Call for Entries by Stiftung Buchkunst 2026

The Stiftung Buchkunst is now accepting submissions for the Die Schönsten Deutschen Bücher 2026 (Best German Book Design 2026) and the Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung 2026 (Sponsorship Prize for Young Book Design 2026). Publishers, book designers, and production firms can submit new releases from April 1st, 2025, until March 31st, 2026. Books with regional relevance may also enter the Deutschlands schönstes Regionalbuch (Germany’s Most Beautiful Regional Book) competition.

In the Die Schönsten Deutschen Bücher 2026 competition, two juries of design, production, and book trade experts select the top 25 books of the year. The awarded books are celebrated for their design, concept, and production quality, representing the best of German book production. Five categories are included: General Literature; Scholarly, Academic, School, and Educational Books; Guides and Non-fiction; Art, Photography, and Exhibition Catalogs; and Children’s and Young Adult Books. The jury also nominates the 25 winners for the Preis der Stiftung Buchkunst, (Stiftung Buchkunst Prize) which carries a € 10,000 award.

The Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung 2026 focuses on creative and innovative book concepts, prioritizing bold ideas over technical perfection. Three winners will be awarded € 2,000 each and featured in an exhibition at the einBuch.haus in Berlin, opening July 2, 2026.

The awarded books and the shortlisted titles will be showcased at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair and other national and international events. Additionally, the 25 Schönsten Deutschen Bücher will be exhibited at various locations across Germany.

Die Schönsten Deutschen Bücher 2026 & Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung 2026

Call for Entries
from now until March 31st, 2026

Further information here.