Literature - Chile becomes Guest of Honor at the 2027 Book Fair
Chile will be Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2027. As announced by the Book Fair, Book Fair Director Juergen Boos and Chile's Culture Minister Carolina Arredondo Marzán signed the official Guest of Honour contract this Friday in Santiago. Chile's publishing scene is lively and young, explained Boos. There are also well-known writers such as Pablo Neruda, Isabel Allende and Roberto Bolaño. "Chilean book illustrations, which have received numerous international awards, will also take center stage," explained Boos.
Guest of Honour appearances at the Frankfurt Book Fair have been taking place since 1976, with the aim of increasing the number of translations from the guest country into German. Next year, Italy will be the guest country. In 2024, the fair is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 20.
Guest countries at the book fair
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The Frankfurt Book Fair, located in Frankfurt on the Main, Germany, has chosen Chile as the Guest of Honor for 2027. This honors Chile's vibrant and youthful publishing scene, which includes renowned writers like Pablo Neruda, Isabel Allende, and Roberto Bolaño. The Book Fair Director, Juergen Boos, highlighted that Chilean book illustrations, which have garnered numerous international awards, will also be showcased.
Guest of Honor appearances at the Frankfurt Book Fair have been a tradition since 1976, aiming to increase the number of translations from the guest country into German. Next year, Italy will take this role, while soon after, in 2024, the fair will take place from October 16 to 20.
The significance of Chile being Guest of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair will undoubtedly raise the profile of Chilean literature worldwide. This partnership with such a renowned event foreshadows an exciting time for Chilean authors and publishers as they share their work with a global audience.
With Germany and Chile coming together, this literary event is set to not only celebrate the rich culture of Chilean literature but also foster international collaboration in literature and book publishing.
In light of Chile's recognition as the Guest of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair, it will be fascinating to see how this shapes the literary landscape and offers new opportunities for literary exchange between Germany and Chile and other countries participating in the fair.
Source: www.stern.de
