Held in the pasadena convention center this year, the largest antiquarian book fair in the country had all of these things going for it, and more. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. Saturday, october 07, 2017 sunday, october 08, 2017. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. The 20 codex book fair brought together makers of expensive books from all over the world to show their wares. The 46th california international antiquarian book fair from 15th to 17th february 20 is the largest antiquarian book fair in the world and will offer something exciting for every book lover and collector. The fair will celebrate the 150th anniversary of alice in wonderland with special exhibits and programs. New abaa member and our friend marc kuritz of churchill book collector smiles at the opening of the fair. From online to selling at antiquarian book fairs ioba.
From online to selling at antiquarian book fairs ioba standard. Two men look over a book at the park avenue armory during the new york antiquarian book fair on april 12, 20 in new york city. The california international antiquarian book fair will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend in oakland. Like the portolano, or pilotbook, to which it was related, it. See more of sacramento antiquarian book fair on facebook. Southern california chapter american printing history. 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.
Antiquarian book fairs, auctions, and exhibits in california. The worlds largest rare book fair returns to san francisco. The book club of californias 20 publication the sierra nevada suite consists of thirtyone prints handengraved on boxwood by richard wagener. Bibliomania a film of the thirtysixth abaa california. The florida antiquarian book fair is the third largest antiquarian book fair in the united states and the oldest n the southeast. Friday, february 09, 2018 sunday, february 11, 2018. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. 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. The southern california chapter will have a table at the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa book fair in pasadena, where thousands of book lovers, rare book dealers, and scholars will come together. Feb 05, 2015 over the next several days, book lovers from around the world will gather in the east bay for the 48th california international antiquarian book fair and the biennial codex international book fair. California international antiquarian book fair abaa february 2021 tba. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair.
Home catalogue californian antiquarian book fair 20. Feb 15, 20 46th california international antiquarian book fair. Two men look over a book at the park avenue armory during the new york antiquarian book fair on april 12, 20 in new. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. California international antiquarian book fair things to. This card for some reasonalong with a gorgeous and surreal handcolored childrens book, the journey of bangwell putt, from 1945were among the trophies of the day.
Lux mentis, booksellers booth 418 at the annual ca book fair. It is the companion volume to wageners california in relief, published by the club in 2009 and sold out that year. December 20 official blog of the 2020 florida antiquarian book fair april 2426, 2020. San francisco, ca january 29, 20 the annual celebration of the printed word, the 46th california international antiquarian book fair, returns to san francisco on friday, february 15 through sunday, february 17, 20 at the concourse exhibition center in san francisco. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. A documentary about the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and its members.
We enjoyed hearing from many of our favorite authors and discovering new ones. At the florida antiquarian book fair, more than 100 topnotch antiquarian book dealers from all over the country converge in st. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the new york antiquarian book fair, bringing a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian. Rare book week west planning for a visit to the california international antiquarian book fair and the codex book fair by nate pedersen nate pedersen is a librarian and journalist in bend, oregon. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. We had a great time over labor day weekend, and hope you did, too. Codex is timed to coincide with the biennial visit of the california international antiquarian book fair to san francisco and for that reason among others i have never attended, being more interested in the old book ive never seen than the new book i cannot afford, but this time. She exhibits at the florida antiquarian book fair or the st petersburg fair as it is more frequently called which is the southeasts oldest and largest antiquarian book fair, and one with an excellent reputation.
Over the next several days, book lovers from around the world will gather in the east bay for the 48th california international antiquarian book fair and the biennial codex international book fair. California international antiquarian book fair things to do. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. The 46th california international antiquarian book fair from 15th to 17th february 20 is the largest antiquarian book fair in the world and will offer something exciting for every book lover. It features more than 115 dealers in books, maps, photographs, prints, ephemera and autographs. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. Since the year 2005, the frankfurt antiquarian book fair held as a subevent. Go west for the rare books, stay for the cherry blossoms. Notable items at the 46th california international. A highly unusual copy for being finished in contemporary handcolour. How did you two feel going into this 2020 pasadena antiquarian book fair or the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, to be precise.
Thousands of rare books and manuscripts from hundreds of booksellers, plus seminars and events for book lovers. Enter the annual california international antiquarian book fair. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. 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. 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. From april 1114, book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Fair director jim kay talks about sacramento, californias, antiquarian book fair, where over 60 exhibitors display thousands of rare and. Jan 18, 20 the worlds largest rare book fair returns to san francisco. International league of antiquarian booksellers fine books. Pardon the pun, but the 51st california international antiquarian book fair is going to be a monster event. California international antiquarian book fair bvents. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country.
The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. International league of antiquarian booksellers fine. Please enjoy this selection of books that will be on display in booth 209. Like the portolano, or pilot book, to which it was related, it. The film is centred around the thirtysixth abaa california bookfair in san francisco. 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. Antiquarian book fairs, auctions, and exhibits in california fine. The future of antiquarian book fairs tavistock books. Were already planning our 2020 festival, so stay tuned. It was sponsored by the abba, the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the premier book selling organization in the united states. Lots of ephemera and a couple of scrapbooky things from which i will no doubt extract material for future posts. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for.
California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Abaa 53rd annual new york antiquarian book fair 20. Are you thinking of selling at your first antiquarian book fair. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair had some fun as i attended the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair. Codex is timed to coincide with the biennial visit of the california international antiquarian book fair to san francisco and for that reason among others i have never attended, being more interested in the old book ive never seen than the new book i cannot afford, but. Six years later, opening day for codex iv experienced such a success that organizers ran continued. Steven paul leiva, author, film producer, and longtime friend of ray bradbury, is the author of searching for ray bradbury 20. 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. San francisco, ca january 29, 20 the annual celebration of the printed word, the 46th california international antiquarian book fair, returns to san francisco on friday, february 15 through sunday, february 17, 20 at the concourse exhibition center in san francisco sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the. Click on an image below to viewdownload a pdf version of one of our catalogues.
Share info on california book fairs, books about california and make connections with other book lovers from the golden state. 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 best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The isolario, or book of islands, was a cartographic form introduced and developed in italy during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Lost original drawings of a dirty old man are found by stephen j. Contact sacramento antiquarian book fair on messenger.
As antiquarian booksellers, we are intimately familiar with book fairs. 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. Exhibitors will display and offer for sale a wide variety of antiquarian rare and modern first edition books. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Ajc decatur book festival encouraging the love of books. Abaa 53rd annual new york antiquarian book fair 20 book. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of. On sunday, april 14 from noon to three, attendees can bring items to discovery day, an opportunity to get expert advice and informal appraisals. Feb 12, 20 ah, yesgreat fun at the book fair this weekend.
When the first codex artist book fair opened in 2007 it was a bold move, probably questioned by those who saw the future of books in anything but the printed word, much less, those handmade, not matter how artistically crafted. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. Latin america at the 20 international codex artist book fair. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog of. The largest book and paper fair between chicago and. Feb 15, 20 lux mentis, booksellers booth 418 at the annual ca book fair. Actually, we took a beating at fairs in 2019, so there was a bit of trepidation as we approached this first one of 2020. 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.
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