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Frankfurt Book Fair concentrates book production in Hall 4.0
When it comes to book production, Hall 4.0 is the first port of call at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2005. Alongside distributors, shop fitters and software suppliers, the Forum Management – Publishing Solutions and Book Trade Services - will also feature far more of the services offered by printers, bookbinders and finishers. With the introduction of book production as a focal theme, these businesses can benefit from reduced rates for their stand rental fees. “Grouping the presentation together makes the offers from service providers more transparent for our visitors and in turn, more attractive”, is how project manager Barbara Stalder explains the concept. In addition, a lecture forum will be held every day of the Fair with free specialist talks on the subject of book production. “Anyone who is involved in production at a publishing company should plan the time for a visit to Hall 4.0.”

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