Why exhibit ?
Some key facts and figures:
92,000 entries
Over 600 publishers
740 authors present
More than 1,600 entertainment events, signings, workshops and conferences
Not to mention:
260 journalists, 350 mentions in the media with a total audience of 15,000,000
Average length of visit: 4 1/2 hours
30 TV and radio broadcasts either recorded or live from the Fair
Average shopping basket of books of CHF 75.00
More than 10,000 hits on Google
The exhibitors and visitors are those who can best describe it
“I love this atmosphere […] We don’t have enough senses to appreciate everything on offer.” Aline, reader from Fribourg (Le Matin, 26/04/12)
“Happily, French-speaking Switzerland still has literary publishers who defend a noble concept of literature. The Book Fair is a chance for them to present their work and become known”. Alain Berset, Federal Advisor and Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (Le Matin, 26/04/12)
“We liked the new layout and the general spirit of the 2012 Fair”.
Frank Fredenrich, Scènes Magazine
“I always wanted to be a great writer and I think the Fair is crucial for culture. It should be held every month to encourage a desire to read good books”. Franz Weber
