Houwelandt - A novel in the making

2005 | ZDF/3sat | 103 mins

Author John von Düffel writes his new novel and embarks on a journey through the literary industry. A unique insight into the production processes of contemporary literature and a film about what it means to be an author today.

Experience the creation of a novel, from concept to publication. This film documents each stage of the process, following the author over 15 months as they travel to the publisher in Cologne, attend meetings with representatives and marketers, visit cultural editorial offices and advertising agencies, and embark on a reading tour in New York before concluding at the Frankfurt Book Fair.