The 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse (16–20 October 2024) puts a spotlight on current topics in the world of international publishing and on today’s socio-political issues. At the same time, it is expanding the venues that allow readers and authors to interact, with an emphasis this year on the growing desire younger readers have to engage with literature. The book fair’s opening ceremony took place on 15 October 2024 under the motto “FBM24 is Read!ng—Read. Reflect. Relate.”
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We see the book fair as a platform to share our passion for good stories and to experience creativity that engages all the senses. It’s where the fans and friends of renowned authors can meet and enjoy close encounters with their idols. At the heart of it, Frankfurter Buchmesse is a crossroads where people and culture meet. Frankfurter Buchmesse stands for respect, diversity, and tolerance. We celebrate our wide range of different participants, whom we engage with at eye level in open dialogue.
This year, Frankfurter Buchmesse is once again demonstrating its indispensability as a venue for professional exchange in the global book industry, thanks to its fully booked Literary Agents & Scouts Centre (LitAg), the largest meeting place of its kind worldwide, as well as an expanded audio area and an increase in international stages and trade events, including high-ranking CEO talks.
Author Reputation Press is dedicated to promoting literary connections between authors and readers. In line with this, ARP displayed several of its remarkable books at the largest book trade fair in the world. The book gallery was even more interesting because of the large variety of genres in the exhibition.
“The War We Almost Lost” by Arthur Edwards was highly praised by Mark Heisey of the US Review of Books, acknowledging that “Edwards’ nonfiction title is a look at the strategic blunders made by numerous countries during the war and how the rapidly changing advances in military technology shifted its course. He uses hindsight to speculate on what might have happened if those mistakes weren’t made and points out those that he determines were most influential. The author’s personal knowledge on the subject is clearly presented, although the work would have benefited from the inclusion of direct references in support of its ideas. Edwards’ writing is clear and easy to read, and it is here that he is at his best. He is able to state in plain language key points relating to the historical events of the period and support his conclusion with easily understood rhetoric. Those interested in the history of the era and the military tactics of the countries involved will find this book an engaging read, giving them lots to think about and discuss with like-minded individuals.”
In “The War We Almost Lost,” the author explains how badly we were prepared for war in 1941. He discusses the areas in which we could have done much better and how the responsibility could have been shared by many politicians and military leaders.
The author writes about mistakes and blunders as well as brilliant moves made during the war by both sides that allowed us to win but almost cost us victory. Better planning and execution by the Axis countries could have had disastrous effects on the Allies. But in the end, through some good design, lucky breaks, and bad decision-making by our enemies, we rallied and came through the terrible war with flying colors, led by the “Greatest Generation” of all time.
Author Arthur A. Edwards was a naval officer and veteran of the Korean conflict who grew up in Northern California during the Depression and World War II. He studied warfare at the University of California, Berkeley, and has a library full of history books. He is descended from a long line of veterans; two of his great-grandfathers served in the Union Army during the Civil War: a grandfather who tried to enlist in the Spanish-American War and a father who served in the Navy twice, once just as World War I ended and again in World War II.
Arthur graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and he worked in the aerospace industry, building weather and communication satellites. Every time he brings home another book on WW II, his wife asks, “Is there anything you don’t know about the war?”
His other books are The War We Almost Lost: How We Came Close To Losing World War II and War is Hell: A Tale of War and One Man’s Search for Meaning. Visit Arthur A. Edwards’ website at https://arthuredwardsbooks.com/.
In partnership with Author Reputation Press, Arthur A. Edwards held a successful book signing event during the 2024 Los Angeles Festival of Books (LATFOB) at the University of Southern California. The Los Angeles Times held its much-awaited annual Festival of Books on April 20–21, 2024. LATFOB is considered to be one of the world’s most significant literary gatherings. It has been held every year since 1996 with the goal of bringing together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. It is attended by more than 550 authors, celebrities, storytellers, and hundreds of exhibitors.
He was interviewed by CBS Radio’s host, Benji Cole. People of Distinction is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States, hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio. People of Distinction is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors. Benji Cole, the host of the program, is a world-class interviewer, video formulator, Los Angeles actor, and filmmaker. He’s shared the acting stage with superstar Tom Hanks.
Also, he was interviewed in the Author Spotlight Interview, which is for authors to share their stories and inspire others in a more personal interview where readers will be encouraged to become leaders. Get to know more about the author and his work as you watch the full interview below:
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