We enjoyed hearing from many of our favorite authors and discovering new ones. 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, and theres going to be a huge exhibit to celebrate the classic book. Please enjoy this selection of books that will be on display in booth 209. Collections at the 45th california international antiquarian book. In febuary it rains in rotterdam, freezes in france. But two weekends ago, a different kind of club swept through town. Rare book paradise california antiquarian book fair videos 2012. California that year, kit hinrichs author, avid book collector, and one of the foremost.
The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Visit the california international antiquarian book fair on instagram, facebook, or twitter to learn more about these pioneering women. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian. Apr 11, 2020 the 2020 florida antiquarian book fair has been cancelled. Rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair. The fair was held this year in pasadena, california, at the convention center, february 1012. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. 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. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. Youngs elegant and absorbing documentary is a lively tour of new yorks book world, populated by an assortment of obsessives, intellects, eccentrics, and dreamers, past and present. The california international antiquarian book fair will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend in oakland. California international antiquarian book fair fine. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair.
California international antiquarian book fair fine books. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. The book fair is the largest of its kind in the southeastern united states. 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. The southern california edition of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of america book fair logged its highest attendance numbers since 2002 with dealers reporting strong sales. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. The first is the 36th annual boston international antiquarian book fair, and the second tagged as.
Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. California international antiquarian book fair bvents. Over 200 international and us booksellers will be present at this major event of the rare book trade. If you have attended an antiquarian book fair in the past, please offer an observation or impression gained from that experience. Share san diegos 20th annual diversity employment day career fair, october 21, 2020 with your friends. Click on an image below to viewdownload a pdf version of one of our catalogues. Selection of items presented at the 2020 california antiquarian book fair. This is especially true for those who are located close to the cities of boston, baltimore, or washington dc.
One of seattles most beloved book dealers, louis collins, longtime proprietor of louis collins books and producer of the seattle antiquarian book fair, died of a heart attack on jan. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair comes. Save san diegos 20th annual diversity employment day career fair, october 21, 2020 to your collection. See the california book fair videos on youtube and meet colleagues and collectors like heather odonnell, michael thompson, gary milan, and eric idle while browsing the. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins the. California book fairs childrens reading books for kids of. California international antiquarian book fair at the.
The 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books. Inside hollywoods rare books addiction hollywood reporter. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus millions of monthly readers. Expect to find new acquisitions and discover rare and unique items, available exclusively at this online book fair, brought to you by the abaa. 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 secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, the. A portion of each ticket sale for the florida antiquarian book fair goes to help support the st. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Nellie bly 18641922, the intrepid american investigative journalist and social justice advocate. Since the year 2005, the frankfurt antiquarian book fair held as a subevent. Dec 17, 2012 a portion of each ticket sale for the florida antiquarian book fair goes to help support the st.
Here are just a few of the women who have already been profiled. In june, the antiquarian booksellers association of america brings us their inaugural virtual fair. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, oakland. From february 10 12, 2012, southern california will become the rare book capital of the world as thousands of book lovers, u. In more recent years, that scope has expanded to include mystery and detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction, and western fiction. But when the california international antiquarian book fair comes to pasadena, california, the warmth of the sun pours over rare book lovers and dealers from all over the world. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl 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. It was the arcaniest of arcania, the esoteriest of esoteria. Were already planning our 2020 festival, so stay tuned. Pardon the pun, but the 51st california international antiquarian book fair is going to be a monster event. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade.
March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. The 52nd california book fair will open its doors today. For the 2012 fair kit created a classic firmin didot letterform filled with. 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. 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.
Im guessing that in pasadena, you are nobody if you arent in the garden club. San francisco thousands of book lovers, buyers, browsers and sellers will come together when the 44th california international antiquarian book fair returns to san francisco friday, february 11, through sunday, february, 2011 at the concourse exhibition center in san francisco. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. In more recent years, that scope has expanded to include mystery and detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction. 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. The florida antiquarian book fair runs march 911, 2012 at the coliseum in downtown st. California book fairs childrens reading books for kids. The florida antiquarian book fair is the third largest antiquarian book fair in the united states and the oldest n the southeast. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Published on 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. We had a great time over labor day weekend, and hope you did, too. Featuring greg thompson, associate dean for special collections at the 45th california international antiquarian book fair.
Jeff weber, owner of jeff weber rare books, takes a look at a book dated back in 1854 during the 45th california international antiquarian book fair. Ajc decatur book festival encouraging the love of books. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog of. At california book fairs we believe a book fair is more than a book sale. Rare book paradise california antiquarian book fair. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair. Nancy johnson, the san francisco book fair, and the story of the antiquarian a. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels.
The 50th california international antiquarian book fair. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Next month, san francisco hosts the 40th california international antiquarian book fair with more than 240 booksellers from the world gathering to display and sell rare books from almost every. Thats the bad news which is actually good news because our highest priority in this covid19 pandemic is the health and safety of our book fair patrons and our booksellers, and their families. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. It is an opportunity to bring a book store to your campus and help build excitement about reading among your students. Feb 17, 2012 jeff weber, owner of jeff weber rare books, takes a look at a book dated back in 1854 during the 45th california international antiquarian book fair, which took place at the pasadena convention. We are very proud to be a part of broadening the minds of our young people by offering a wide range of wonderful books at an incredible savings. When the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center. Fair director jim kay talks about sacramento, californias, antiquarian book fair, where over 60 exhibitors display thousands of rare and. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins.