Where Hollywood Glamour Meets Mystery and Redemption
From its modest beginnings in 1949, when postwar publishers gathered in Frankfurt to rebuild and share new ideas, the Frankfurter Buchmesse has grown into the world’s most important international book fair. Over the decades, it has transformed from a regional gathering of German publishers into a global platform where stories are launched, partnerships are forged, and the future of publishing is shaped. That journey of steady growth, vision, and innovation is what makes the fair so influential today.
Now celebrating its 77th year, the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 is set to host more than 7,500 exhibitors from across the globe. It offers far more than book displays: visitors can explore groundbreaking titles, attend insightful discussions with leading authors and thinkers, witness the latest in publishing technology, and discover how books continue to evolve across media and cultures. It’s not just a fair — it’s a creative crossroads where tradition meets tomorrow.
The Imagination Peoples the Air
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
Adding to the excitement, the Philippines takes center stage as the Guest of Honour for 2025, presenting the theme “The Imagination Peoples the Air” — a powerful nod to the nation’s storytelling spirit inspired by José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. With over a hundred Filipino authors, artists, and events bringing the country’s rich literary heritage and contemporary voices to Frankfurt, this year’s fair celebrates not only books but also the vibrant diversity of global storytelling.
Amid this extraordinary convergence of imagination and craft, Kravitz & Sons proudly showcases The Lady in the Movies by Ronald R. Higgins — a captivating mystery that transports readers into the glimmering yet shadowed world of midcentury Hollywood.
A Detective’s Heart in Hollywood’s Golden Shadows
Set in the nostalgic glow of postwar Los Angeles, The Lady in the Movies follows private investigator Sam Ryan, a man trying to rebuild his life while uncovering truths buried beneath fame, scandal, and memory. When a long-missing actress resurfaces through whispers of an old case, Ryan finds himself entangled in a story that blends the glamour of 1950s Hollywood with the grit of noir realism.
Higgins masterfully weaves a narrative that feels cinematic in every sense — filled with smoky bars, lost dreams, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. Each chapter plays like a reel of classic film, yet beneath the mystery lies a meditation on love, loss, and redemption.
A Storyteller Who Lived the Stage
Ronald R. Higgins writes with an insider’s eye for the drama, rhythm, and ache of performance. Having spent decades as an actor in stage productions, film, and television, Higgins infuses his prose with the authenticity of someone who has walked both sides of the curtain. His experience in Hollywood breathes life into every scene, every flawed hero, and every fleeting spotlight.
Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Higgins began writing in 1981 after a long career in acting. His journey from stage to page reveals a deep love for storytelling — one that transforms personal history into timeless fiction.
Why It Belongs on the Global Stage
At the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse, The Lady in the Movies stands as a striking fusion of nostalgia and noir — a story that reminds the world of the golden age of film while exploring the timeless human yearning for truth and closure. In an era where celebrity often conceals more than it reveals, Higgins’ novel reclaims the mystery behind the spotlight and turns it into art.
Through his cinematic prose and emotional insight, Higgins bridges cultures and generations — connecting readers from Hollywood to Frankfurt through the universal language of story. This is more than a detective tale; it’s a reflection on memory, redemption, and the eternal power of storytelling to illuminate the past.
