We were looking back through some of the photographs taken at the 20 florida antiquarian book fair last march and we came across this delightful little scene that had slipped our minds. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare books and foster collegial. Our fair list is finished and posted for your viewing andor preparation. Feb 15, 20 lux mentis, booksellers booth 418 at the annual ca book fair. Early details on the 46th ca international antiquarian book fair. Early details on the 46th ca international antiquarian. Oct 08, 2012 san francisco in 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. Bookseller news february 21 st, 2020 honoring barbara rootenberg. Codex is timed to coincide with the biennial visit of the california international. Book fairs are such a major element in the activities and functions of the presentday abaa, writes edwin glaser president of abaa, 198688 that it still comes as a surprise to be reminded that the first american antiquarian book fair did not take place until april of 1960. Jan 29, 2017 both the codex symposium and the california international antiquarian book fair put on by the abaa are fantastic places to learn and buy, and we encourage you to attend.
Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. It is an opportunity to bring a book store to your campus and help build excitement about reading among your students. Planning for a visit to the california international antiquarian book fair and the codex book fair by nate. A book hunters holiday the 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books.
The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. We have 450 members who specialize in books in all fields, as well as maps, prints, documents and autographs. Recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair returns to northern california, friday, february 8 through sunday, february 10, 2019 at the oakland marriott city center. Nearly 200 rare book dealers from around the world will be bringing their mostoutstanding items to surprise and delight book collectors. We are delighted to announce the special exhibits for the 51st california international antiquarian. Abaa northern california chapter nccabaa george robert kane memorial scholarship. Antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa events. 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. From june 47, 2020, the abaa will launch its first virtual book fair, an online event showcasing fresh material from abaa booksellers across.
They can cheer you, they can humble you, they can confound you, they can elate you. Sep 28, 20 the 21st annual georgia fine and collectible book fair. The abaa virtual book fair will allow visitors to shop handpicked highlights and recent acquisitions from trusted abaa members from all over the country. Abaa 53rd annual new york antiquarian book fair 20 book. The upcoming california book fairs are a great place to hunt for treasures, learn about the antiquarian book trade, and find like. No sales will be possible before the fair opens at 10am est on. I personally witnessed at the abaa california book fair in 20 and. California book fair 2020 the new antiquarian abaa. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. We will soon follow the sun and be present at the 50th california international antiquarian book fair, oakland abaa, february 1012th, 2017.
Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian. Upcoming abaa book fairs and events 46th california international antiquarian book fair 21520 3pm8pm 21620 11am7pm 21720. Thousands of rare books and manuscripts from hundreds of booksellers, plus seminars and events for book lovers. The 20 new york antiquarian book fair was a great success. Votes for women the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair.
Without a doubt, the abaas california fair is a beautifully setup fair. Civic center 548 south marietta parkway marietta, ga 30060. Vic started his dickens obsession in the 1980s when he discovered a first edition of dickens first book, pickwick papers, in an antiquarian bookstore in vancouver. At california book fairs we believe a book fair is more than a book sale. With great excitement, we prepare to leave for california for both the codex symposium and the 2019 ca abaa book fair. Sep 07, 20 the 39th annual book fair is set for april 2426, 2020 at the coliseum in st. The 21st annual georgia fine and collectible book fair. Book fairs are such a major element in the activities and functions of the presentday abaa, writes edwin glaser president of. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. In memory of longtime member george robert kane oct. Interact with dealers in realtime, just as you could at a physical book fair.
On sunday, april 14 from noon to three, attendees can bring items to discovery day, an opportunity to get expert advice and informal appraisals. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. Et cetera february 6 th, 2020 2nd annual california young book collectors prize awarded. California international antiquarian book fair february 15 17, 20 california international antiquarian book fair february 10 11, 2012 california international antiquarian book fair february 11, 2011. The show will be in pasadena from february 9th through the 11th in 2018. 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. Jan 18, 20 the worlds largest rare book fair returns to san francisco. Abaa virtual book fair come see what abaa members have been working on during our time apart. Abaa, in alameda, california, is an authority on charles dickens. The 20 codex book fair brought together makers of expensive books from all over the world to show their wares. New acquisitions, discoveries, and rare finds are available exclusively at the first abaa virtual book fair.
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. The 39th annual book fair is set for april 2426, 2020 at the coliseum in st. The fair is the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the southeast. San francisco in the annual celebration of the printed word, the 46th california international antiquarian book fair returns to san francisco on friday, february 15. Robert dagg, of robert dagg rare books, san francisco, california. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian. For more information, visit 51st california international antiquarian book fair. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. Lux mentis, booksellers booth 418 at the annual ca book fair. The abaa antiquarian book fair was held again at the beautiful park. They can cheer you, they can humble you, they can confound you, they can.
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. What is often considered the shadow show, this fair is usually a time for abaa and nonaffiliated members to get together, be among friends, and ease their way into the bookselling mindset. California book fairs 51 w easy st, simi valley, california 93065 rated 4. From the moment i walked off the five hour flight into san francisco international to when i left lax this past sunday, it was nothing but fair weather, but. California international antiquarian book fair bvents. Saturday, september 28, 20 10am5pm sunday, september 29, 20 11am4pm the cobb co. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. She is a graduate of the colorado antiquarian book seminar and rare book school, a member of the grolier club, and the founder of the annual brooklyn holiday book fair. The florida antiquarian book fair is the third largest antiquarian book fair in the united states and the oldest n the southeast. Abaa 53rd annual new york antiquarian book fair 20. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united.
The abaa has launched a program where seasoned abaa members act as mentors, i. Especially with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the very first edition of mary shelleys frankenstein one of my favorite books. Abaa, in alameda, california, is an authority on charles. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Dec 26, 20 vic zoschak, of tavistock books, abaa, in alameda, california, is an authority on charles dickens. The worlds largest rare book fair returns to san francisco. California book fairs is an opportunity to bring a book store to your school campus and help build excitement about reading among your students. The future of antiquarian book fairs tavistock books. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the. The 2019 california international antiquarian book fair takes place in oakland, california february 810, 2019. 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. First, the codex symposium will be open february 5th through the 8th in richmond, california.
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. See how they felt about the states biggest book fair below. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is a trade association of rare booksellers that was formed 60 years ago. It is the companion volume to wageners california in relief, published by the club in 2009 and sold out that year. Votes for women the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair registrations are now. Antiquarian book fairs, auctions, and exhibits in california fine. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. 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. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. Nearly 200 rarebook dealers from around the world will be bringing their mostoutstanding. The abaa currently hosts three antiquarian book fairs per year. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print ephemera abaa members will be exhibiting at this years fair. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events.
The first president of the abaa was laurence gomme brentanos. Thousands of book lovers, booksellers, and scholars will converge in southern california for the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Ilab internships out of the classroom, into the world. We have 450 members who specialize in books in all fields, as well. Highsmith, who is sometimes called america s photographer. We will be showing at both, do let us know if you need a pass or two there will be a reminder after the first of the year. California book fairs childrens reading books for kids. Please remember to mark your calendars as the next two big book fairs are rapidly approaching. Boston international antiquarian book fair boston international. Antiquarian booksellers of southern california, abaa.
Learn more about the florida antiquarian book fair and the florida antiquarian booksellers association. Thursday dawned, congress over, the 51st abaa california antiquarian book fair about to begin. 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. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england. The book club of californias 20 publication the sierra nevada suite consists of thirtyone prints handengraved on boxwood by richard wagener. Especially with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the very first edition of mary shelleys frankenstein one of my favorite.
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