The lure of southern california and the california interntl. 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. 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. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. I got to ink and pull a proof off a colonial press, courtesy of the international printing museum. From february 10 12, 2012, southern california will become the rare book capital of the world as thousands of book lovers, u. Thats this press, and this proof from the society for calligraphy, southern california, i got a personalized calligraphy bookmark from booksellers, i got. Feb 20, 2012 im guessing that in pasadena, you are nobody if you arent in the garden club. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Scholarships for cabs minnesota antiquarian book seminars. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme.
Votes for women the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. Click on an image below to viewdownload a pdf version of one of our catalogues. The california international antiquarian book fair is actioncentral. 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.
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Rare book paradise at 2012 california international. 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. 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. Friday, february 10, 2012 sunday, february 12, 2012. Pardon the pun, but the 51st california international antiquarian book fair is going to be a monster event.
Friday, february 10, 2012 3 pm to 8 pm saturday, february 11, 2012 11 am to 7 pm sunday, february 12, 2012 11 am to 5 pm a threeday admission ticket can be purchased at the door on friday. California international antiquarian book fair is going to be organised at oakland marriott city center, oakland, usa from 08 feb 2019 to 10 feb 2019 this expo is going to be a 3 day event. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog of. But two weekends ago, a different kind of club swept through town. Rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair. This weekend thousands of book lovers, 200 book dealers, and scholars from around the world will gather in pasadena for the 45 th california international antiquarian book fair.
Apr 11, 2020 the 2020 florida antiquarian book fair has been cancelled. 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. Events california international antiquarian book fair. Recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. Personal stories of noted collectors, will include a case of materials from the clark library, related to our founders collecting habits and our collections history. Personal stories of noted collectors, will include a case of materials from the clark library, related to our. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. Thefts germany returns books seized at munich auction house in may 2012. She is the author of numerous books on the subject of. The book fair is the largest of its kind in the southeastern united states. This years california international antiquarian book fair will be taking place february 1012, and the clark will be participating. California international antiquarian book fair oakland.
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Pasadena convention center 300 east green street pasadena, ca 91101 map and directions. California international antiquarian book fair fine books. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. 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. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. Nellie bly 18641922, the intrepid american investigative journalist and social justice advocate. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics.
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. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. Rare book paradise california antiquarian book fair videos 2012. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. Meet colleagues and collectors like heather odonnell, michael thompson, gary milan, and eric idle while browsing the california book fair shelves. Featuring over 150 collectible booksellers, the 53rd annual california international antiquarian book fair is as big and prestigious as it gets in the realm of antiquarian books. Exhibitor whitmore rare books is bringing this first edition of aldous huxleys classic brave new world london. Abaa northern california chapter nccabaa george robert kane memorial scholarship.
It was the arcaniest of arcania, the esoteriest of esoteria. In more recent years, that scope has expanded to include mystery and detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction, and western fiction. 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. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian book fair. Dec 17, 2012 a portion of each ticket sale for the florida antiquarian book fair goes to help support the st. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. Abaa members will be exhibiting any number of rare and highly soughtafter items at the 51st annual california international antiquarian book fair feb. From my trip to the 2012 california antiquarian book fair, i got so much free stuff. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Exhibitors will display and offer for sale a wide variety of antiquarian rare and modern first edition books, prints, posters, vintage photographs, autographs, fine. Jan 18, 2018 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. John crichton of brick row book shop in san francisco, said that overall the fair had gone exceptionally well. The 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books.
Lorne bair, of lorne bair rare books in virginia seconded the opinion as he discussed the really pleasant venue, packed. A book hunters holiday the 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books. Day two just wound down at the california antiquarian book fair in pasadena and the general mood amongst booksellers remained upbeat and positive. Featuring greg thompson, associate dean for special collections at the 45th california international antiquarian book fair. Fair director jim kay talks about sacramento, californias, antiquarian book fair, where over 60 exhibitors display thousands of rare and. If you have attended an antiquarian book fair in the past, please offer an observation or impression gained from that experience. The lure of southern california and the california internt. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Pasadena to enjoy the book fair and the citys many cultural attractions and great restaurants. California international antiquarian book fair fine. 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. February 10 12, 2017 the 2017 california international antiquarian book fair will held at the oakland marriott city center. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory.
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