'The Corine International Book Prize was first awarded in the year 2000 by the Bavarian branch of the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (German Book Traders' Association) and a multitude of partners and sponsors with the aim of providing international authors with more glamour on German television, presenting their works to potential readers in an attractive manner and giving booksellers a special marketing boost.' (Website)
The prize is awarded in several categories.