In a huge hall in Frankfurt, they might as well be selling vacuum cleaners

From: The Independent - London | Date: October 21, 2000| Author: Imre Karacs | Copyright information

BANISH ANY quaint notions of myopic gentlemen in tweeds peddling musty books under a tent. The Book Fair, held every year in the cavernous airport-style halls at the edge of Frankfurt's banking district, is the global hub of a booming industry, teeming with thousands of company reps who could just as easily be flogging vacuum cleaners.

Writers do make a cameo appearance, because this kind of "product" needs a personal touch, but the real stars are the agents and deal- makers. The publ...

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