We are excited to offer our DropCap Marketplace members the opportunity to showcase their books with us at the most important book fair in the world. 

Applications for FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR are Open!

What Is This Opportunity?

DropCap Marketplace is offering authors the opportunity to feature their book at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair which is the world’s largest and most influential publishing event.

Whether you’re new to rights licensing or ready to go global, this is your chance to get in front of the decision-makers who drive international deals.

Why Participate?

  • Physically displayed at the DropCap booth in Frankfurt

  • Featured in our virtual booth for remote buyers

  • Included in our Rights Guide, shared with publishers worldwide

  • Proactively pitched in 100+ pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings with trusted rights buyers

  • Social media promotion before, during, and after the book fair

  • Post-fair media kit for promotional use

Pricing & Deadlines

Applications close: August 22, 2025

Spots are limited and may fill early.

Pricing (USD)

1–2 books: $699

3–6 books: $1,399

7–12 books: $2,499

13–24 books: $3,999 (includes your logo on our display panel)

Please note: Applying does not guarantee placement; we will review all submissions and notify you if your book is selected.

“When it comes to rights licensing, in-person meetings are still one of the most effective ways that agents and editors from around the world connect to buy and sell titles. ”
— Lindsay Jones CEO and Co-Founder of DropCap

Is This Right for Me?

This opportunity is ideal for authors who:

  • Want to expand their global reach

  • Are ready to explore foreign rights licensing

  • Have professional-quality materials (cover, PDF, description, etc.)

  • Understand that licensing is a long-term strategy

If that sounds like you, we’d love to showcase your book.

What Happens After You Apply?

Once you apply, our team will review your submission. We’ll confirm your placement and provide next steps via email. Please note: submission does not guarantee acceptance; we select books based on fit with rights buyers’ interests.

Why Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is where the world’s publishing community meets.

230,000+ total visitors

115,000+ trade professionals from 150+ countries

4,300 exhibitors

3,300+ official events

127 meetings hosted by DropCap in 2024

This isn’t just another book fair. It’s the industry’s global stage.