The Paris Book Fair
The sheer diversity of the book trade means that this fast changing sector continues to thrive. The Paris Book Fair has been a key player in the book trade for 31 years now.
Like the book trade itself, the Paris Book Fair has been repositioning itself over the past three years in order to meet the needs and expectations of all industry players.In 2011, we listened to feedback from our customers, exhibitors and visitors and decided to change the show’s format by shortening its duration. The gamble paid off! Lower costs have enabled exhibitors to make significant savings, while expanding our flagship events has turned the Fair into a must-attend event for all book trade professionals.
A strategic tool for businesses, the Fair is a natural hub for both suppliers and consumers. As a place for key players and industry observers to meet and do business, as well as spot key trends, it is now a media platform in its own right.
2012 will be about consolidating the new format with new features:
• 4 days open to the public with Monday morning reserved for the book trade only.
• An emphasis on institutional partnerships with a particular focus on younger readers at elementary school, high school and further education.
• A rich cultural programme with over 3000 writers and over 500 meetings.
• Consolidation of our flagship events: the film market, the digital conference, the translation day, the rights centre, the booksellers’ previews and company presentations for small publishing houses…
• An emphasis on institutional partnerships with a particular focus on younger readers at elementary school, high school and further education.
• A rich cultural programme with over 3000 writers and over 500 meetings.
• Consolidation of our flagship events: the film market, the digital conference, the translation day, the rights centre, the booksellers’ previews and company presentations for small publishing houses…
The entire exhibition team is on hand to help plan your participation, for a return on investment on a par with the high quality of your products and business strategies.
Bertrand Morisset
Show Manager
Bertrand Morisset
Show Manager
