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The writing has been on the digital wall for some time, but with new initiatives and a noticeable emphasis on ebooks, the 2010 frankfurt book fair is embracing the digital future. Jul 30, 2019 e book sales volume in germany 2010 2019. The fair has become one of the industrys leading venues for company and product launches. Frankfurt book fair 2010, book promotion at frankfurt book. Running from october 11 to 15 at the frankfurt trade fair grounds in frankfurt, germany, this event brings ample opportunities for everyone involved with books, publishing and digital technology to exchange experiences, find business. The year 1979 was the bicentenary year of bengali publishing. Since 2010, this event has focused on new forms of storytelling and pioneering business models. A library open to the whole world buenos aires, argentina, has been named world book capital 2011.
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