The Frankfurt Book Fair emerged in 1949 as a platform for 'book diplomacy,' aiming to bridge divides during the Cold War amid political tensions.
In 1955, the book fair allowed Eastern Bloc countries and the West to temporarily engage, fostering a sense of unity against the backdrop of the Iron Curtain.
Despite internal conflicts regarding far-right sentiments in Germany's publishing scene, organizers maintained that participation must adhere to the law, highlighting democratic principles.
Dissident Czech author Vaclav Havel faced censorship at the fair in 1989, but his eventual rise to power symbolizes the shifting tides of political freedom.
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