It is an opportunity to bring a book store to your campus and help build excitement about reading among your students. Rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair. Pasedena book fair list 2012 california book fair list. California book fairs 51 w easy street simi valley, california 93065. The abaa cosponsors the three largest annual antiquarian book fairs in north america, the boston, california, and new york antiquarian book fairs. As i described, the following weekend is the abaa book fair in san francisco on february 1517, 20. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. The abaa s woodburn fund provides financial support for scholarly research and education relevant to the antiquarian book trade. In memory of longtime member george robert kane oct.
They can cheer you, they can humble you, they can confound you, they can elate you. Nevertheless there never was any question as to whether we would exhibit, as its the abaa california fair, and i want to support our local chapters efforts. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is a trade association of rare booksellers that was formed 60 years ago. 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. Antiquarian booksellers of southern california, abaa.
Rare book paradise california antiquarian book fair videos 2012. 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 enough about that this year, the california international antiquarian bookfair, hosted by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa, was held in pasadena. California international antiquarian book fair curating. California book fairs childrens reading books for kids of. 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.
Everyone in the book collecting community talks about the closure of many brick and morter bookstores. Friday, february 8, 38 saturday february 9, 117 sunday february 10, 115. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian. Joan ryan wife of abaa member howard rootenberg opens her new onewoman show at the green room 42 on march 7. From february 10 12, 2012, southern california will become the rare book capital of the world as thousands of book lovers, u. Nearly 200 rare book dealers from around the world will be bringing their mostoutstanding items to surprise and delight book collectors. For more information, visit 51st california international antiquarian book fair. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. 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.
Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian book fair. We have 450 members who specialize in books in all fields, as well as maps, prints, documents and autographs. The florida antiquarian book fair runs march 911, 2012 at the coliseum in downtown st. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. The fair was held this year in pasadena, california, at the convention center, february 1012. The 60th new york international antiquarian book fair opens at the park avenue armory on march 5. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair oakland marriott city center 1001 broadway oakland, california when. Rare book paradise california antiquarian book fair. Abaa northern california chapter ncc abaa george robert kane memorial scholarship.
When the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. Good antiquarian book fairs are the next best thing, and in some ways better. While there are no photos in this clean list, we will be posting images via social media and a booth tour at our youtube channel. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book trade in the us. California international antiquarian book fair abaa 2020. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you.
California international antiquarian book fair abaa 2018. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. The california international antiquarian book fair is actioncentral. Friday, february 10 3pm to 8pm saturday, february 11 11am to 7pm sunday, february 12 11am to 5pm largest book fair on the west coast featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america and. The show will be in pasadena from february 9th through the 11th in 2018. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. All members agree to abide by the abaa s code of ethics. In febuary it rains in rotterdam, freezes in france. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print ephemera abaa members will be exhibiting at this years fair. Fine press, artist books, early printed matter including a remarkable collection of and about juan latino, and esoterica. While there are no photos in this clean list, we will be posting images via social media and a. Especially with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the very first edition of mary shelleys frankenstein one of my favorite books. Early details on the 46th ca international antiquarian. Abaa northern california chapter nccabaa george robert kane memorial scholarship.
California international antiquarian book fair fine books. Southern california meetup around pasadena book fair. Friday february 9, 38 saturday february 10, 117 sunday february 11, 115. A book hunters holiday the 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books.
Events california international antiquarian book fair. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The book fair is the largest of its kind in the southeastern united states. The abaa is accepting entries for the 2020 national collegiate book collecting contest, which is jointly administered by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa, the fellowship of american bibliophilic societies fabs, the grolier club, and the center for the book and the rare books and special collections division of the library of congress. Antiquarian book fairs are the high points of the book collectors year, representing an unmissable chance to connect with other collectors and rare book experts from top libraries, universities, and other institutions, expand your knowledge of both yo. Thompson, book fair chair of the southern california chapter of the abaa, which organizes the event. As vic mentioned above, our fairs in 2019 were rough to say the least. Friday, february 10 3pm to 8pm saturday, february 11 11am to 7pm sunday, february 12 11am to 5pm largest book fair on the west coast featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers, the california book fair will present volumes.
Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Abaas 51st california book fair uncovering writing. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Thursday dawned, congress over, the 51st abaa california antiquarian book fair about to begin. The 52nd california book fair will open its doors today.
Recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, the. Meet colleagues and collectors like heather odonnell, michael thompson, gary milan, and eric idle while browsing the california book fair shelves. At california book fairs we believe a book fair is more than a book sale. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Dec 17, 2012 a portion of each ticket sale for the florida antiquarian book fair goes to help support the st. Three times each year the abaa brings together some of the best antiquarian booksellers from around the world for book fairs in boston, california and new york. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Shop new york book fair 2012 curated by locus solus rare books abaa, ilab. Boston abaa book fair show list 2019 this includes nearly all that will be in our booth 318 at the 2019 boston abaa book fair. Friday, february 10, 2012 sunday, february 12, 2012. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme.
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. This includes annual scholarships to rare book school, california rare book school, and the colorado antiquarian book seminar. The abaa is accepting entries for the 2020 national collegiate book collecting contest, which is jointly administered by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa, the fellowship of a. As requested, i tried to touch on the titles, etc of more of the books. 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. Heres a link to the website put together by the fair. California international antiquarian book fair bvents. Attendees to this prestigious event will find a wide assortment of printed materials spanning five centuries, including rare and out of print books, maps, graphics, photographs, prints, and autographs. The 2019 california international antiquarian book fair takes place in oakland, california february 810, 2019.
The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare books and foster collegial. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. I, too, was a bit on edge about how things were going to go after all, book fairs can make or break. Friday, february 7, 38 saturday, february 8, 117 sunday, february 9, 115. 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. 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. This weekend thousands of book lovers, 200 book dealers, and scholars from around the world will gather in pasadena for the 45th edition of the california international antiquarian book fair.
Et cetera may 5 th, 2020 2020 national collegiate book collecting contest. Nyc abaa book fair park avenue armory 2012 youtube. So today is the opening day of the 45th annual california abaa book fair. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. 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. Our booth d29 at the 2012 nyc abaa antiquarian book fair. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory.
Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is. May 31, 2012 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. 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. Pasadena convention center 300 east green street pasadena, ca 91101 map and directions. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair comes. California international antiquarian book fair abaa 2019. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book. 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 fine. The booksellers documentary, featuring a great many abaa members, opens in nyc on march 6 at the quad cinema. Antiquarian booksellers of southern california, abaa home.