Kazakhstan’s publishing houses „Almatykitap“, „Atamura“, „Mektep“ and „Foliant“ are taking part in the Frankfurt Book Fair

The participation of Kazakhstan’s publishers at the worlds famous Frankfurt Book Fair, which is held in Frankfurt am Main from October 16 to 20 under the slogan „Create your revolution“, was organized with the support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Frankfurt am Main.

The visitors' experience was expanded through the best fiction editions and educational materials, which was published in the framework of the state program „Rukhani Zhangyru“. For example, the publishing house „Almatykitap“ provides an unique textbook „Regional studies” and also a series of books „My Kazakhstan“.

The book „Abai. Kara Sozder“ with original ornaments and illustrations of Kazakhstan’s artist Yerzhan Bukharbayev became the heritage of exhibition stand of Kazakhstan. Its published in anticipation of the celebration Abai´s 175th Anniversary. In total, the publishing house „Almatykitap“ presented about 80 titles of books at the book fair.

The history of the Frankfurt Book Fair founded by Johann Guttenberg counts more than 500 years. Modern Frankfurt Book Fair is being held annually since 1949. Over 7,5 thousand publishers from 109 countries take part in the fair this year, 10 thousand journalists were accredited, 4 thousand events were planned and about 300 thousand visitors are expected. The Guest of Honour of the current exhibition is the Kingdom of Norway.