Alexander Skipis

Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels eV operates as a trade association and cultural organization for the book industry. It engages in fostering fair copyright laws and practices, as well as preserving Germany's policy of fixed book prices. The firm also promotes books as a cultural product. In addition, it provides its members a number of fora for networking and policy development, as well as special programs for start ups and unique platforms for the productive exchange of ideas. The company was founded on April 30, 1825 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.