The thematic worlds of Leipzig Book Fair
Literature, knowledge, sound, design and new perspectives: Leipzig Book Fair brings together the many facets of the world of books and media in one place.
From literature and education, through audio, film and music, to book art, international perspectives and rare antiquities: you’ll encounter these thematic worlds in the various areas of the fair, inviting you to rediscover familiar topics and develop new interests.
Discover the thematic worlds of Leipzig Book Fair
Literature
Discover the full diversity of contemporary literature! From fiction and non-fiction to comics and graphic novels: Leipzig Book Fair has a wide range of offerings in store for literature lovers. Get to know new authors and publishers, browse through new releases and classics, and find books that surprise, move and open up new perspectives.
Children and Young Adult
In the Kids' and Young Adult’s section, there is literature, media and hands-on activities for various age groups, from toddlers to young adults. Children, young people, families and anyone who supports young readers will find suitable reading material here. Young visitors can also look forward to activities centred around audiobooks, music, games, painting and craft fun. And anyone wishing to meet the creators of children’s books and picture books in person will have the opportunity to do so at events at piks, UVERSE and the Lesezelt.
Manga, anime & comics
Manga, anime, comics, cosplay and games are an integral part of Leipzig Book Fair. In this themed area, publishers, artists, mangaka and fans come together to bring the diversity of illustrated stories to life.
In the Manga Comic Con area, you can discover illustrated worlds and creative projects – closely linked to the scene’s central cosplay meeting point.
International literature
International publishers, authors, translators and cultural institutions bring a variety of languages, literatures and perspectives to Leipzig, making the Book Fair a hub for international exchange.
Often a selected guest country takes centre stage, offering publishers, literature enthusiasts and the general public a unique insight into that country’s literature, language and culture. Leipzig Book Fair has a dedicated forum for translation , organised especially for translators.
Audio, film and media
Discover audiobooks, podcasts, digital formats, films and moving images, and experience how literature and the media are evolving. This themed section brings together the latest trends, providers and new forms of storytelling.
Music
Music and literature share a long-standing tradition in Leipzig. Music publishers, sheet music, specialist offerings and events centred on musical education and outreach demonstrate the breadth of this special section of Leipzig Book Fair.
Book Art & Graphics
Discover limited-edition artist’s books, rare prints, hand-pressed prints, special editions and other projects at the intersection of literature, design and art.
Antiquarian bookshops
The Leipziger Antiquariatsmesse [Leipzig Antiquarian Book Fair] is a treasure trove for bibliophiles, collectors and book lovers. Rare and valuable books, prints and autographs are presented here to the interested public by second-hand bookshops from Germany and other European countries, and offered for sale.