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FBF pull-out A 24-page


special looks ahead to the Frankfurt Book Fair


From Rome


Sarah Hilary, creator of DI


Marnie Rome, on her new standalone


Frankfurt Book Fair is


preparing for up to 25,000 daily visitors as it ventures into the new world of hybrid


in-person and digital events PP06–07


SPECIAL


Frankfurt Book Fair 2021


Welcome guests


Canada’s Guest of Honour team on a frantic 18 months


Better off alone?


Four literary agents who have set up solo amid the pandemic share their stories


FBF hotlists


UK agencies reveal their top titles for Frankfurt


FBF_p01_FBF Special Cover.indd 2


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