Iranian publishers, associations to attend Frankfurt book fair

Over a dozen Iranian publishing houses and agencies will participate in the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair.

Fifteen publishing houses, three literary agencies and four publishing associations from Iran will partake in the Frankfurt Book Fair in the German city from October 11-15.

“Tehran Publishers and Booksellers Association (TPBA) will manage Iran’s pavilion and represent the absent publishers, introducing their books,” CEO of Iran Cultural Fairs Institute (ICFI) Amir Masoud Shahramnia said.

Other notable attendees include the Cultural Association of Academic Book Publishers and the Association of Islamic Revolution Publishers as well as the Association of Sacred Defense Publishers.

Two other associations will be represented by ‘Tamas’ literary agency at the book fair. They are Women’s Publishers Association and the Iranian Association of Writers for Children and Youth.

Among the participating publishers, five are active in the books for children and young adults.

The ICFI will begin collecting books to be presented at the Frankfurt fair for the next month.

“This year, the literary agencies in the country will have a more pronounced role at the fair. However, we are still far from obtaining reasonable economic benefits expected of such exhibitions,” said Shahramnia, who will manage Iran’s pavilion at the fair.

“Compared to the last year, more Iranian publishers have responded to our call. How qualitatively we can be present depends on our collaboration with publishers during the coming months,” Shahramnia added.

Iran will be allocated approximately 200 square meters for its pavilion at the Frankfurt fair, located next to Turkey.

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