The Leipzig Book Fair is the most important spring meeting place for the publishing and media sector and has evolved into an attractive hallmark both in Germany and across Europe. In a nutshell, the aim of the Leipzig Book Fair is to drum up more publicity for books. Held every March, it's a massive draw for publishers, writers, readers and journalists. An ideal communication platform, the Leipzig Book Fair provides extensive information about new publications as well as current and future trends in the German-speaking and European markets.

Segments of the publishing and media market are presented as exciting thematic topics aimed at specific target groups. Publishers come face to face with an inquisitive public and interested trade visitors. Meanwhile, Leipzig Reads is Europe's biggest festival of literature and features more than 2,000 events held at 300 different venues.

In spring 2011, the Leipzig Book Fair was attended by 2,150 publishers from 36 countries and attracted 163,000 visitors. It was also covered in the media by 3,000 journalists.

Read on to learn more about specific highlights of the Leipzig Book Fair - and come and explore the varied world of publishing from 15 to 18 March 2012!