The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. The dutch association of antiquarian booksellers, nvva, is pleased to announce the 39th amsterdam international antiquarian book fair to be held on saturday. This year will be my first as head organizer of the 44th annual rochester antiquarian book fair, one of the longest continuallyrunning regional book fairs in the country. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. The albuquerque book fair provides regional booksellers a venue for the buying, selling and sharing of information about books and other collectible memorabilia. In more recent years, that scope has expanded to include mystery and detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction. Recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, the book fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare and. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. February 12th, 2021 february 14th, 2021 54th california international antiquarian book fair. Visit our photo gallery, events archives, and aalbcs events check out our detailed list of book event information.
Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. The schedule for the 49th california international antiquarian book fair pasadena, february 1214, 2016 has been announced, and it promises to be fascinating. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. This years book fair will include a special exhibit from the bancroft library at the university of california, berkeley, which has a long history of collecting the literary fiction of california. Marks, rare books rochester, ny modern first editions, general antiquarian. The 36th florida antiquarian book fair will be presented on friday, saturday, and sunday, april 21, 22, and 23, 2017.
Learn about the antiquarian book trade from the best booksellers and librarians in the country. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Albuquerque antiquarian book fair, albuquerque, new mexico. Friday, feb 12, 2016 sunday, feb 14, 2016 the california international antiquarian book fair, held annually in either pasadena or oakland. Not only are about 200 rare book dealers from around the world bringing the cream of their respective crops to pasadena, but its also the 200th anniversary of the publication of mary shelleys frankenstein. Join us for 2020s 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair on saturday, september 12th, 10.
From the wonderful to the weird the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair brings thousands of books, manuscripts and other treasures and collections to oaklands marriott city center. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. The threeday event will kick off friday at the pasadena convention center and frankenstein wont be the only treasure. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Exhibitors will display and offer for sale a wide variety of antiquarian rare and modern first edition books, prints, posters, vintage. The schedule for the 49th california international antiquarian book fair pasadena, february 1214, 2016 has been announced, and it promises to be fascinating although the main attraction of the california book fair is, as always, the opportunity to search through the collections and rare treasures brought to pasadena by the more than 200 exhibiting booksellers from over 30 different. Recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, this eagerly anticipated biannual fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare books, manuscripts, autographs, graphics, photographs and more. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. California book fair 2016 the new antiquarian the blog. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california to celebrate its 50th anniversary, friday, february 10 through sunday, february 12. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market.
California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog. California international antiquarian book fair things to. See whos going to seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa. Mar 09, 2017 the park avenue armory is a vast preserve of space and air on a cramped island. Dec 10, 2015 from february 12 to 14, 2016, thousands of book lovers, rare book dealers, and scholars will converge at the pasadena convention center for the 49th california international antiquarian book fair. The 2021 seminar will run from july 1116 on the campus of st. Many states, counties and cities also hold book festivals that recognize the achievements of local authors. Pasadena, ca 91101 united states recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, this eagerly anticipated biannual fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare books. Our london antiquarian book fair in june has also been cancelled but will return in may 2021. New york antiquarian book fair new york international. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. The california international antiquarian book fair, held annually in either pasadena or oakland. Unexpected highlights from the antiquarian book fair. Mar 09, 2018 the fiftyeighth new york antiquarian book fair, organized by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers, opened march 8 at the park avenue armory and runs through sunday.
California antiquarian book fair friday, feb 09, 2018. The california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from over 20 different countries and will take place at the pasadena convention center february 911, 2018. Many quality exhibitors will participate in the pasadena antiquarian book, print, photo and paper fair, for two days only on october 7 and 8 at the pasadena convention center. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair. The florida antiquarian booksellers association sponsors the florida antiquarian book fair. For all information about the congress, please visit the website. One of the largest book fairs of its kind in the pacific northwest, the event attracts hundreds of antique book hunters and historians each year. Come to the california international antiquarian book fair and take part in an incredible opportunity to browse and buy books from over 200 booksellers from around the world. Bookseller association websites designed in collaboration with bibliopolis. So, what does that mean for the future of book fairs. Olympia international antiquarian book fair 2016 bookvica. Welcome to the 49th california international antiquarian book fair. These festivals are a celebration of the nations creative writing community.
May 31, 2012 when the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center became the garden of eden for book lovers. The most complete, authoritative listing of antiquarian book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. This years first prize is awarded to matthew wills, of. Perhaps youve been looking everywhere for a leatherbound alphabet book housed in a papiermache box shaped like a human heart. Willis monie books cooperstown, ny general antiquarian. Book fair returns to the park avenue armory from april 7 10, 2016. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. California international antiquarian book fair things to do. Official site for the annual seattle antiquarian book fair, the premier pacific northwest rare book event. This is a change from our usual dates the second week in march. The 49th anzaab australian antiquarian book fair thursday 9 july to sunday 12 july 2020 is presented by the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab has been cancelled due to impact of the coronavirus as part of melbourne rare book week.
Florida antiquarian book fair is an annual book fair presented by the florida antiquarian booksellers. I can imagine no better place for the fiftyseventh new york antiquarian book fair of the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Dec 02, 2018 midwest antiquarian booksellers association a nonprofit association of antiquarian booksellers promoting the love of books, maps, prints and ephemera.
Salon international du livre ancien au grand palais a paris 2016. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Annual show brings booksellers from 5 western states with rare books, historic maps, old photographs, first. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. William reese was interviewed about the new york antiquarian book fair, which benefited the new york public library for.
Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. Due to the covid19 emergency, cabs 2020 has been postponed until 2021. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california, friday, february 8. I am happy to announce the 2020 sacramento antiquarian book fair will be held september 5th yes the sac book fair is labor day weekend. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. California book fair 2016 the new antiquarian the blog of. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of nearly 200 booksellers from over 20 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. California international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. California antiquarian book fair january 10 day 29. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the threeday fair, one of the.
Regretfully, due to covid19, we have decided to cancel all fairs in april, may and june. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. Amsterdam international antiquarian book fair ilab. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california, is excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states, a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and the continued support of the californias young book collectors prize. The antiquarian booksellers association of america.
The 49th california international antiquarian book fair pasadena convention center 300 east green street pasadena, ca 91101. Rmaba rmaba is an organization of used and rare book, map, and ephemera dealers in the rocky mountain west dedicated to stimulating book and paper collecting, promoting ethical trade in all areas of the business, and providing educational opportunities and outreach to the public in the field of collecting. March 58, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair the place to go for rare antique books, antique maps, ephemera. Boston international antiquarian book fair boston international. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest a. Pardon the pun, but the 51st california international antiquarian book fair is going to be a monster event. Aug 31, 2016 this year will be my first as head organizer of the 44th annual rochester antiquarian book fair, one of the longest continuallyrunning regional book fairs in the country. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair. A display and sale, recognized as one of the finest book fairs in the country, features rare, unusual and collectible books on the arts and architecture early printed books modern first editions voyages, travel and exploration science and medicine illustrated childrens books. The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november. Chelsea antiquarian book fair chelsea rare book fair. Short listings 51st california international antiquarian. Dealers participating in the ilab congress are cordially invited to exhibit at the 40th edition of the amsterdam international antiquarian book fair, which will.
The rochester area booksellers association raba is a group that was formed by independent book and manuscript shops in rochester and surrounding areas. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Events midwest antiquarian booksellers association. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian. More than 200 rare book dealers, including many abaa members, from around the world are preparing to exhibit at the california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena, ca over the weekend of february 1214, 2016. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california, friday, february 8 through sunday, february 10, 2019 at the oakland marriott city center.
The thirtyninth ottawa antiquarian book fair has become an exciting event for book lovers from across canada. California international antiquarian book fair events. Dewolfe and wood rare books alfred, me shakers, americana, manuscripts. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting the. In my opinion, it is a bright one, and i dont merely say this as a starryeyed idealist, or as a spectator. California antiquarian book fair is with nolin deloison baum at pasadena convention center 300 green st.
In addition to our regular exhibitors we have a lineup of unique events including guided tours designed to introduce visitors to the world of rare books, book signings and talks. The california fair is the first major antiquarian book fair of the year in america and welcomes over 200 international exhibitors each year. It is a fair that has treated me well as an exhibitor in the past, and i am excited to work towards its continued success, and to introduce innovations designed to make it. In recognition of the next generation of bibliophiles, the fair is pleased to announce the california youth book collector s prize, a competition open to collectors aged 35 and under who reside in california. When the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center became the garden of eden for book lovers. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. On the importance of antiquarian book fairs ioba standard.
As a result of the spread of corona virus, please be sure to check the events official website for notifications of postponements or cancellations. The aba chelsea rare book fair has something to offer every type of book lover. Presented by the rochester area booksellers association and rit press. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. Mark your calendars for the 44th annual gathering of u. The oxford premier has also been rescheduled for october. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. The florida antiquarian booksellers association promotes the rare book industry by maintaining high standards of integrity, enabling networking and providing education. As of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair.
644 1275 963 835 613 237 1115 581 1225 447 918 958 349 1272 1134 187 562 957 746 666 107 1328 766 515 515 1441 440 71 184 382 1409 211 458 1026 717