed in different events.
Weltempfang, located in hall 5.0 includes a large stage for events with a big public appeal. It also has a Salon for special interest discussions and literary encounters. The section is rounded off with a café area to be used for further discussion, as somewhere to arrange to meet, or just for relaxation.
litprom
The Society for the Promotion of African, Asien and Latin American Literature (litprom)
supports and promotes literature from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Arab World in Germany. litprom also organizes the INvitation Programme of the Frankfurt Book Fair which is located right beside the Weltempfang in the international hall 5.0. The INvitation Programme offers the chance for publishers from developing book markets to participate in the world's biggest book fair.
litprom.de
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The book industry's database of Frankfurt Book Fair
As a translator, make sure to profit from the Frankfurt Book Fair’s online catalogue of professionals. Registration is easy: simply click the link “Registration” at the top of the left navigation bar. After setting up your individual translator profile, including details like language combinations and subject areas, it will be easy for potential clients to find you all year round.
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Become a member of the extensive Frankfurt Book Fair network for free
Two possibilities to register:
1. Fast-track registration:
Takes only five minutes! After that, you can buy your entrance ticket quickly and easily online.
2. Registration as a Premium Member at "My Book Fair":
For only 2 euros* a month, be a Premium Member, not just a trade visitor. You are given full access to all online catalogues incl. the contact data of potential business partners. Plus, you can send off requests for appointments ("My Appointments") and store your results from searches in the online catalogues as print-ready lists ("My Searches"). With your personal Who's Who entry, you yourself can also be found and contacted by potential business partners
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